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Shoemaker Hall Marks 100 Years at St. Cloud State University [VIDEO]
Shoemaker Hall Marks 100 Years at St. Cloud State University [VIDEO]
Shoemaker Hall Marks 100 Years at St. Cloud State University [VIDEO]
A St. Cloud State building is celebrating a big birthday this year. For the past 100 years, Shoemaker Hall has been home for students at the University. Dan Pedersen, director of residential life, says current and former students and employees will gather together to celebrate the birthday on Saturday.
Two Central Minnesota Schools Ranked High in State MMR Numbers
Two Central Minnesota Schools Ranked High in State MMR Numbers
Two Central Minnesota Schools Ranked High in State MMR Numbers
Two area schools have received "reward" status from the Minnesota Department of Education for being in the top 15 percent of schools that receive Title 1 funding, which is allocated to schools with high levels of students in poverty. The rankings come with the release of the multiple measurement ratings (MMR).
District 742 Rolls Out Improved Website With New School Year Around the Corner
District 742 Rolls Out Improved Website With New School Year Around the Corner
District 742 Rolls Out Improved Website With New School Year Around the Corner
With classes starting on Monday, the St. Cloud area school district recently launched a more user friendly website for students and their families. District 742 director of community engagement and communications Tami DeLand says they revamped the site after community complaints about the previous version being difficult to navigate.
Hundreds of New Students Moving Into SJU/CSB Thursday
Hundreds of New Students Moving Into SJU/CSB Thursday
Hundreds of New Students Moving Into SJU/CSB Thursday
Over 950 new students will be moving into their new homes at St. John's University and the College of Saint Benedict on Thursday. Andy Dirksen oversees first-year orientation activities on both campuses and says students will have time to find their classrooms and meet with advisors.
2015-2016 School Year Preview: Sartell-St. Stephen [VIDEO]
2015-2016 School Year Preview: Sartell-St. Stephen [VIDEO]
2015-2016 School Year Preview: Sartell-St. Stephen [VIDEO]
This week, WJON is featuring several area superintendents to highlight their school district before the 2015-2016 school year kicks off. Today, we highlight Jeff Schwiebert, superintendent of Sartell-St. Stephen schools. Schwiebert became superintendent last year.
2015-2016 School Year Preview: Sauk Rapids-Rice [VIDEO]
2015-2016 School Year Preview: Sauk Rapids-Rice [VIDEO]
2015-2016 School Year Preview: Sauk Rapids-Rice [VIDEO]
This week, WJON is featuring several area superintendents to highlight their school district before the 2015-2016 school year kicks off. Today, we highlight Dan Bittman, superintendent of Sauk Rapids-Rice schools. Bittman became superintendent back in 2010.
Banaian: Returning SCSU Students Contribute Millions to Local Economy
Banaian: Returning SCSU Students Contribute Millions to Local Economy
Banaian: Returning SCSU Students Contribute Millions to Local Economy
Thousands of college students are returning to St. Cloud over the next week and are expected to generate millions in the local economy. Economist King Banaian says St. Cloud State University alone creates thousands of jobs in the area. Downtown shops and restaurants around town will benefit from having the students back in town.

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