Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of August.
Good morning, St. Cloud.
🏘️ Community
Local sports icon Duane L.
Grant, a St. Cloud Tech Hall of Famer and University of Iowa letterman, passed away Saturday, Aug. 15 at St. Cloud Hospital. Memorial services will be held Friday, Aug. 21 at Daniel Funeral Home.
🎭 Culture
Cirque Italia is bringing its water circus to St. Cloud next week at Crossroads Center behind Target to showcase acrobatic water acts.
The shows run from Aug. 28 through Aug. 31 and offer tickets ranging from $15 to $65 plus various seating options.
🎓 Education
A white coat ceremony will welcome 24 future physicians at the University of Minnesota Medical School’s CentraCare Regional Campus in St. Cloud, scheduled for Thursday, Aug.
20 at 6:30 p.m. at The Park Event Center — a key step to train doctors dedicated to rural healthcare needs.
🏛️ Government
Gail Cruikshank of Greater St. Cloud was appointed for a 3-year term on the Governor's Workforce Development Board to advise on Minnesota’s workforce needs.
Her role gives Central Minnesota a voice to shape funding and support for the region's shrinking workforce.
St. Cloud received a $119,253 state grant through the Community Tree Planting Grants program to remove dying trees and diversify its canopy, a move funded by the state Legislature that aims to protect local tree populations and boost urban greenery.
🏥 Health
CentraCare — St. Cloud Hospital received the American Heart Association’s Commitment to Quality Award for heart and stroke care today — it is the only Minnesota hospital honored for meeting strict standards.
Paynesville well owners can have their drinking water tested free next month on Wednesday, Sept.
2 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the American Legion (770 Diekmann Drive), where onsite screenings for nitrates and chlorides and discounted arsenic tests will be offered along with free expert consultation.
St. Cloud Hospital was named the No. 2 heart care program today by U.S. News & World Report for its CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center (handling over 60,000 patient visits with about 60 providers).
The ranking places it second only to Mayo Clinic and highlights its advanced care and research.
🏈 Sports
More than a dozen local baseball teams will compete in the state amateur tournament starting Friday, Aug.
21 in New Prague, Jordan - and Shakopee; the games across Class A, B, and C will conclude on Labor Day, Sept. 6.
St. Cloud State volleyball is ranked 5th in Division II and will open the season with road tournaments in Marquette on Aug.
27 through Aug. 28 — then in Maine Shores, Florida from Sep. 3 to Sep. 5. Home games start on Sep. 11 at Hallenbeck Hall as tickets are on sale.
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