A new documentary exhibit by Twin Cities Photographer John Noltner entitled “A Peace of My Mind” will be on display at the St. Cloud Public Library beginning on Saturday. “A Peace of My Mind” is said to combine art and story-telling to explore the meaning of peace. In the past two years Noltner had interviewed […]

Students from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system are holding a rally and march in front of the Capitol to say "Student Tuition is Over Priced," or S.T.O.P. They will ask the Legislature to stop further tuition increases and maintain quality education in the system. The students will march from Saint Paul College to […]

According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 40 percent of Minnesota homes contain radon, an odorless, colorless gas which can cause lung cancer. Because Stearns County’s underlying geology seem to have a higher potential for increased radon levels, the Environmental Service Department has a small supply of free, short-term radon testing kits. A limited number […]

The 49th Winter Institute will take place on March 3rd. The events will be held in SCSU’s Atwood Memorial Center, and the Ritsche Auditorium. The Winter Institute invites the local community to learn more about “the jobless recession” and take part in different economic discussions. The four economists that will be speaking at the Winter […]

The C.R.A.S.H. Task Force, made up of all police departments in Central Minnesota conducted a “high-visibility” DWI sting on Saturday evening, in hoping to reduce serious injury and crashes relating to driving while intoxicated. The sting was located on Highway 23 and County Road 75 from the city of St. Cloud, to the city of […]

The clock is ticking for students to register for the biggest job fair in the state. More than 110 employers will be at the Minnesota State Universities Job and Internship Fair next Monday in Minneapolis. The SCSU Career Services Center says 60% of those employers are looking to hire. Many employers say students need to […]

Downtown St. Cloud patrons can enjoy a pairing of wine and music this Friday at the Pioneer Place on 5th Avenue. Join the musicians of the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra as they present beautiful music to accompany wines selected by Nick Barth of Cru Wine Specialists. This fundraiser will benefit the musicians of the St. […]

Parents of students in the St. Cloud Area School District and concerned citizens are invited to attend a forum to learn what they can do to influence legislators to support public schools. The forum, hosted by two district 742 committees, will feature Mary Cecconi of Parents United. Attendees can expect to learn about school funding, […]

The pressures of academic life, relationships and other stresses facing students today can be tough to handle alone, which is one reason the University Program Board is bringing a national speaker to campus. “To Write Love on Her Arms”, is a presentation by Jamie Tworkowski who founded a non-profit group in 2006. The group’s main […]

Environmental advocate Ken Pentel will be leading a discussion on ecological economics on Wednesday at 3 p.m. in room 100 of Centennial Hall on the SCSU campus.  Pentel is the head of the newly formed Ecology Democracy Network.  The discussion will include the urgent need for an ecology-based economy.  The event is hosted by a […]