tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10555027572765088312024-03-18T22:14:38.251-05:00St. Cloud GREATERThis is a place to explore, share, like, learn and follow all the things that make St. Cloud, Minnesota GREATER.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-71518419494000621922018-12-03T09:10:00.002-06:002018-12-03T09:10:19.138-06:00GREATER Working in St. Cloud, Minnesota<br />
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With jobs in healthcare, manufacturing, education and more, there are many reasons St. Cloud is a GREATER place to work and live.<br />
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The Ideal Population</h3>
Currently, the city’s current population is 67,056 and is only expected to grow. Between 2010 and 2019, the City is projected to gain roughly 2,000 additional residents, a 3.2% increase.<br />
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The Greater St. Cloud metropolitan area has a population of 194,418, and our population is very young. The average St. Cloud resident is 29.7 years old. That’s roughly five years younger than the regional median and eight years younger than the national median.<br />
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Almost 70 percent of the city’s population is under 44 years old. The age cohort with the largest share of the population is 20-24 years. This means the St. Cloud area workforce is full of young professionals with big ideas. <br />
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A Growing Workforce</h3>
The St. Cloud metro has the state’s fastest growing labor force. Currently, the labor force is at 111,086 people, with continued expansion year after year. There are jobs in <a href="https://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/1302/Workforce">nearly every industry</a>: from management and business to architecture and engineering, social services, law, healthcare, service, construction, and many other areas.<br />
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The St. Cloud area is also home to several award-winning colleges and universities, including St. Cloud State University and St. Cloud Technical and Community college, which not only provide great places to work but also make for an educated workforce. <br />
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Roughly <a href="https://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/1302/Workforce">67 percent</a> of the St. Cloud metro area population has some college education, with 24 percent attaining a bachelor’s degree or higher. This makes St. Cloud an ideal area for budding entrepreneurs. In 2016, St. Cloud <a href="http://wjon.com/st-cloud-ranks-28-on-list-of-best-cities-for-young-entrepreneurs/">was named a</a> “Best City for Young Entrepreneurs” by NerdWallet.com. <br />
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That ranking was based on Small Business Administration loans per 100,000 residents, small businesses per 100 residents, percent of total population age 25-34, percent of population with a bachelor’s degree or higher, median earnings, and unemployment rate.<br />
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St. Cloud has 2.55 small businesses per 100 residents, reflecting the fact that it’s the perfect environment for <a href="https://www.sctimes.com/story/life/food/2017/08/14/sauce-boss-young-entrepreneur-slathered-success/545978001/">young entrepreneurs</a>.<br />
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The St. Cloud workforce is skilled, educated and growing. Just another reason St. Cloud is part of something GREATER.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-76289818528379562152018-10-23T08:00:00.000-05:002018-10-23T10:19:32.465-05:00Celebrating GREATER Manufacturing in St. Cloud<div style="text-align: center;">
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Manufacturing is St. Cloud’s second sector of strength with 15.2% of all employment in the area.<br />
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Many St. Cloud businesses are featured in the <a href="https://apps.deed.state.mn.us/mwa/deed/madeinmnsearch.aspx">Made in Minnesota Directory</a>, which is an online database of Minnesota manufacturers and suppliers. Materials, components and finished products can be bought from each other instead of out-of-state or foreign suppliers.<br />
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St. Cloud has a diverse mix of leading local, regional, and national manufacturing companies. Our area was even named a “Top Leading Location” by <a href="http://www.areadevelopment.com/Leading-Locations/Q2-2017/leading-metro-locations-full-results-2017.shtml">AreaDevelopment.com</a> based on our diverse economy and how well St. Cloud is poised to capitalize on economic growth. <br />
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St. Cloud’s Largest Manufacturers</h3>
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<li>New Flyer of America Heavy Duty Bus Manufacturing </li>
<li><a href="http://www.woodcraftind.com/">Woodcraft Industries</a> Wood Cabinets/Millworking </li>
<li><a href="https://essilorlabs.com/lab/precision-optics">Essilor of America</a> Optical Lens Manufacturing</li>
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Area Manufacturing Statistics</h3>
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<li>15.2% Of All Employment </li>
<li>$44,504 Average Annual Wage </li>
<li>$679M Annual Industry Payroll </li>
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St. Cloud also has two modern business parks with 300+ acres of vacant land available for one-third the cost of comparable property in the Twin Cities: the I-94 Business Park and the Airport Business Park. For more information and statistics on the St. Cloud area’s manufacturing, watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecq6fsgSzGA">this video</a>.<br />
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The Minnesota Statewide <a href="http://www.tourofmanufacturingmn.com/">Tour of Manufacturing</a> is going on throughout the month of October, and MN Manufacturing Week took place October 1st-7th. In the St. Cloud area, we are continually celebrating manufacturing - one of our community’s biggest assets! <br />
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Our manufacturing skills are just one more reason that St. Cloud is a part of something GREATER!<br />
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The 2018 St. Cloud GREATER Photo/Video Contest is on! Submit photos and/or videos that show us what you think makes St. Cloud a great place to live, work, and play. <br />
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<a href="https://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/996/2018-St-Cloud-GREATER-PhotoVideo-Contest">There are several categories</a> for types of subjects and submissions, so feel free to let your camera and our city be your guide. You may win $250 in cash!<br />
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If you’re looking for places to shoot your photos, here are some of the top spots in St. Cloud to find inspiration, picturesque scenery, and moving moments of St. Cloud residents at work and play.<br />
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Veterans Plaza</h3>
The Minnesota Veterans’ Plaza is a touching tribute, dedicated to those who have served to protect the United States of America.<br />
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Munsinger Clemens Gardens</h3>
From the blooming flowers to the winding paths and brick walkways, <a href="https://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/161/Munsinger-Clemens-Gardens">these gardens</a> are full of picturesque views of nature. Get up close and zoom in on plant and animal life or zoom out to capture the views in the twilight or morning light; it’s a great place for scenic shots.<br />
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Summertime by George</h3>
Wednesdays through the summer you’ll find St. Cloud residents and families at<a href="http://www.summertimebygeorge.com/"> Summertime by George</a> taking advantage of summer fun—with kids’ activities, arts & crafts, the beer garden, or middle town market food and retail vendors.<br />
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Restaurants in St. Cloud</h3>
When it comes to dining, the St. Cloud area is full of yummy platefuls and quaint locations. Try<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g43493-Saint_Cloud_Minnesota.html"> any of these local restaurants,</a> or more that aren’t on this list, and capture the offerings that one can find in St. Cloud.<br />
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<a href="http://www.stcloudmac.com/arenapro.html">The Municipal Athletic Complex</a> is home to two ice sheets, two baseball stadiums, and an executive par-3 public golf course. The arenas are busy nearly year-round, and host several local sports and school teams—a great opportunity to show teamwork, school spirit, and athletic enthusiasm!<br />
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St. Cloud Downtown</h3>
For the Business or Community Life categories of the photo contest,<a href="http://stclouddowntown.com/"> try looking downtown</a>! With an ever-changing downtown area and plenty of people on the move, capture the spirit of our city here.<br />
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<a href="https://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/996/2018-St-Cloud-GREATER-PhotoVideo-Contest">Submissions for our photo and video contest</a> are due by 4:30 pm on July 27, 2018. Please note that any entries featuring people with identifiable faces must submit a completed Authorization of Use of Photo/Video form with entry. Failure to do so will disqualify your entry. Click here to open a blank form. <a href="https://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/996/2018-St-Cloud-GREATER-PhotoVideo-Contest">Please click here to see the full rules and list of categories, or to submit an entry.</a><br />
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We don’t usually toot our own horn, but St. Cloud just keeps racking up the awards and top rankings! <br />
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We have recently received recognition for even more ways that make St. Cloud a great place to live and work. But don’t just take our word for it…<br />
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One of the Best Performing Small Cities - 2017</h3>
<a href="https://assets1b.milkeninstitute.org/assets/Publication/ResearchReport/PDF/BPC-US-2017-WEB-REVISED2.pdf">Milken Institute</a> named St. Cloud a “2017 Best Performing Small City” (#57 of 201 U.S. small cities), based on metrics associated with job creation, wage gains, and technology developments. These rankings take a look at how underlying factors and unique characteristics of a metro area lead to economic growth and prosperity.<br />
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One of America’s Best Hockey Towns</h3>
<a href="https://smartasset.com/mortgage/americas-best-hockey-towns-2018">SmartAsset.com</a> named St. Cloud an “America’s Best Hockey Town in 2018” (#14 of 114 U.S. cities). We all knew this to be true, and now the rest of Hockey Nation knows it too! This ranking was based on factors like fan intensity, “hockey” related online searches, and quality of life overall – not to mention that St. Cloud’s Lake George hosted Hockey Day Minnesota in January of 2018! So let’s keep playing and cheering on our great hockey teams!<br />
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Greenest City in Minnesota</h3>
Saint Cloud has been recognized as the<a href="https://insurify.com/insights/greenest-city-awards/"> Greenest City in Minnesota by Insurify</a>, an award that recognizes our city’s contributions to minimizing our carbon footprint, specifically in responsible car ownership and driving habits. Insurify looked at metrics such as average fuel efficiency, engine type, annual miles driven, and cars per household. Congrats St. Cloud residents!<br />
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St. Cloud has also received these awards worth crowing about:<br />
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<li>Best City for K-12 Teachers to Live and Work, by Goodcall.com</li>
<li>12th Healthiest City in the Nation, by 24/7 Wall Street</li>
<li>Healthiest Hometown by AARP</li>
<li>Best Old House Neighborhood – Midwest, by This Old House</li>
<li>Best Small City in America, by Nerdwallet.com</li>
<li>Best Place to Raise a Family, by Reader's Digest</li>
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Check out this video on our YouTube page to learn more about our awards and recognitions:<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-26958981977991096832018-04-10T14:52:00.000-05:002018-04-10T14:52:05.239-05:00GREATER Living in St. Cloud The City of St. Cloud has seen many changes over the last several years, but as the population continues to grow, it remains the kind and welcoming community it has been for decades. <br />
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The City has built a wider variety of cultural centers, restaurants, and so much more to accommodate new people from all walks of life. We cultivate a GREATER sense of community. <br />
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The feeling of community in St. Cloud is fostered primarily by the events and activities that bring people together. Whether it’s music, theater, art, sports, or recreation, you’ll find exactly what your looking for. visit <a href="http://www.aroundthecloud.org/">aroundthecould.org</a> for more.<br />
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Downtown St. Cloud offers a<a href="http://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/1282/Arts"> thriving art, music, and theater</a> scene. It hosts spring, summer, and fall art crawls every year – which are not to be missed! Also in the summer, you can take part in one of St. Cloud’s largest and most popular activities; <a href="http://www.summertimebygeorge.com/">Summertime by George</a>. This is a free summer concert series accompanied by countless local food, drink, and art vendors and takes place each Wednesday night June through August at Lake George.<br />
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St. Cloud offers all of these activities and <a href="http://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/213/Activities">so much more</a> for all age groups and interests. <br />
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GREATER Affordability</h3>
One of the reasons that St. Cloud is such a vibrant and diverse community is the affordability. The average cost of living here is far below that of the Twin Cities. In fact, the yearly cost of living here is 30% less than in the Twin Cities and St. Cloud was named a “Top 15 Metro Area You Can Afford A Home on $50,000 Income” by <a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/mortgages/50k-afford-a-home/">Nerdwallet.com</a>. <br />
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GREATER living is simple in the St. Cloud community. Our calendar is full of activities, artists exhibitions, shows, and educational events. The affordability of the area makes this city-with-a-small-town-feel a fantastic place to live. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-29233426301075800392018-01-16T15:05:00.000-06:002018-01-16T15:05:17.634-06:00There’s GREATER Shopping in Downtown St. CloudSt. Cloud is a GREAT place to call home. Not only are there <a href="http://stcloudgreater.blogspot.com/">ample work opportunities</a> and <a href="http://stcloudgreater.blogspot.com/">an affordable cost of living</a>, but when it comes to play, there are hundreds of options right outside your door. <br />
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Downtown St. Cloud features more than 60 retail shops – many of which are locally owned businesses. Whether you’re looking for a trendy local shop to browse unique children’s wear, a trusted place to find outdoor sports equipment, a relaxing atmosphere to unwind and get a GREAT new do, or even a generations-old local business that can help you build or remodel your home, you can find all this and more in Downtown St. Cloud. And did we mention the antique stores, game shops, and art galleries? There are tons of options! For a complete list, <a href="http://stclouddowntown.com/pages/Shopping/">click here</a>.<br />
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Not only does Downtown St. Cloud offer a wide array of shops, but it also boasts a huge variety of eating establishments – more than 55, just to give you an idea. Whether you’re in the mood for some Irish fare, something sweet, classic pizza, delicious Indian food, or simply burgers and beers, you’ll find it all Downtown. For a full list of Downtown dining options, click <a href="http://stclouddowntown.com/pages/Dining/#Top">here</a>.<br />
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Beyond food and shopping, Downtown St. Cloud offers even more. Over 500 businesses and more than 70 historic buildings call Downtown St. Cloud home and they’re all within walking distance. Thanks to these wonderful businesses and many more, St. Cloud enjoys a healthy economy. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-74268710947859830742017-09-20T08:00:00.000-05:002017-09-22T15:43:22.643-05:00GREATER Education in the St. Cloud AreaThe City of St. Cloud boasts eclectic and advanced education options for anyone looking to learn. From private and charter schools to homeschooling and one of the largest public districts in the state, there are plenty of options! <br />
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GREATER Schools</h3>
St. Cloud is home to Minnesota's second-largest public university with around 15,000 students enrolled each year. According to the<a href="http://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/1262/Education"> City of St. Cloud's website</a>, “<a href="https://www.stcloudstate.edu/">SCSU</a> is ranked as an 'American's Top College' by Forbes magazine based on student satisfaction, post-graduate success, student debt, graduation rate and academic success and ranked as a 'Money's Best College' by Money magazine based on quality of education, affordability and outcomes.” <br />
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The St. Cloud metropolitan area serves 35,000 students at<a href="http://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/1262/Education"> many different schools</a>. Our St. Cloud Technical and Community College educates many students looking for local careers in advanced manufacturing, applied engineering, and health services. In 2016, SCTCC was ranked #13 in the top 50 <a href="http://www.valuecolleges.com/rankings/best-community-colleges/">Best Value Community Colleges</a>. This ranking is based off graduation and transfer rates, cost of attendance, and mid-level salaries among graduates. <br />
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A unique opportunity given to elementary students in school district 742 are the <a href="https://www.isd742.org/domain/572">Chinese/Spanish immersion programs</a>. One of the great opportunities high school students are offered at<a href="http://www.cathedralcrusaders.org/"> Cathedral</a>, a private Catholic high school located downtown, is the chance to serve in Africa. Students can opt to take a two-week mission trip and volunteer their time and talents to help 3rd world countries in Africa. <br />
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Another opportunity for unique education in the St. Cloud area is the plethora of<a href="https://www.isd742.org/Page/974"> post secondary enrollment options</a> (PSEO) classes offered at local high schools. Both<a href="https://www.isd742.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=19&ModuleInstanceID=1938&ViewID=047E6BE3-6D87-4130-8424-D8E4E9ED6C2A&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=6935&PageID=31"> Tech</a> and <a href="https://www.isd742.org/Domain/18">Apollo</a> high school allow upperclassmen to heavily enroll in PSEO college courses at SCSU to earn college credits and advance learning.<br />
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For those who take education into their own hands, our Great River Regional Library has been recently remodeled and offers numerous branches throughout the metropolitan area. Many<a href="http://www.homeeducatedyouth.com/pp/public/PageView.aspx?pid=1"> homeschooling groups</a> meet and resource the library as well as countless high school and college kids. Another helpful resource we have for education is the<a href="http://stearns-museum.org/"> Stearns County History Museum</a>. The accredited museums provides guided tours and has an extensive research department as well as online archives.<br />
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These touch on just a few of the schools, opportunities, and resources St. Cloud has that make it a GREATER place to learn. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-83881110207657020522017-07-10T15:35:00.000-05:002017-07-10T15:35:32.658-05:00The Affordability and Convenience of Living in St. Cloud<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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St. Cloud is not only a nice place to visit, but also a GREAT place to live. Many people choose to call St. Cloud home because it has the accommodations of a city and the neighborly familiarity of a small town community. It’s not just the people who choose to live here that believe it is a great place to settle down; statistics show that St. Cloud has many aspects and perks that attribute to GREATER living. <b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b>
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<li>St. Cloud’s home values are more affordable than in the Twin Cities ($151,466 in St. Cloud versus $226,094 in Greater MSP).</li>
<li>In 2015, St. Cloud was named a “Top 15 Metro Areas You Can Afford a Home on $50,000 Income” by <a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/mortgages/50k-afford-a-home/">Nerdwallet.com</a>.</li>
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St. Cloud is also known for their location. Many different arts, entertainment sporting events and other city attractions are not only available locally but also only about an hour and a half drive away. St. Cloud is very centrally located which is a huge advantage to anyone who travels for work or leisure. St. Cloud is also a hub for Central Minnesota. Many people commute to St. Cloud not only for work but for shopping, movies and much more!<br />
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St. Cloud is where you can get the best of both worlds for city and rural living. In St. Cloud, we pride ourselves on having something for everyone and being a safe and friendly place for families to work, live and raise children. <br />
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What is your favorite part about St. Cloud living?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-58738578045758891072017-06-13T09:36:00.000-05:002017-06-13T09:36:25.869-05:00Play GREATER: St. Cloud Area ActivitiesIn St. Cloud, we pride ourselves on being a great place to live, work, and play. One of the best things about St. Cloud is the plethora of activities that are available, making us one of the best areas to play year-round. Let’s take a look at the best activities available in Central Minnesota. <br /><h3>
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If you’re looking for a creative outlet in St. Cloud, there is an assortment of options for any art junkie. From galleries, shows, live theater, music, poetry, outdoor concerts, classes, and lessons, there is something available for every artist. <br /><br /><br />In 2016, St. Cloud was named a “Top 20 Most Vibrant Arts Community in America” by the National Center for Arts Research. This was based on the total number of arts providers and total nonprofit arts dollars in the community, and the level of local, state and federal government support given to the arts.<div>
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<br />There is a large call for the Arts in St. Cloud. In 2015 alone, over 77,000 tickets were sold for performances at the <a href="http://www.paramountarts.org/">Paramount Theatre</a>. Other events in St. Cloud that encourage art, creativity, and an emphasis on community gathering include:<br /><ul>
<li><a href="http://www.artcrawlstcloud.com/">The Downtown St. Cloud Art Crawl</a>, which takes place multiple times throughout the year</li>
<li><a href="http://www.stcloudstate.edu/campusinvolvement/annual-events/lemonade.aspx">The Lemonade Fair</a> at St. Cloud State every summer </li>
<li><a href="http://www.summertimebygeorge.com/">Summertime by Lake George</a> on Wednesday evenings </li>
<li>The Paramount <a href="http://www.paramountarts.org/classes/">Summer Art Classes</a></li>
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St. Cloud is also home to an array of sports and recreation outlets with activities for all ages and interests. A few of the most popular options include:<br /><br /><ul>
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<li>St. Cloud <a href="http://www.stcloudriversedgeconventioncenter.com/138/Minnesota-Amateur-Baseball-Hall-of-Fame">Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame</a> at the River’s Edge Convention Center </li>
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<br />As much as St. Cloud enjoys the spring and summer activities, we also love winter sports. In 2016, St. Cloud was named the “8th Best Hockey Town in the Country" by <a href="https://smartasset.com/mortgage/americas-best-hockey-towns-2017">SmartAsset.com</a> based on fan intensity, quality of life, and average attendance at hockey games. We are also playing host to the <a href="http://www.twincities.com/2017/04/19/st-cloud-to-host-hockey-day-minnesota-in-2018/">2018 Hockey Day Minnesota</a>, which will take place on Lake George next January.<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt; text-align: center;">
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No matter the time of year, the St. Cloud YMCA is always the perfect place to get active and have some fun. The new building on Stockinger Drive is now open, and if you haven't had a chance to check it out yet, schedule some time! Racquetball courts, saunas, two heated pools, group exercise studios, and free wifi is just the beginning of the many amazing features the new facility has available for its members. You can <a href="http://scymca.org/tour-sign-up/">schedule a tour</a> or <a href="http://scymca.org/">visit the website </a>for more information.<br /><br /><br /><br />Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, an indoor athlete, or a lover of the arts, there are tons of great activities to keep you occupied <a href="http://www.aroundthecloud.org/">around the cloud</a>!<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-16473528549077854062017-04-20T16:04:00.000-05:002017-04-20T16:04:00.674-05:00 Innovation is Thriving in St. Cloud!Steve Jobs once said that innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. Innovation and the city of St. Cloud go hand in hand. In our community, we strive to thrive and flourish, not stay stagnant. We are constantly moving toward a new goal to improve our community for businesses and citizens. <br />
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Even more exciting for the future of St. Cloud is that more than a dozen Central Minnesota high schools are active members of the<a href="http://cmmaworks.org/"> Central Minnesota Manufacturing Association.</a> All of these high schools are located within a 60-mile radius of St. Cloud. This bodes well for future manufacturing business employees in the area.<br />
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Last year, St. Cloud received a very high honor from the Minnesota Department of Commerce when it was awarded a “Clean Energy Community Award.” This award is given to communities that increase energy efficiency or renewable energy opportunities and drive innovation to advance the state’s clean energy goals. The city’s renewable energy and efficiency initiative includes a solar power initiative, wastewater energy efficiency and biofuel project, street light improvements and an action plan with Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">The City of St. Cloud is GREATER for many reasons. We often boast that our community is a fantastic place to live, work, and play. In 2016, we were lucky enough to be awarded several prestigious achievements from several different organizations. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-45578695189537438512017-01-13T13:54:00.000-06:002017-01-13T13:54:14.347-06:00Why St. Cloud has GREATER Business and Financial Services<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The city of St. Cloud is in the business of growing business. We believe that St. Cloud is one of the best places to live and work - not only in Minnesota but in America. We make our case through resources and community involvement, and now we’d like to use yet another outlet: blogging. As part one of the series, this blog will focus on why your company should expand in St. Cloud and why the business and financial services in the area are second to none.</span></div>
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<li><a href="https://www.capitalone.com/cafes/stcloud/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Capital One</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Savings Institution)</span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-58857740957869983492016-12-06T08:00:00.000-06:002016-12-06T08:00:05.073-06:00Giving Back to the St. Cloud Community During the Holiday Season<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-48037262375537415982016-09-13T15:46:00.000-05:002016-09-13T15:46:24.757-05:00Explore the Sculpture Walk in St. Cloud<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether you have been attending Summertime by Lake George, visited downtown hotspots, or went on the search for some new </span><a href="http://stcloudgreater.blogspot.com/2016/08/st-cloud-hotspots-for-pokemon-go-players_27.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">PokeStops</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, it’s very likely that you have seen some of the beautiful sculptures on your strolls around the community. These wonderful sculptures are a part of </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://ci.stcloud.mn.us/1410/Sculpture-Walk-St-Cloud" style="text-decoration: none;">Sculpture Walk St. Cloud</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> going on over the next year. </span></div>
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Sculpture Walk St. Cloud is co-sponsored by United Arts of Central MN and the St. Cloud Arts Commission. It was <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">made possible by funding from the </span></span><a href="http://www.arts.state.mn.us/" style="line-height: 1.38; text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Minnesota State Arts Board</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and the </span><a href="http://www.centralmnartsboard.org/" style="line-height: 1.38; text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Central Minnesota Arts Board</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> through the </span><a href="http://www.legacy.leg.mn/funds/arts-cultural-heritage-fund" style="line-height: 1.38; text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ever since the release of the first Pokémon games 1996, Pokémon has become a cultural phenomenon. In the last few years, the game has taken a bit of a popularity dip— that is until the recent release of </span><a href="http://www.pokemongo.com/" style="line-height: 1.38; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pokémon Go</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> this July. The mobile app has become the fastest growing iOS and Android game to reach No. 1 in terms of revenue, achieving the feat less than a week after its July 6th release date.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">The game works by using your phone’s GPS system. Instead of moving a virtual person across a map, you move yourself around an actual map and use GPS to meet your goals. You can visit virtual gyms to battle other players, or PokéStops to retrieve more Pokéballs, eggs, potions and more. The real fun comes from finding actual Pokémon to catch for yourself— all as you travel in real-time!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can attract Pokémon by locating a PokéStop and placing a “Lure Module” on it. While you’re at it, you could throw down a lucky egg for good measure, doubling your experience points while you catch the dozens of Pokémon that come to you. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many players, however, don’t want to walk around for long periods of time to find their favorite Pokémon without some sort of a plan. As the game is growing in popularity, many players look for local hot-spots around to find the best characters, training facilities, game extras, and more. Here are the top six Pokémon Go hot-spots in the St. Cloud area:</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/174/Lake-George-Municipal-Complex" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lake George</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Hundreds of people flock here every day, knowing that its location is by far the best to play Pokémon Go. Lake George is a beautiful place to walk around and hatch your eggs. It is also a good idea to hunt for rare characters here, as it is usually flooded with multiple Lure Modules from other players. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.stcloudstate.edu/" style="text-decoration: none;">St. Cloud State University</a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - With over 30 PokéStops throughout campus, SCSU has been jam-packed with poké-players as they keep an eye out for rare sightings. With Fall semester starting up again, you will likely see many students catching Pokémon on their way to class.</span></div>
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<a href="http://stclouddowntown.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Downtown St. Cloud</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - While strolling around Downtown, don’t forget to pull out your phone and check for wandering Pokémon! With the dozens of Pokéstops and pools, you’ll find plenty of Pokémon to catch.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.buffalowildwings.com/en/locations/Detail/0093" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Buffalo Wild Wings Parking Lot</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - After catching numerous Drowzee’s, you will be amazed at how many rare Pokémon there are in this single parking lot. You’re sure to grab some great finds, just watch out for cars!</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.traillink.com/trail/beaver-island-trail.aspx" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Beaver Island Trail</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - While you take a stroll or hit the trail for your run next to the Mississippi River, leave your app open to find some new Pokémon, as well as gaining distance for your eggs to hatch.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-15800779648675336432016-07-19T16:38:00.000-05:002016-07-19T16:38:27.198-05:00St. Cloud Summer Fun on the Cheap<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In a community where the weather can change faster than a road can close for construction, Summer is a cherished season. As we find ourselves halfway through the summer, many are scrambling to fit in some last-minute fun, though don’t want to drain their bank account in the process. As the last few </span><a href="http://stcloudgreater.blogspot.com/2016/06/summertime-by-george-2016.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Summertime by George Concerts</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> come closer, check out our list of inexpensive summer activities around St. Cloud:</span></div>
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<a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/jIHi0v1zvnJ1K3eGBE9uDy8ydR_6i9ACMv2bwXKPcbvx2dQ_gCrhAPeW4qmFoOvTsl_Pu1sq9vwLU1N0duPsWE4DHDUWCtEpbLjhmF7iGszm17ZNRFJRouDYuCdGvXnVervculhk" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="canoe-1149501_640.jpg" border="0" height="198" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/jIHi0v1zvnJ1K3eGBE9uDy8ydR_6i9ACMv2bwXKPcbvx2dQ_gCrhAPeW4qmFoOvTsl_Pu1sq9vwLU1N0duPsWE4DHDUWCtEpbLjhmF7iGszm17ZNRFJRouDYuCdGvXnVervculhk" style="border: none; transform: rotate(0rad);" width="296" /></a><a href="http://stcloudstate.edu/campusrec/outdoorendeavors/climbingWall/default.asp" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Climbing Wall</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - during the summer, the climbing wall is only open to group reservations. If you are looking for a new group activity, this can be the perfect option.</span></div>
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<a href="http://stcloudstate.edu/campusrec/outdoorendeavors/canoeingKayaking/rates.asp" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Canoeing/Kayaking</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - SCSU offers rentals, shuttle service, tours, and lessons to the community. Pricing varies by group size and rentals. </span></div>
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<a href="http://stcloudstate.edu/campusrec/outdoorendeavors/boatHouse.asp" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lake George Boathouse</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The SCSU Center for Paddlesports Instruction, Education, and Safety offers canoeing and stand up paddleboarding (SUP) instructional programs on Lake George. An hour rental is only $8!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you love music and butterflies, there is one event this summer that is perfect for you: the </span><a href="http://www.aroundthecloud.org/event/detail/441788307/Music_In_the_Gardens_Concert_Memorial_Release_of_Butterflies" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Music in the Gardens Concert & Memorial Release of Butterflies</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. This event is sponsored by the Central Minnesota Arts Board and presented by Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society and the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra. It takes place at Munsinger Clemens gardens July 24th. Butterflies will be distributed at 2 PM with a short program and the release to follow. At 3 PM, the Music in the Gardens Concert will begin, featuring Dennis Warner. The event is free to the public. Butterflies may be purchased at </span><a href="http://www.quietoakshospicehouse.org/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.quietoakshospicehouse.org</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">for $25 and root beer floats will be served by the </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society for just $1. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For the eleventh year, the </span><a href="http://www.artcrawlstcloud.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">St. Cloud Art Crawl</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> will be presenting it’s Sizzlin’ Summer Crawl on August 12th. As always, this event is free to the public and will feature hoopers, fire breathers, musicians, artist demonstrations, and a ton of local artists. Stop by Saint Germain Street in Downtown St. Cloud to check out this local favorite. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking to take up a new hobby? Or maybe you want to fine-tune your skills or join a new club. Either way, the Great River Regional Library offers many </span><a href="https://griver.org/events/0/all/all/0/list/2016-07" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">fantastic activities</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> throughout the summer to keep you and your family busy. Activities are available for all age groups - from toddlers to seniors. Whether you’re looking for gardening advice, a storytime activity for your kids, or somewhere to find fun game night or movie night activities, your local library is all the further you need to look. </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-84785890117794121322016-07-12T16:33:00.000-05:002016-07-12T16:33:08.180-05:00The 2016 St. Cloud GREATER Photo/Video Contest<span id="docs-internal-guid-4d9acb80-e103-ff96-8d1e-288c65cddbcf"><br /></span>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking for a new creative and adventurous project for the summer? Consider entering the 2016 St. Cloud GREATER’s Photo/Video Contest! Explore all that the community has to offer, and show us your perspective of St. Cloud. What makes St. Cloud your choice community to live, work, and play in? Remember that creating a photo or video portfolio is like telling a story: pick a theme, develop characters, set a tone, and make it cohesive and complete. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-47663396958037678412016-06-13T16:19:00.000-05:002016-06-13T16:19:19.513-05:00SummerTime by George 2016<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nestled in downtown St. Cloud, the super successful <a href="http://www.summertimebygeorge.com/">SummerTime by George</a> concert series welcomes visitors to its sixth year. The event is only getting more popular with last season’s record attendance of 116,400 over the summer. The season’s most popular show, headlined by The Fabulous Armadillos on August 26, held a record-sized crowd of 19,400 people last year.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The fun continues this season in what is sure to be the biggest and best set of musicians and performers. Take a glance at the list below:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">June 15</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Headlining will be </span><a href="http://jpandthethrowbacks.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. They will be performing an assortment of music from the 1960s to the 1980s, based off their show at Pioneer Place on Fifth. The opening act will be the </span><a href="http://www.coleporterband.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cole Porter Band</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Headlining will be the </span><a href="http://www.lamontcranston.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lamont Cranston Band</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, a blues group based in Hamel, Minnesota. Opening will be the </span><a href="http://www.levipelzermusic.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Levi Pelzer Band</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">June 29</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Headlining will by </span><a href="http://www.chrishawkey.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chris Hawkey</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, a solo country musician, who was unable to play due to rain last year. The opening act will be </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LOLACherrytheBand/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lola Cherry</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">July 6</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Headlining will be the </span><a href="http://www.collectiveunconscious.net/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Collective Unconscious</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and the </span><a href="http://www.fabulousarmadillos.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fabulous Armadillos</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> who will be performing an Eagles tribute together. The opening act will be </span><a href="http://www.patchouli.net/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Patchouli & Guitarra</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">July 13</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Headlining will be </span><a href="http://belladivamusic.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Belladiva</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, a group of singers, dancers, and musicians based in the Twin Cities, who will be performing a rock and roll show. Opening will be </span><a href="http://www.bandmix.com/teradactyl37/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pandemic</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">July 20</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Headlining will be </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MJVelline/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Matt Velline and Friends</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. They will be performing a classic country show with music from the likes of “Waylon, Willie, Tanya, Merle, Patsy, and more.” Opening will be </span><a href="http://sawyersdream.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sawyer’s Dream</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">July 27</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Headlining will be Minneapolis-based band, </span><a href="http://www.maidendixie.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Maiden Dixie</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, a pop, rock, and country band. Opening will be </span><a href="http://www.goingtothesunmusic.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Going to the Sun</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">August 3</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Headlining will be </span><a href="http://www.pamelamcneill.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pamela McNeil</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> with a Fleetwood Mac tribute. The opening act will be </span><a href="http://www.senaehrhardt.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sena Ehrhardt</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">August 10</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Headlining will be </span><a href="http://www.micksterlingpresents.com/Mick_Sterling_Presents/Welcome.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mike Sterling</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> with a tribute to Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” The opening act will be </span><a href="http://www.andyaustin.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Andy Austin</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">August 17</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Headlining will be “The Voice” alumni </span><a href="http://katperkinsmusic.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kat Perkins</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. The opening act will be </span><a href="http://www.harperschord.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Harper’s Chord</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">August 24</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Headlining will be </span><a href="http://www.collectiveunconscious.net/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Collective Unconscious</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> performing a tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. The opening act will be </span><a href="http://minniepaulmusic.com/?page_id=223" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Canoise</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">August 31</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: Headlining will be the locally beloved </span><a href="http://www.fabulousarmadillos.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fabulous Armadillos</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> for the last show of the season. The opening act will be </span><a href="http://www.walterswheelhouse.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Walter’s Wheelhouse</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-4281423091691815092016-05-18T10:06:00.000-05:002016-05-18T10:06:46.641-05:00The 2016 St. Cloud Real Estate Development Opportunities Summit<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn about specific development opportunities in America’s 8th Best Hockey Town </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-44580333957694196932016-05-04T08:00:00.000-05:002016-05-04T08:00:10.177-05:00The St. Cloud Community: GREATER For Work, Play, and Family<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The CentraCare Health System—including the St. Cloud Hospital, St. Benedict's Center, and CentraCare Clinics</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.08px; white-space: pre-wrap;">—</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is the top employer of St. Cloud, employing over 6,000 of the approximately 193,000 population of central Minnesota. Other top employers include the State of Minnesota, the St. Cloud VA Medical Center, Electrolux Home Products, Capital One, and the St. Cloud Area School District #742. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As the fourth largest metropolitan area in Minnesota, St. Cloud has a rich history of German and Scandinavian immigrants as well as growing and diverse populations of Southeast Asian and East African immigrant populations.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With two public high schools, one major private high school, eight elementary schools, and more, the St. Cloud Area School District #742 is a diverse academic school system that offers students with access and opportunity to higher education institutions via Advanced Placement courses and post-secondary curriculums. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Central Minnesota offers a variety of academic opportunities and institutions that include the </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_of_St._Benedict" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">College of St. Benedict and St. John's University</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="http://www.sctcc.edu/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">St. Cloud Technical and Community College</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="http://www.rasmussen.edu/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rasmussen College</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and </span><a href="http://www.msbcollege.edu/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Globe University/Minnesota School of Business</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Minnesota’s third largest university, </span><a href="http://www.stcloudstate.edu/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">St. Cloud State University</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, has students representing over 80 nations across the world. The school offers more than 200 undergraduate and over 60 graduate opportunities to students.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The greater St. Cloud area offers nearly 100 parks including the quarries, Munsinger & Clemens Gardens, and Lake George. The St. Cloud area also boasts great arts and entertainment by way of the Paramount Theater of Visual Arts, River’s Edge Convention Center, and the nighttime scene of Downtown St. Cloud.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-8734523700376008242016-04-22T15:03:00.000-05:002016-04-22T15:03:11.209-05:00Start Your Spring off Right<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Start your spring on the right foot by getting active now. St. Cloud has much to offer in the way of entertainment and activity. Check out our ideas for enjoying spring in St. Cloud, and g</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">et out and enjoy the fleeting, but satisfying warm weather and sunshine this spring. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Start the adventure at home</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Spring cleaning is a great way to transition into the spring and summer seasons. Clean, organize, and refresh your home, and get rid of excess clutter by selling gently-used goods to Clothes Mentor, Threads, Plato’s Closet, Once Upon a Child, Books Revisited, and LGS Electronics, or donate items you no longer need to Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity, ReStore, Treasure Chest, Goodwill, or Catholic Charities.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore the Greater St. Cloud area</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Pull your bike down from the rafters and dust it off! Central Minnesota is full of bike trails perfect for any active family. Explore the Beaver Island Trail along the Mississippi River. For a short trip, visit Plum Creek, a trail built and maintained by the Mid-Minnesota Cycling Club. Explore the sights with the extensive Lake Wobegon Trail in St. Joseph. This trail will lead you through many small and charming towns with a number of retail shops and Mom-and-Pop snack spots. If you are looking for a more intense workout, the Lake Wobegon Trail is excellent for rollerblades, as well.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Canoe the Sauk River</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Reconnect with the warmer side of nature and canoe the 18-mile stretch of the Sauk River. Travel past the area’s landscape past farmland, green pastures, and wooded riverbeds. With an easy current, this stretch of river is excellent for beginners and canoers wishing for a relaxing morning or afternoon.</span></div>
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Visit the</span><a href="http://stearns-museum.org/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stearns History Museum</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">,</span><a href="http://www.mnamateurbaseballhof.com/museum.asp" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame Museum</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, or the historic homes of downtown St. Cloud for a glimpse into the past. Enjoy the St. Cloud Symphony’s upcoming show, “The Next 40 Years,” for a taste of Mozart and Brahms.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: red; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Check out special Spring exhibits and events like the</span><a href="http://www.aroundthecloud.org/event/detail/441791444/Minnesota_Art_Educators_Local_Experience_Global_Connections_" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Minnesota Art Educations: Local Experience, Global Connections</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> at</span><a href="http://www.paramountarts.org/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Paramount Theater & Visual Arts</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">,</span><a href="http://www.griver.org/events" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">author visits and spotlights</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> at the Great River Regional Library, and</span><a href="http://www.csbsju.edu/fine-arts/visual-arts/jd-jorgenson" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">JD Jorgenson: Time and Place</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> at the College of </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Saint Benedict and Saint John's University Fine Arts Series.</span></div>
<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-12981966699085283122016-03-30T16:39:00.000-05:002016-03-30T16:39:55.268-05:00The Biggest Small Town in Minnesota<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">St. Cloud was named one of the 2015 </span><a href="http://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/9991" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Top 75</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Small Cities to Work in America by the Milken Institute. This study identifies factors that drive economic momentum and identifies trends powering regional growth. They include job creation, economic strategies, growth in high-tech business, wage gains and patterns for growth. To be named in this study shows that St. Cloud not only has areas of opportunity now but has the potential for growth in advancement and wages. </span></div>
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<a href="http://www.julesbistrostcloud.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Jules’ Bistro</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.kohinoorbar.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kohinoor Bar & Grill</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">If Spring is (as the saying goes) just around the corner, then spring break in St. Cloud is just up the block! Many students are flocking to warmer climates for the break or just want to get out of town. However, that can be expensive and many students can’t afford to go on a trip and will be staying in St. Cloud over the break. While it might not look quite like spring outside, we have come up with a few ideas to help you make your hometown vacation just as fun as traveling somewhere else:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another way to explore is by going into areas that you might not have even known existed. Check out the</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="http://www.paramountarts.org/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Paramount Art District,</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> explore Downtown, learn more about the city's history at the </span><a href="http://stearns-museum.org/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stearns History Museum</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Just take this time to really connect with the city that many of us call home </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another great way to spend your spring break is by giving back. There are always </span><a href="https://www.volunteermatch.org/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">volunteer opportunities</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> going on all you have to do is look for them. Volunteering is a rewarding way to spend your time. Not only are you helping others, but you can build your resume and it makes you feel good about yourself. Plus, it’s free.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-39835589665346483462016-02-09T08:00:00.000-06:002016-02-09T08:00:15.365-06:00Romantic Ideas for a Valentine’s Day Date in St. Cloud<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore one of the many delicious local restaurants and growing breweries in central Minnesota like The White Horse, Nick’s Third Floor, or Beaver Island Brewery. Surprise your partner with delicious and tantalizing baked treats and goodies from the Cold Spring Bakery.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To add a bit of culture and theater to your night, visit</span><a href="http://www.paramountarts.org/events/songs-in-the-key-of-love-with-the-andrew-walesch-big-band/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Songs in the Key of Love with the Andrew Walesch Big Band</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> at the Paramount Theater to listen to some classic and romantic jazz and big band music. For a romantic show and delicious dinner, watch</span><a href="http://www.ppfive.com/events/an-evening-of-love-songs/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">An Evening of Love Songs</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> at D.B. Searle’s Second Floor. This show features Matt and Julie Velline, a husband and wife duo performing acoustic covers of timeless love songs.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For a more untraditional take on theater on Valentine’s Day, take a peek at</span><a href="http://www.ppfive.com/events/revolver-anti-valentines/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Heartless: A Big Bad Anti-Valentine’s Day Show</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, a Twin Cities-based burlesque show at Pioneer Place on Fifth.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To get active, visit the </span><a href="http://saintcloudskatinplace.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Skatin’ Place</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">,</span><a href="http://stcloudmn.airmaxxtrampolinepark.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Airmaxx Trampoline Park</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or one of the bowling alleys in St. Cloud for a little dose of retro excitement.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For a couple that loves the great outdoors, visit one of central Minnesota’s many lakes and ponds for an ice skating adventure. Skate together and dare each other to perform flips and spins. With the abundance of snow on the ground, go cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding or snowboarding for an adrenaline rush on Valentine’s Day.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For an extra treat that’s sure to be a Valentine’s Day hit, sign up for a relaxing couple’s massage or pampering spa treatment after a day of excitement and activity.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09645583545554446837noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055502757276508831.post-60120429164003463572016-01-31T08:00:00.000-06:002016-01-31T08:00:00.202-06:00A Year in Review: New St. Cloud Appearances, Businesses and Events in 2015<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">With an array of new businesses, projects, renovations, and expansions completed in the greater St. Cloud area in 2015 and many more underway, it has been an excellent year for businesses in Central Minnesota. Let’s take a look back on the year with a review of the biggest 2015 construction and development projects in the St. Cloud area:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Coborn’s unveiled new corporate offices entitled Coborn’s Support Center along Heatherwood road near Interstate Highway 94 for $6.5 million. In 2013, the St. Cloud City Council also approved a $3 million road project in the area that would aid the development of the new support center.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Grede Holdings, LLC</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Grede Holdings broke ground at the St. Cloud foundry in January 2015 to add a 32,000 square-foot expansion to an existing 320,000 square-foot facility. The $17.5 million project increased the Grede foundry workforce of 330 to 360 employees.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Anderson Trucking is currently going under construction for a new maintenance facility at 300 74</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 8.799999999999999px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: super; white-space: pre-wrap;">th</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Street South. The $11.6 million project celebrated its 60</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 8.799999999999999px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: super; white-space: pre-wrap;">th</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> year anniversary in business as a transportation provider in 2015.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In October 2015, construction broke ground at 3701 33</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 8.799999999999999px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: super; white-space: pre-wrap;">rd</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Street South for</span><a href="http://athlosacademies.org/athlos-academy-of-st-cloud-begins-construction-on-new-school/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Athlos Academy</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, a charter school with branches operating in Arizona, Texas, and as nearby as Brooklyn Park. The St. Cloud area school district is currently still planning to build a new school to replace Technical High School.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For a more comprehensive list, visit the</span><a href="http://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/9817" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">year-end development activity map</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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