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SCSU’s Banaian; Gas Price Rise Will Be Short Lived
SCSU’s Banaian; Gas Price Rise Will Be Short Lived
SCSU’s Banaian; Gas Price Rise Will Be Short Lived
Gas prices have been on the rise recently but St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian doesn't think that will continue. He joined me on WJON today. He says the reason for the rise in gas prices has to do with an electrical situation that happened at a plant in Indiana which took the biggest supplier of gas in the Midwest offline.
A Forgotten Downtown; The Story of Clearwater
A Forgotten Downtown; The Story of Clearwater
A Forgotten Downtown; The Story of Clearwater
Clearwater is a town in northwestern Wright County with a population of 1,922. It can be accessed on Interstate 94 and Highway 24. The town is 12 miles southeast of St. Cloud, 16 miles northwest of Monticello and 16 miles north of Annandale. To help tell the story of Clearwater I was joined by local historian Elaine Paumen.
Warm Winter Is Good News for Minnesota Animals
Warm Winter Is Good News for Minnesota Animals
Warm Winter Is Good News for Minnesota Animals
The warmer than normal winter hasn't been good for ice fishing, snowmobiling, outdoor contests and festivals but a silver lining can be animals in the state will come through the winter with good numbers. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON.
Why the Strength of Community Is Tied to the University
Why the Strength of Community Is Tied to the University
Why the Strength of Community Is Tied to the University
St. Cloud State University and the city of St. Cloud are two separate entities but both depend on each other for strength. St. Cloud State University President Dr. Robbyn Wacker joined me on WJON to examine how the University can do better and how the community can affect the University.
Update on St. Cloud Development Projects
Update on St. Cloud Development Projects
Update on St. Cloud Development Projects
The city of St. Cloud has an agreement with a party to purchase the cleared former District 742 Media Services property. St. Cloud Community Development Director Matt Glaesman joined me on WJON. He indicates that project is advancing and describes it as a "great commercial use" for the property.
How Per Pupil State Funding Affects St. Cloud Schools
How Per Pupil State Funding Affects St. Cloud Schools
How Per Pupil State Funding Affects St. Cloud Schools
Public schools in Minnesota are dependent on state funding. St. Cloud School Superintendent Laurie Putnam joined me on WJON. She says the current base formula is $7,138 per student. Putnam says they also get different pockets of compensatory money from the State depending on the amount of students who qualify.
The Reason Foley Grew to the Town it is Today
The Reason Foley Grew to the Town it is Today
The Reason Foley Grew to the Town it is Today
Foley is a town of 2,603 people located where Highways 23 and 25 intersect in Benton County. Mary Ostby is the Executive Director of the Benton County Historical Society. She and Mayor Elect Jack Brosh joined me on WJON to talk about Foley.

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