wonderful reasons: Saint Cloud Technical & Community College
- 08/23/10 07:01 AM
Saint Cloud Technical & Community College Founded in 1948 The St. Cloud Technical & Community College offers business, construction technology, manufacturing technology, transportation technology and health and human services. The College has a fantastic track record of placing their graduates into jobs and is an asset to our community.
People from all over the central Minnesota area come to St. Cloud to study here, everything from dental assisting to truck driving, auto repair to business and accounting. The St. Cloud Technical College is full of wonderful people who want to help others succeed with their educational goals.
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wonderful reasons: The Sauk River and the confluence with the Mississippi at Saint Cloud MN
- 08/22/10 09:30 AM
The Sauk River flows through several lakes along its 125 mile journey until its confluence with the Mississippi River on the north side of Saint Cloud Minnesota. The Sauk River has always drawn people to live along its shores beginning with the Ojibwa and the band of Dakota Indians for whom the River was named. Dave Simpkins writes"...Nicollet (Joseph) also reported the waters of the river were clear and tasted sweeter than the Mississippi." - Sauk River Log The entire Sauk River is a state-designated canoe and boating route although the northern most portion, from its headwaters at Lake Osakis down to … (2 comments)
wonderful reasons: Minnesota's Lakes and Rivers - an abundant supply of water
- 08/21/10 04:25 PM
Minnesota's Lakes and Rivers My cars' license plate says "10,000 Lakes", but there are many more, and the number is growing. In fact, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, we have 11,842 lakes with 10 acres or more, 6,564 natural rivers and streams, and over 9.3 million acres of wetlands. Our deepest inland lake is the Portsmouth Mine Pit near Crosby, MN at 450 feet deep and rising. The old open pit mine is still filling up with water, and I suspect, it is home to a species or two of trout. We here in Minnesota have a great lifestyle … (8 comments)
wonderful reasons: Whitney Senior Center & Third Age University in Saint Cloud MN
- 08/19/10 11:50 AM
The Whitney Senior Center in Saint Cloud MN has grown to become a treasure in our city. Located next door to the Whitney Memorial Park & Recreation Center just off Northway drive and right around the corner from the St. Cloud Hospital. The Center & Third Age University are committed to expanding minds because we should never stop learning, not even during our retirement years. The Mission of the Whitney Senior Center, a community-oriented organization, is to provide "a variety of social and educational opportunities for residents, predominantly age 55 and over, in the St. Cloud metropolitan area. This mission is accomplished in a non-discriminatory inclusive manner, emphasizing … (1 comments)
On Friday, August 20, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center Grounds Adjacent to Building 96 for a FREE outdoor concert by The Noteables. The USAF Heartland of America Band is presenting The Noteables, described as the squadron's "little Big Band". Most notably, The Noteables have performed with Bob Hope, jazz trumpeter Bobby Shew, composer Frank Mantooth, Doc Severinsen, Lee Greenwood and Wycliffe Gordon. The Noteables are sure to please all ages with their dynamic repertoire filled with specially selected standards, Jazz, Big Band classics and many all round favorites. … (0 comments)
wonderful reasons: Saint John's University in Collegeville Minnesota
- 08/16/10 04:44 PM
Saint John's University in Collegeville Minnesota To say the campus at Saint John's University in Collegeville Minnesota is beautiful would be a serious understatement. The large campus property with its mature trees, rolling hills and wetland areas is included in the Avon Hills Important Bird area. Established in 1857 St. John's University is a private university located off I94 just west of St. Cloud. It is an excellent place to get an education even being placed on the Best Colleges list for 2011 from U.S. News & World Report. SJU has many notable alumni, from the founding members of Tonic Sol Fa to scientists and a Senator, but the alumni … (6 comments)
wonderful reasons: Tenvorde Ford of St. Cloud MN - The oldest Ford dealership in the World
- 08/15/10 04:56 PM
Tenvorde Ford of Saint Cloud Minnesota - The oldest Ford dealership in the World In 1899 a blacksmith, nicknamed the daredevil, brought a Milwaukee Steamer to St. Cloud Minnesota. His name was Stephen Tenvorde. Four years later he would strike a deal with Henry Ford to sell automobiles. This lead to the opening of what is now the oldest Ford dealership in the world, Tenvorde Ford. Stephen Tenvorde marketed his new business by staging demonstrations and sold the vehicles by promoting the "go anywhere lifestyle" in the small farming community that was St. Cloud MN. The efficient manufacturing methods (including paying his workers … (0 comments)
Built in 1989, and located right next door to Husky Stadium, the National Hockey Center is home to 2 olympic size hockey rinks. It is no surprise, as if you know Minnesota, you know how much we love our Hockey.
The National Hockey Center is an impressive 138,000 square feet in size and according to the Saint Cloud State University website each sheet of ice is 200 x 100 in size. This is home to Huskey Hockey; and Huskey Hockey is Division 1 hockey at its finest. St. Cloud State University Athletics is proud to have such well … (1 comments)
wonderful reasons: Saint Cloud State University
- 08/13/10 04:56 PM
Saint Cloud State University offers over 200 academic programs, has a nationally recognized honors program, and is the 2nd largest University in the State of Minnesota. St. Cloud State University started in 1869 in the Stearns House, a renovated hotel, under the name Third State Normal School. In 1921 the school changed its name to St. Cloud State Teachers College, until 1957 when the college dropped the word teachers from it's name. The college became a University in 1975 with its programs in Business, Education, Fine Arts and Humanities, Science and Engineering, Social Sciences, and the School of Graduate Studies. Today Saint Cloud State University … (7 comments)
wonderful reasons: It is Harvest and Canning season!
- 08/12/10 10:00 AM
It is Harvest and Canning season! This is such a great time of year, the crops that have been planted and so lovingly cared for are now producing their fruit. Cucumbers did especially well this year, just check out the haul from today's picking session over at Gaia Garden Designs. Fresh tomatoes, plentiful herbs, onions, broccoli, peppers of all kinds, the list is just incredible. Fresh and local produce is absolutely the best. Supporting our locally grown harvests keeps the local growers in business. Most of our local growers have store hours on site and there is always the local St. Cloud area farmers … (9 comments)
wonderful reasons: Central Minnesota Multi-Housing Association - Promoting a crime free community in St. Cloud MN
- 08/10/10 05:27 PM
Central Minnesota Multi-Housing Association - Promoting a crime free community in St. Cloud MN Several years ago we were informed about the Crime Free Multi-Housing training that was available to property managers, landlords and rental property owners in the St. Cloud area. The class was taught by the local St. Cloud Police department in conjunction with the Sauk Rapids Police with the assistance of local property management companies. After the Crime Free Multi-Housing training we had a stack of very useful information about doing criminal background checks, excellent resources for owners of rental properties and how to work with local law enforcement to keep your rental property crime free. This training is now mandatory … (0 comments)
wonderful reasons: Saint Cloud Community leaders are Locked up for Good - Another wonderful reason to love St Cloud MN
- 08/10/10 04:41 AM
Community leaders in St. Cloud MN are being put in jail and locked up for good. You will find many around St Cloud who participate in good works throughout this wonderful community of ours, and one of the fun ways this is being done is by throwing them in Jail. Well not throwing, but walking them in and not letting them out until they have reached their bail goal. Locked up for Good is being held again in St. Cloud MN to benefit the MDA, and the "bail" will go to help find a cure. Participants agree to be placed in "jail", St. Cloud fire … (2 comments)
wonderful reasons: Sizzling Summer Art Crawl Friday August 13th Downtown Saint Cloud Minnesota
- 08/09/10 06:27 AM
Sizzling Summer Art Crawl Friday August 13th Downtown Saint Cloud Minnesota From 5:00 to 9:00 pm this Friday August 13th you will be able to take a very nice stroll in downtown St. Cloud and enjoy the works of some of this areas finest artists. This years Sizzling Summer Art Crawl has expanded locations and more artists. Arts Co-op and Gallery: Shirley Strom photographer, Fran & Dennis Nilsson Silversmiths, Dave Goretski oil painter, Sharon Nieters watercolor, Ken Ramler wood artist, Cheryl Salzer decorative painting, Terri Hess jewelry, Donna Gorrell author Art of the Button: Tim Zniewski paper collector Antiques Gallery; Harold Zosel … (0 comments)
wonderful reasons: Pioneer Place on Fifth downtown St. Cloud
- 08/08/10 09:29 AM
Pioneer Place on 5th downtown Saint Cloud In 1913, after 15 years of renting space, the St. Cloud fraternal lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks hired architect Rolland Buckley to design a building. The two story classical revival has four Tuscan columns facing the street and was finished in 1914. The building at 22 Fifth Avenue South in Downtown St. Cloud was faced with brown brick and trimmed with Sauk Rapids granite to complete Buckley's vision for the Elks Lodge.
Incorporated into the design of the Pioneer Place building are 2 clocks, carved into the facad, always reading 11:00. This … (0 comments)
The Saint Cloud area now has a great place to go for a daycation on the Mississippi River, Clear Waters Outfitting Company in Clearwater MN.
Dan and Sandra Meer have just opened up the areas only canoe and kayak retail store and outfitter on the banks of the Mississippi River, and we think Clear Waters is a wonderful addition to our community. Clear Waters Outfitting Company will be holding it's Grand Opening Celebration on August 21 & 22 at the store … (0 comments)
wonderful reasons: The 10th Annual Stroll for Epilepsy in downtown St. Cloud MN
- 08/06/10 08:57 AM
The 10th Annual Stroll for Epilepsy in St. Cloud MN Many people are affected by Epilepsy. On Thursday August 12 at the Lake George Municipal Complex in downtown Saint Cloud MN there will be a 2 mile walk to raise awareness and money to help those people. All of the monies raised at this event will stay in the community. The money will fund projects to educate, empower and connect people affected by seizures. Beginning at 5:15pm, for registration, people are invited to come to the Lake George Municipal Complex to participate in helping this great cause. Events planned include food, fun, festivities, kids games, … (0 comments)
wonderful reasons: Mustangs & T-Birds & Vettes - OH MY! St. Cloud Pantowners Antique Auto Club Show & Swap
- 08/05/10 03:22 PM
Mustangs & T-Birds & Vettes - OH MY! This is American muscle at it's finest, that's right, it's time for the Pantowners 35th Annual St. Cloud Antique Auto Club Car Show and Swap Meet. If you are a car enthusiast you do not want to miss this event! On Sunday August 15, 2010 at the Benton County Fairgrounds the Pantowners will hold their 35th Annual Car Show and Swap Meet, this is the largest one day show and swap in Minnesota. This show has something for everyone from modified street rods, factory muscle cars, Corvettes, T-Birds, Pony cars, and motorcycles. The indoor … (4 comments)
wonderful reasons: Jane Grey Swisshelm - A Strong Woman with a voice in Saint Cloud MN
- 08/04/10 04:43 PM
Jane Grey Swisshelm -A Strong Woman with a voice in Saint Cloud MN Strong women are an asset, and the central Minnesota area is full of these assets. It always has been. Strength comes in many different forms, being strong in your convictions, being powerful in business, and of course strength of the heart. Jane Grey Swisshelm a journalist, abolitionist, women's rights advocate and Civil War Nurse had all of these strengths and used them. She started the Pittsburgh Saturday Visitor and was at the forefront of a movement that lead to the passage of a bill allowing women to own property. Her views on this subject … (2 comments)
wonderful reasons: D.B. Searles in downtown Saint Cloud - an interesting History complete with Spirits
- 08/03/10 02:52 PM
In 1886 a brick structure was built by Dolson Bush Searle in downtown St Cloud Minnesota. That brick building still stands today in the form of D.B. Searles, a popular dining and entertainment venue on 5th Ave S. in historic downtown St Cloud. D.B. Searle was born in New York in 1840 and served in the Union Army in the Civil War and fought at the 2nd battle of Bull Run. A prominent businessman and attorney he served the area as the St. Cloud City attorney, the Stearns County Attorney and also as the U.S. District Attorney. D.B. Searle was also … (5 comments)
wonderful reasons: National Night Out and Neighborhood Watch Programs in St Cloud MN August 3, 2010
- 08/02/10 12:13 PM
National Night Out Tuesday August 3 2010 marks the 27th annual National Night Out. National Night Out is an evening event where over 35 million people in more than 10,000 communities gather to promote community partnerships, crime prevention safe neighborhoods and neighborhood unity. Our neighborhood, in Saint Cloud, will be celebrating National Night Out again with the ice cream social at one of our neighbor's homes. Neighbors are asked to turn on their outside lights to demonstrate support for a safe community. In our neighborhood this evening is also part of one of the 2 meetings held a year by the Neighborhood Watch … (3 comments)
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