Student teacher Caitlin Efta asks students in Elise Campbell’s first grade class about their weekend at the start of their class on Monday at Lester

Bipartisan bill proposes student teacher stipends to combat teacher shortage in Minnesota

The 12-week pilot program is slated to start in the 2024-25 school year in collaboration with colleges in Duluth, St. Cloud and elsewhere in Greater Minnesota.
Brace-equipped pistol made by Maxim.
Business

After ATF ruling, bottom falls out for St. Cloud firearms maker

April 26
Maxim Defense Industries' business is anchored in pistol braces, which federal regulators say often turn handguns into tightly controlled short-barreled rifles.
Benton County sheriff's deputy patrolled through downtown Foley, Minn. (October 31, 2011.)
Business

Immigrant workers sue Minnesota vegetable farm for shorted pay, 'deplorable' conditions

April 25
Workers claim Svihel Vegetable Farm violated federal human trafficking law; the farm calls the suit "baseless."
Publishers Clearing House "Prize Patrol"
Business

St. Cloud warehouse lays off hundreds of workers as Publishers Clearing House downsizes

April 24
Fulfillment Distribution Center will cut 350 employees and close up operations when its only customer discontinues its commercial business.
St. Cloud resident and longtime City Council Member Carol Lewis plans to run for mayor.
St. Cloud

Longtime St. Cloud City Council member Carol Lewis to run for mayor

April 23
Last week, Mayor Dave Kleis said he would not run for a sixth term in November.
Steve Boyd said he’s running for his first political office because he believes the GOP and Congress need more outside voices.
Election

In heated western Minn. GOP congressional primary, outsiders challenging incumbent

April 23
U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach has a solidly conservative voting record. But Steve Boyd, a Christian conservative who has never held public office, is gaining traction as an outsider.
Justices Sarah Hennesy, left, and Theodora Gaïtas were appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court at the State Capitol on Monday.
Politics

Two new female Minnesota Supreme Court justices come with strong public defense backgrounds

April 22
Gov. Tim Walz elevates Court of Appeals Judge Theodora Gaïtas and Stearns County Judge Sarah Hennesy.
Home & Garden

St. Cloud house vies for Ugliest House in America

April 19
The Minnesota house will be featured in Season 5 of the HGTV series, which debuts on Monday.
St. Cloud

Dave Kleis says he won't run for sixth term as St. Cloud mayor

April 19
He's also proposing a charter change to move elections to odd years so they don't compete with national and state elections.

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