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St. Cloud Humane Society Was Formed – On 'This Date In Central Minnesota History'

Jim Maurice — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:42:36 +0000

ST. CLOUD - August 27th, 1893 – The St. Cloud Humane Society was formed “for the prevention of cruelty to human beings and dumb animals.” Around the year 1890, there was concern in St. Cloud about the welfare of children and animals, and the community attempted to create a Humane Society. They tried again to [...]

The College Of St. Benedict Began – On 'This Date In Central Minnesota History'

Jim Maurice — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:37:01 +0000

ST. JOSEPH – August 25th, 1913 – College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph begins fall of 1913. Pauline Mischow was the first college girl to arrive on August 25th.

In June of 1857, four Benedictine si

Jefferson Highway Officials Visit St. Cloud – On 'This Date In Central Minnesota History'

Jim Maurice — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:40:33 +0000

ST. CLOUD - July 25th, 1916 – Officials of the Jefferson Highway Association arrive in St. Cloud.

The turn of the century marked the development of automobiles as the most reliable means of transportation. Thus

Clemens Gardens Named – On 'This Date In Central Minnesota History'

Jim Maurice — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:36:34 +0000

ST. CLOUD – July 20th, 1989 – Clemens Gardens named for Viriginia Rose Clemens.

When a plot of land came up for sale across the street from the home of Bill and Virginia Clemens, they purchased and donated the land to the City of St. Cloud Park Department. July 20, 1989 is the date of the approved m

St. Cloud's Middle Town Started – On 'This Date In Central Minnesota History'

Jim Maurice — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:05:10 +0000

Here’s what happened on this date in Central Minnesota History…

July 19th, 1853 – John L. Wilson, the “Father of St. Cloud”, purchased a section of land in central Minnesota for $100. This is where Middle Town (St. Cloud) would develop.

The first

The Waite Park Railroad Shop Opened – On 'This Date In Central Minnesota History'

98 Country Staff — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:40:04 +0000

WAITE PARK – June 1st, 1891 – Waite Park Car Shops opened St. Cloud was a railway hub in the late 1800s. The city proved one of most important railway centers in the state with tracks spanning from Canada to the Pacific. The Minnesotan lines coincidentally converged in St. Cloud thus offering a direct connection [...]

Photojournalist Myron Hall was born – On 'This Date in Central Minnesota History'

98 Country Staff — Mon, 30 May 2011 12:00:28 +0000

ST. CLOUD - May 30, 1911 – Celebrating the life of Myron Hall

Myron Hall, whose 100th year birthday would be celebrated today, chronicled events for more than 40 years as the Times’ only photojournalist and proved an influential figure in the history of Central Minnesota.

Myron Hall was born in St. Cl

First Triplets Born At St. Cloud Hospital – On 'This Date In Central Minnesota History'

98 Country Staff — Wed, 25 May 2011 12:00:08 +0000

ST. CLOUD – May 25th, 1953 – First Triplets born at the St. Cloud Hospital The first triplets were born at the St. Cloud Hospital since it opened in its current location arrived on May 25th, 1953. The three boys, Bradley, Bruce, and Brian, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Kranz. All three were [...]

One Room Schoolhouses Closed – On 'This Date In Central Minnesota History'

98 Country Staff — Tue, 24 May 2011 11:00:37 +0000

UNDATED – May 24th, 1967 – Consolidation of one-room schoolhouses One room school houses are an image the majority of Minnesotans are familiar with. Either visiting one on a field trip or actually having attended a similar school, the image is a fond one of our Minnesotan roots. For the single room, furnished simply with [...]

Charles Lindbergh Flies Across The Atlantic Ocean – On 'This Date In Central Minnesota History'

98 Country Staff — Sat, 21 May 2011 06:00:29 +0000

Lindbergh made his name in a small single engine plane with five sandwiches and a quarter of water. The twenty-five year old Charles A. Lindbergh’s historic non-stop flight from New York to Paris may have taken thirty-three hours, yet his fame is still recognized today.

Benedictine Monks Arrive In St. Cloud – On 'This Date In Central Minnesota History'

98 Country Staff — Fri, 20 May 2011 12:40:53 +0000

After a tedious journey by steamboat down the Ohio and up the Mississippi, the fathers arrived in St. Cloud on May 20, 1856, one hundred and fifty five years ago today. This arrival inaugurated one of the more fascinating chapters in the religious history of St. Cloud.

Minnesota Becomes A State – On 'This Date In Central Minnesota History'

98 Country Staff — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:09:18 +0000

UNDATED – May 11th, 1858 – Minnesota becomes a state This great state that we live in came into existence on this date 153 years ago! First, Minnesota became a territory of the United States in 1849, then it was officially welcomed as the 32nd U.S. state on May 11, 1858. Minnesota applied to be [...]

A Vietnam War Protest was held in St. Cloud – on 'This Date In Central Minnesota History'

98 Country Staff — Thu, 05 May 2011 05:56:52 +0000

ST. CLOUD – May 5, 1970 – When the United States first began fighting the Vietnam War, there was a lot of support from the public and Congress. But, as the war dragged on, more and more people began to question and protest U.S. involvement. This movement was spearheaded by youth activists, and their numbers [...]

St. Cloud Area Men Volunteer To Fight In Civil War – on 'This Date In Central Minnesota History'

98 Country Staff — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:50:05 +0000

ST. CLOUD – April 29th, 1861 – First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry organized at Ft. Snelling On this date 150 years ago, the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry organized at Fr. Snelling. These troops were answering President Lincoln’s call for help. When Governor Ramsey volunteered 1,000 soldiers on April 14th, he set the precedent by making Minnesota [...]

The Inventor Of the Pontoon Was Born In Richmond – On 'This Date In Central Minnesota History'

98 Country Staff — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:00:29 +0000

Did you know that the pontoon boat was invented in Stearns County? It was, right here in Richmond, Minnesota, in 1951! Its inventor was Ambrose Weeres.

Famed African-American Singer Marion Anderson performed in St. Cloud – On 'This Date In Central Minnesota History'

jc665 — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Famed African-American contralto Marian Anderson gives concert in St. Cloud. Anderson is considered one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th Century.

St. Cloud Elects Its First Woman To City Council – On 'This Date In Central Minnesota History'

Tim Lyon — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 05:30:38 +0000

April 9, 1924 – Myra Dragoo became the first woman elected to the St. Cloud City Council.

St. Cloud Native Gig Young Won An Oscar – On 'This Date In Central Minnesota History' [VIDEO]

Tim Lyon — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:30:08 +0000

April 7th, 1970 – St. Cloud native Byron Barr (aka: Gig Young) won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1969 film They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?

St. Cloud Becomes One Town – On "This Date In Central Minnesota History"

98 Country Staff — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:30:26 +0000

ST. CLOUD -- April 2nd, 1856 – The three settlements, Upper Town, Middle Town, and Lower Town, were granted authority by the Minnesota Territorial Legislature to incorporate into the City of St. Cloud in March 1856, and on April 2nd the first town officers were chosen.

This Date In Central Minnesota History – March 28th, 1870

Tim Lyon — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:48:20 +0000

On this date in "Central Minnesota History" abolitionist and women's rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton visited St. Cloud. Learn all about her stop here.