St. Cloud State University News

Submitted by Journal Staff on July 3, 2009 - 12:14pm. Looking Back 10 YEARS AGO Kermit and Joan Olson and David and Mary Jean Eilertson wish to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Carolyn Ann and Steven Michael.

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.

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

St. Cloud-area residents with a stake in the U.S. Senate race that finally ended Tuesday reacted with regret or rejoicing, depending on which side they supported.

Central Minnesota's recession has deepened, local economists say, and the local economy will not improve until late this year or early next year.

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

What is your new title? General manager, St. James Hotel in Red Wing, Minn. Tell us about your responsibilities.

Name: Chris Madison. Age: 18. School: Apollo High School. Hometown: Willmar. Family: Mom, Suzanne; dad, Scott; sibling, Hunter, 7. Activities: Church youth group, art club.

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

Almost half the employers surveyed in a new St. Cloud State University report say they won't hire new workers until fall.

Pajama parties, wine tasting and talent shows are a few of the new things adults and children will get to explore at Granite City Days this year.

Walter and Debra Dowd of Sartell and David and Connie Lokensgard of Las Vegas, NV, announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer, to William Houghton, son of Deb and Mel Henry of Bloomington and Peter and Shelly Houghton of Dallas, TX.

St. Cloud City Council members on Monday approved a $2.9 million public financing plan for a proposed urban development and student housing project in downtown St.

Last Friday, the St. Cloud Times reported that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded St.

Area cities and counties will lose state aid and schools will see their aid payments delayed under the governor's plan to close a $2.7 billion gap in the state budget.

I've talked to many people who attended graduation parties on Saturday. Graduating from high school is a rite of passage for young people in America, and you should be proud of your accomplishment.

Ashley Hanes is just a high school girl looking for a job. But she isn't taking the average 16-year-old's path to finding a part-time gig.

Sartell High School has identified its top students. They are: Abigail Frericks , daughter of Mike and Julia Frericks.