Minnesota State Colleges and Universities News

Repairs, replacements and science labs sit atop the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System's capital budget wish list for the 2010 Legislature.

Wine and geography marry this summer at St. Cloud State University. Gareth John, an associate professor of geography, has an affinity for both subjects.

State Rep. Marty Seifert, R-Marshall, announces his A candidacy for governor Tuesday at Micro Control, a Fridley electronics manufacturer.

An Aug. 22 wedding is planned. Burg - Spiess The Free Press Erica K. Burg daughter of Keith and Larinda Burg of North Mankato.

When Perry Bock, of New Ulm, got a call 10 years ago from Ambrose Koll, a Boys State director, saying counselors were needed at American Legion Boys State, Bock did not hesitate to say yes.

Winona State University is currently in the middle of a 60 million dollar renovation project.

Jordan L. Kagermeier, 39, of Mankato, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at his residence.

When the Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled comedian and satirist Al Franken the winner in the state's eight-month legal battle to fill the U.S. Senate's last vacancy, it was defeated challenger Norm Coleman who unexpectedly had the best zinger during the pair's competing news conferences.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota, St. Cloud State University and St. Cloud Technical College have all received grants from Xcel Energy Foundation.

There are no bullet holes left as proof that notorious gangster John Dillinger once inhabited Apartment 303 at the Lincoln Court Apartments in St.

Xcel Energy recently recognized 56 Minnesota businesses for their outstanding efforts to save energy as part of its 2008 efficiency programs.

Ethel Georgia King of North Liberty, Iowa, died on Saturday, June 27, 2009. Georgia was born to Addison Kistle and Louise Kistle on July 28, 1923, in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

St. Cloud school district was one of three Minnesota educational institutions to be recognized by Xcel Energy for efforts to conserve natural gas.

John and Kristin Hansen of Currie, Minn., announce the engagement of their daughter Amy Christine Hansen to Peter Jacob Olson, both of St.

Ita s no secret that Minnesotans like to escape in the summer -- especially those in the Twin Cities.

Owatonna Independent School District 761 has announced the following scholarship recipients for the 2009-2010 academic year.

Nemer Fieger, Minneapolis, promoted Erin Peterson to senior account executive and hired Carly Borak as an account coordinator.

The sixth season of Minnesota's Great River Shakespeare Festival - bringing classics to the Mississippi River city of Winona - begins June 26 with the opening of Love's Labours Lost , to be followed June 28 by the opening performance of The Tempest.

Parts of Central Minnesota are making headway against a rain shortage, but the area remains classified as abnormally dry, according to the state climatology office.

This weekend is possibly the biggest for festival events in the St. Cloud area this summer.