St. Cloud Sun

Stearns County COVID-19 infection rate climbs, schools move to distance learning

By Kimberly James | Oct 14, 2020

The rate of COVID-19 infections in Stearns County, Minnesota has increased rapidly enough for the Minnesota Department of Education to recommend that middle and high schools in the county shut down and transition to distance learning.

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Howe advocates for better pay for Minnesota troopers

By Kimberly James | 5 years ago

Sen. Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) is an advocate for Minnesota State Troopers, requesting that the hardest working men in law enforcement deserve to be paid as much as other law enforcement officers in the state.

Relph recognizes Emmer for #ThankACop initiative

By Kimberly James | Aug 12, 2020

Sen. Jerry Relph congratulated Congressman Tom Emmer for recognizing the important role of Minnesota law enforcement officers through his #ThankACop initiative.

Annual career fair for veterans goes virtual in the age of COVID-19

By Kimberly James | Jul 23, 2020

The annual Veterans Career Fair has been reimagined into two virtual veterans events this month due to the COVID-19 pandemic according to the state's DEED Developments Blog.

Relph says safety is the way forward in reopening economy

By Kimberly James | Apr 22, 2020

Sen. Jerry Relph is in favor of reopening the state, sooner rather than later.