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A 21-year veteran of the St. Cloud Police Department will take over as interim Police Chief later this month when current chief Dennis Ballantine retires.

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The Paramount Theatre in downtown St. Cloud is celebrating a big birthday. Mayor Dave Kleis says the iconic theatre is turning 90 years old tomorrow (Saturday).

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St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis rang the bell for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign last (Thursday) night. He also brought he bell and kettle with him to the WJON studios this (Friday) morning.

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Governor Mark Dayton held an economic jobs summit in St. Cloud today (Tuesday). Bonding money, higher education, airlines, and a Vikings stadium were all topics discussed.

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It's expected that a $500 million bonding bill will be part of the deal struck between Governor Mark Dayton and Republican Legislative Leaders. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis says he expects St. Cloud to get some of that money for the Civic Center parking ramp.

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St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis is hopeful the city and Stearns County will receive federal assistance to help pay for storm clean-up. The State Department of Public Safety and representatives from FEMA were in the area yesterday (Thursday) assessing the damage from the storms on Sunday and on July 1st.

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St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis is hosting his annual "Listening Week" this week. He has an interactive Town Hall meeting this (Monday) afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers. You can show-up in person, call-in, or e-mail a question.

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If Republicans and Governor Dayton do not reach a budget compromise, a number of services will be interrupted, including construction work on the West Metro Corridor.

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Dozens of bicycle enthusiasts joined area mayors as well as other politicians in a bike ride through the St. Cloud metro area.  The "Mayors' Bicycle Ride" took riders from St. Cloud City Hall out to River's Edge Park in Waite Park and back to City Hall

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With just hours left in this year's state legislative session, it doesn't look like there will be a bonding bill this year. However, St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis hasn't given-up hope. Kleis says he still believes a bonding bill could be part of the budget balancing solution during a special session.

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