St. Cloud Sun

Minnesota’s unemployment rate falls in November

By James Ledbetter | Dec 23, 2020

Minnesota’s unemployment rate fell amid the seasonally adjusted reports released for November.

Kiffmeyer: 'Every candidate is a winner for stepping up to the plate'

By James Ledbetter | Nov 11, 2020

Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer has released an op-ed stating how memorable the 2020 elections will be in the history books.

St. Cloud’s Public Utilities Department recognized as the Utility of the Future Today

By James Ledbetter | Oct 30, 2020

For the fourth year in a row, the St. Cloud’s Public Utilities Department has been recognized as the Utility of the Future Today, according to the city's website.

From St. Paul Reporter

Howe praises Pilgrim's Cold Spring chicken plant for donating $575,000 to Cold Spring

By James Ledbetter | 4 years ago

The Pilgrim's Cold Spring chicken plant has announced plans through its Hometown Strong initiative to donate $575,000 in an effort to assist the Town of Cold Spring's response to the COVID-19 crisis.

From SE Twin Cities

Walz recognizes 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as 'telecommuter-friendly communities'

By James Ledbetter | 4 years ago

Gov. Tim Walz made a recent announcement, toasting 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as "telecommuter-friendly communities."

Stearns County receives funds to protect state's natural resources

By James Ledbetter | Jul 27, 2020

Stearns County recently announced that it is receiving over $181,000 via the Lieu-of-Tax program.

Rush City teachers, parents say remote learning program is a 'success'

By James Ledbetter | Apr 28, 2020

The Rush City School Board revisited the district’s decision to begin a remote learning program.