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Three Organizations Recognized with ‘Rock On’ Awards
ST. CLOUD - St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis announced this year's "Rock On" Award winners Thursday night during the opening ceremonies for "Granite City Days".
This year the city has chosen to recognize three organizations.
The Jugaad Leadership Program, which was developed in 2015 to empower the community for positive social change. Jugaad is a Hindi word that means innovation.
Also recognized was the 2017 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener Executive Committee. The event was held on the Mississippi River last month.
And finally, the Vietnam Veterans of America Central Minnesota Chapter 290 and the Vietnamese Community of St. Cloud. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Central Minnesota Vietnam War Memorial in Eastman Park at Lake George.
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