this date in central minnesota history

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...

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, roads began their grand expansion...

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...

It was 19 years ago today that Hollywood came to St. Cloud. The Stearns County Courthouse served as the backdrop for the opening courtroom scenes of "The Mighty Ducks."