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STMA Schools Hires Bullard as Superintendent-in-Waiting

With an eye on the future and a want for some Minnesota-grown leadership, the St. Michael-Albertville School Board announced it will hire Paynesville School District Superintendent Janell Bullard as its current Assistant Superintendent of Schools and, effectively, Superintendent-in-Waiting, as she will take over for the retiring Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault in 2028-2029.

Paynesville, MN · 4h

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Minnesota county says long-term services and supports costs are exploding

County leaders say rising long-term care costs could become a major driver of future property tax levy increases.

Sherburne County, MN · 3d

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Football playoffs: Irish, Cougars advance to quarterfinals

Class 6A teams now playing for trips to U.S. Bank Stadium Rosemount defensive coordinator Parc Williams watched with admiration as the Irish offense plowed through St. Michael-Albertville for yet another first down. “I’m loving this,” he said. With good reason. Rosemount’s offense was giving Williams’ defense an extended break, and it was bleeding the clock in the second half as the Irish finished off a one-sided 35-7 victory in the second round of the Class 6A football playoffs Nov. 6. St. Michael-Albertville (4-6) shut out three of its previous four opponents, but Rosemount (7-3) quickly eliminated that possibility by driving 72 yards in 10 plays – all on the ground – for a touchdown on the game’s first possession. The Irish kept on rolling, gaining 430 yards – 347 on the ground – in reaching the state quarterfinals for the first time since 2023 and 14th time overall. They will play Prior Lake at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Maple Grove High School. With Rosemount’s rushing game dominating, that meant the Irish offensive linemen were having a good time. “It’s a great offense to block for,” said senior Max Meger, the Irish’s center. “Of course, it’s fun running down

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Monticello Times

Historically Speaking: Yearbooks, buses and consolidation reshape Monticello schools

This is Part 11 of a series marking 170 years since Monticello’s first school opened Sept. 15, 1856. Recent installments followed the school’s 1928 expansion and traced the early history of Monticello’s longtime Redmen name. Continuing from last week, the Class of 1943 matched the Class of 1938 with 36 graduates. That year also brought the first Monticello school yearbook since 1908. The opening pages introduced the publication: “The Pow Wow 1943 Vol. I; Published Biannually By The Juniors And Seniors Of Monticello High School Monticello, Minnesota.” The staff included Richard Kiebel, editor-in-chief; Shirley McPherson, assistant editor; Evan Merz Jr., business manager; Conrad Johnson, advertising manager; Marvel Miller, snapshot editor; Bud Anderson and Willard Anderson, sports; Carolyn Lungwitz, music editor; George Ferguson, class editor; Josephine Albers, artist; Lois Burkholder, activities editor; and Gladys Robeck, Maxine Trunnell and Mariann Miller, typists. The staff explained the purpose of its new publication in the preface: “In every community there is one institution that interests all of the people. That institution is the school. It is the purpose of this publication to portray pictorially and verbally the activities of our school. We hope that this book will serve as a record and a reminder

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CLFD Fire Hall update from council

The Clear Lake City Council met on Wednesday, November 4. The meeting was rescheduled from its usual first Monday of the month date because of elections occurring on November 3. All members of the council were present. The Good News. Mayor Elect Chad Nelson gave an update on the progress...

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Steve Joul Retires After 31 Years Leading CommunityGiving

Steve Joul retires after 31 years leading CommunityGiving, which grew from one St. Cloud foundation to 18 across the region.

Monticello Times

Anonymous donor gives $5,000 to help Monticello Middle School students

MONTICELLO — An anonymous donor is helping ensure that financial hardship doesn’t prevent Monticello Middle School students from having the essentials they need or participating in school activities. The Monticello School Board unanimously accepted a $5,000 donation designated for middle school students in need during its Nov. 2 meeting. The money will primarily help cover basic necessities, including clothing, essential school supplies and equipment. It will also help offset costs for families so students can participate in field trips and grade-level activities. According to the district, the donation comes from a longtime supporter who has made similar contributions in the past. “The donor met with our Student Center team this fall to learn more about current student needs. They have generously provided similar donations in the past,” Monticello Middle School Principal Jeff Scherber said. “During our meeting, the team shared how previous funds were used and highlighted the positive impact on our students. We are deeply grateful to have community members who are so committed to supporting our schools and helping families overcome basic needs barriers.” The money will be managed through a dedicated account alongside other student-support grants. Families and students who need assistance can contact school counselors directly,

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New Waite Park transit hub plans to open in 2027

Earlier this year, representatives from the Metro Bus Board of Commissioners, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Oertel Architects and KNB Contracting gathered to officially kick off construction on a new transit facility at 441 Second Ave S. in Waite Park. The new location will increase the current Metro Bus Transit Center and overall system as part of new routes and service improvements, known as "Metro Bus Forward." St. Cloud Metro Bus Chief Executive Officer Ryan Daniel, Chief Operations Officer Dave Green, Metro Bus Board Chair — and former City of St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis and Waite Park Mayor Ken Schmitt, also a board member, attended the event. "The City of Waite Park is excited about the new Metro Bus Transit Center,” Schmitt told the Times . “Transportation is a high priority in our city's Strategic Plan, and this project will improve accessibility and connectivity for our residents. It will help shorten travel times, improve service to underserved areas and strengthen regional connections.” Schmitt said transportation is not only about moving people from one location to the next. "It is about connecting residents to opportunities, supporting our local businesses and making sure everyone has access to the services they need," he

Waite Park, MN · 1d

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Introducing the 2026 St. Cloud Times All-Area Football Team

ST. CLOUD — As the MSHSL football state tournament gets underway, it is time to highlight the area's best players this season. Six area teams advanced to their sectional championships: Albany, Becker, Royalton, Kimball, Sartell and Foley. Of those six, the Huskies were the lone team to punch their ticket to the state tournament, marking their third trip in the last four years. More: St. Cloud-area runners shine at 2026 MSHSL State Championships More: Albany was down 21 points, then Cohen Habben came in at quarterback St. Cloud All-Area First Team QB: Tristan Kowalkowski, SR, Becker 2026 Stats: 129-of-193 (66.8%), 1,941 yards, 27 TD-5 INT Rushing: 42 carries, 139 yards, 5 TD Team Record: 6-4 More: Meet the future medical professional and D-I recruit leading Becker football More: On his 57th and final homecoming, Dwight Lundeen's 'Dogs rout Tech 57-0 RB: Jonah Ambrosier, SR, Sartell 2026 Stats: 280 carries, 1,596 yards (6.2 YPC), 19 TD Receiving: 2 Rec, 15 yards, 1 TD Team Record: 6-4 RB: Brody Kipka, SR, Foley 2026 Stats: 156 carries, 1,129 yards (7.2 YPC), 20 TD Receiving: 5 Rec, 36 yards Team Record: 7-3 WR: Tarver Schendzielos, SR, Becker 2026 Stats: 50 Rec, 888 yards, 12

Monticello Times

Council approves final plat for Seat Cover Solutions expansion

MONTICELLO — Plans for a new Seat Cover Solutions warehouse and processing facility in Monticello's Otter Creek Business Park took another step forward Monday, Nov. 9, when the City Council approved the project's final plat and development agreement. The approval follows the council's Oct. 26 approval of a preliminary plat for the project, which calls for a 110,000-square-foot facility representing an investment of approximately $11 million. Seat Cover Solutions imports, sells and distributes custom-fit vehicle seat covers throughout the United States and internationally. The project was initially proposed as a 55,000-square-foot facility before plans were expanded to 110,000 square feet. The city currently owns the property and must consent to the development agreement. The developer will purchase the land after the final plat is recorded. The development agreement establishes the terms and conditions for the project, including required fees and financial securities. Final plat approval remains subject to the requirements and conditions established during preliminary plat approval.

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Sherburne County Seeks Public Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan

Sherburne County is asking residents and local organizations to review its updated draft of its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), which aims to reduce risks from natural hazards, and is provide public feedback on it by Nov. 15. The updated, multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan covers the county’s cities and townships, as well as participating school districts, agencies, organizations and businesses. The county says the plan is intended to help reduce long-term risks to people and property from various hazards. “Like all Minnesota counties, Sherburne County is vulnerable to a variety of natural hazards such as tornadoes, windstorms, severe winter storms, flooding, drought, and extreme temperatures, which can threaten the loss of life and property in the county,” the release said. The public can access the plan using the following links: Sherburne County HMP Website Homepage (feedback form at the bottom of page: https://sherburne-county-hmp-umn.hub.arcgis.com/ ) and Sherburne County Mitigation Action Charts (feedback form at the bottom of page: https://sherburne-county-hmp-umn.hub.arcgis.com/pages/goals-implementation ). Proposed measures described in the draft include infrastructure projects in areas with repeated flooding, safe rooms in places vulnerable to tornadoes and severe storms, burying power lines, improving emergency warnings and public outreach on severe weather and preparedness. Sherburne County Emergency Management

Sherburne County, MN · 1d

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Wirth Center, Impacks Among Greater St. Cloud 2026 Innovation Award Winners

From the Daniel Building's new life to KitGenie's custom school supply kits, Greater St. Cloud's 2026 awards celebrate the people and groups shaping Benton, Sherburne and Stearns Counties.

St Cloud, MN · 9h

Monticello Times

Special education cooperative explores expansion in Monticello

MONTICELLO — A special education cooperative serving three area school districts is exploring an expansion at the Minnesota Workforce Center in Monticello to accommodate students with intensive needs and potentially bring more of its specialized programs under one roof. The Sherburne Northern Wright Special Education Cooperative, which serves Monticello, Big Lake and Becker, is conducting preliminary assessments of available space at the facility, where most of its programs for students requiring the highest levels of support are already housed. John Weekley, the cooperative’s director of special education, outlined the space challenges during an Oct. 19 presentation to the Monticello School Board. The cooperative hopes to relocate Foundations 1, an elementary program for students with significant emotional and behavioral needs, from Monticello Middle School to the Pathways Education Center at the Workforce Center facility. Foundations 2, which serves secondary students with similar needs, is already located there, along with several other specialized programs. Weekley said bringing the programs together could improve access to specialized instruction, behavioral support and shared staffing resources. “Having more options to support student needs is very important,” he told the board. “It allows us to be really fiscally responsible as well.” The cooperative is also examining whether

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St. Cloud Residents Can Weigh In on Data Center Rules Before Possible Council Vote

(KNSI) – St. Cloud residents can weigh in Monday on proposed rules for data center construction, and the city council could vote on them the same night. The St. Cloud City Council will hold a public hearing on November 16th at 6:00 p.m. at city hall on zoning changes city staff drafted ahead of any developer proposal. In a memo to the council, Community Development Director Matt Glaesman wrote that adopting standards before a site-specific proposal comes in is the best practice.

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STMA School Board reviews CACR, talks fall enrollment

The St. Michael-Albertville School Board approved a Comprehensive Assessment and Civil Readiness Plan, discussed fall enrollment and heard from Wright Technical Center Director Brian Nutter at a meeting on Nov. 2. Comprehensive Assessment and Civil Readiness Plan The School Board approved the district’s annual Comprehensive Assessment and Civil Readiness Plan. Director of Teaching and Learning Jennifer Kelly said the CACR examines school test scores, graduation rates and makes goals for the next school year. “We've had some unfortunate years where we needed to make some hard decisions, and so that systemically just has an impact on things that happen within our educational system. We've had some real reading challenges,” Kelly said. But one of the goals the district met was increasing the graduation rate. It increased from 94.1% to 97.3% for the class of 2025, which met the CACR’s goal of a 2.8% increase. As for testing, the percentage of students taking the preACT went down from 58% in 2025 to 54.6% in 2026. But the percentage of students who took the ACT increased from 33.9% in 2025 to 48.9% in 2026. Fall enrollment Executive Director of Business Services Kris Crocker said that the current enrollment in STMA Schools was

Albertville, MN · 1d

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Tickets Still Open For 52nd Holly Ball Fundraiser In St. Cloud

Holly Ball returns for its 52nd year, Dec 5 at Rivers Edge Convention Center. Dan Barth chairs, carrying three hospice journeys of his own. How Sweet It Is.

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St. Cloud Shop With A Cop Brings Holiday Hope to Kids

Chili, doughnuts, and Ted Manderfeld's questionable humor, all for local families who could use a hand.

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College Recruiting: state finalist Plumski to St. Cloud State University

Connor Plumski of Albany has committed to wrestling for St. Cloud State University following his upcoming senior season. Plumski is a two-time state placewinner for the Huskies. As a sophomore, he was the Class AA 189-pound runner-up in 2025. He placed third at 189 pounds as a junior. Plumski is...

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Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

St. Cloud State’s Henderson content to fly under the radar

There is a very short list of Black head basketball coaches in Minnesota colleges and universities. Northland Community College WBB Coach Shannon (Bolden) Nelson has been at the Thief River Falls two-year school since 2010 and is the winningest coach in program history. Peter Olafeso (Dakota County Technical College) has...

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