St. Cloud

A photo from inside the under-construction St. Cloud Hotel in the city’s downtown, where exterior scaffolding has been in place for the better part of three years now. (Photos/Ming Henry)

A photo from inside the under-construction St. Cloud Hotel in the city’s downtown, where exterior scaffolding has been in place for the better part of three years now. (Photos/Ming Henry)

Will magistrate action help bring completion to St. Cloud Hotel construction?

Ming Henry
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
While the project is a historic preservation on paper, the work to revitalize the St. Cloud Hotel at 10th Street and New York Avenue has dragged out over the past couple years as work has slowed to a call, scaffoldings have become synonymous with the old-style architecture.
The 14-member graduating class of the St. Cloud Citizens Academy, with city officials. (Submitted photo)

The 14-member graduating class of the St. Cloud Citizens Academy, with city officials. (Submitted photo)

It’s Graduation Day for St. Cloud Citizen’s Academy

Matthew Boggs
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The city of St. Cloud graduated its 2026 Citizens Academy class April 21 at the Marina Banquet Hall.Citizen’s Academy is what the city calls, “An interactive, immersive experience designed to give our city residents an up-close look at their city government in action.
St. Cloud's Public Works and Solid Waste division is streamlining the city's special bulk pickup service effective May 1. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

St. Cloud's Public Works and Solid Waste division is streamlining the city's special bulk pickup service effective May 1. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

St. Cloud residents can soon schedule bulk trash pickup service

Staff Report
Friday, April 17, 2026
If you live in Saint Cloud, the Public Works department is about to make getting that old couch or broken appliance hauled away much easier.
In March, the City Council agreed to cover the cost for four children living near Hopkins Park to attend the city’s summer camp at the Civic Center. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

In March, the City Council agreed to cover the cost for four children living near Hopkins Park to attend the city’s summer camp at the Civic Center. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

St. Cloud Council addresses Hopkins Park camp closure

Debbie Daniel
Friday, April 10, 2026
Construction on renovations at Hopkins Park in St. Cloud is expected to begin this summer, and that project will temporarily displace dozens of children who rely on the park’s free summer camp.
St. Cloud Mayor Chris Robertson called for the termination of City Manager Veronica Miller's employment at Thursday's City Council meeting.

St. Cloud Mayor Chris Robertson called for the termination of City Manager Veronica Miller's employment at Thursday's City Council meeting.

St. Cloud mayor calls for city manager’s firing

Debbie Daniel
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Citing “serious issues” with what he perceived as a lack of professionalism and the ability to get answers on topics within the City, St. Cloud Mayor Chris Robertson called for a motion to terminate the employment of City Manager Veronica Miller at Thursday’s City Council meeting.
Isaiah Davis is accused of initiating communication with the undercover agent through the Badoo dating app.

Isaiah Davis is accused of initiating communication with the undercover agent through the Badoo dating app.

St. Cloud man accused of soliciting minor in undercover sting

Kristin Hurst
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
A 27-year-old St. Cloud man was arrested Tuesday after investigators say he engaged in sexually explicit conversations and sent obscene photos to an undercover investigator posing as a 14-year-old girl.
The St. Cloud City Council questioned former Economic Development Director Antranette Forbes and Parks and Recreation Special Events Manager Erin Jenks at Thursday's meeting regarding special event processes. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

The St. Cloud City Council questioned former Economic Development Director Antranette Forbes and Parks and Recreation Special Events Manager Erin Jenks at Thursday's meeting regarding special event processes. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

Special St. Cloud City Council meeting seeks clarity on event processes

Debbie Daniel
Friday, July 4, 2025
St. Cloud City Council held another special meeting Thursday to discuss City processes for special event and facility rental processes. Former Economic Development Director Antranette Forbes and Parks and Recreation Special Events Manager Erin Jenks were present to answer Council’s questions.
In response to comments about the city’s pause on proclamation, St. Cloud Deputy Mayor Shawn Fletcher was stripped of that title Thursday. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

In response to comments about the city’s pause on proclamation, St. Cloud Deputy Mayor Shawn Fletcher was stripped of that title Thursday. (Photo/City of St. Cloud)

St. Cloud Council votes to replace Deputy Mayor Fletcher

Debbie Daniel
Friday, June 13, 2025
Tensions boiled over at Thursday night’s St. Cloud City Council meeting as a sharp rift between Mayor Chris Robertson and Deputy Mayor Shawn Fletcher took center stage, overshadowing the evening’s agenda.
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