Allison R. Donahue
Michigan Advance
Lansing, MI, United States
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Report: Childcare workforce at ‘crisis’ level of staff shortages ⋆
Michigan’s early childhood workforce has reached “crisis levels” of staffing shortages due to a lack of state support and low compensation, according to a report this month from the Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP), Kids Count in Michigan and Think Babies Michigan. Childcare workers in the state are among the lowest wage earners in […] → Read More
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School principal leaves district after 18 years
Sauk Rapids-Rice middle school principal, Nate Rudolph, is resigning after 18 years with the district. → Read More
Sartell-St. Stephen partners with community to add fresh produce to school lunch
In the first three weeks of donations, the Sartell-St. Stephen school district has already received about 270 pounds of fresh vegetables. → Read More
Here's when Central Minnesota students go back to school
Here is when St. Cloud area K-12 schools, colleges and universities are heading back to class → Read More
'Diversity is a benefit to mankind': Baha'i Unity Picnic focuses on community oneness
Baha'is of Central Minnesota hosted the 2nd annual Unity Picnic on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at Lake George. → Read More
4-H Engineering Challenge introduces students to STEM
About 33 teams of students showcased their homemade machines to address water pollution at the 5th annual Minnesota 4-H Engineering Design Challenge → Read More
Volunteers fill exposed shoreline with native plants during drawdown
Volunteers have been working to get 45,000 plants in the exposed mud flats around cabins and public access points at Little Rock Lake. → Read More
Sauk Rapids-Rice expected to approve a $37 million referendum to replace Pleasantview
School board members met Monday night to discuss a $37 million referendum to rebuild Pleasantview Elementary → Read More
St. Cloud VA starts early with smoking ban for veterans
On July 15, the St. Cloud VA implemented a no-smoking policy for all patients and visitors. Employees are allowed to smoke for now. → Read More
Takin' it to the streets: Sartell officials get resident perspective on street safety
Sartell city council members and residents met on 13th Ave N to discuss solutions to street safety issues in their neighborhood Monday → Read More
What is Namaste Care for end-of-life patients?
Moments Hospice came to St. Cloud in April and has brought with it a connection-based approach to dementia care new to Central Minnesota → Read More
Could the housing market determine your ability to choose area schools?
Last year, Sauk Rapids-Rice limited open enrollment into the district, similar to Sartell's policy. Is the housing market too tight for new families? → Read More
If you can't beat 'em, eat 'em: how local gardeners get creative with pesky weeds
Many people might find weeds to be a nuisance in their yards or gardens, but some local gardeners are finding new ways to give these plants a purpose → Read More
Sartell outdoor performance venue to open after landscape completion
The landscaping project at the new Lake Francis performance patio is the last thing holding back the city from inviting crowds to concerts and events. → Read More
Want to learn how Sauk Rapids-Rice school district runs? This new community program will teach you.
Sauk Rapids-Rice's District Academy is a program designed to get community members involved in school board operations. → Read More
Get on board with Central Minnesota's first ever long-distance skateboarding race
A three-day, 200-mile distance skateboarding race will be taking over Lake Wobegon Trail and Central Lakes Trail from July 19-21. → Read More
Toppan Merrill announces $6 million expansion in Sartell
Toppan Merrill is closing operations in St. Cloud and expanding Sartell facilities. → Read More
Benton County proposes law to raise tobacco purchasing age to 21
Benton County board will vote in July to amend the tobacco ordinance, which would prohibit rural vendors to sell to anyone under 21. → Read More
Eagle Scout brings new game to Sauk Rapids and the kids are going gaga over it
Ian Cairns, a boy scout member of Troop 9, built a Gaga Ball pit at the Sauk Rapids Municipal Park for his Eagle Scouts project. → Read More
St. Cloud man suspected of assault tries to flee police at hospital
A St. Cloud man is being held at the Stearns County Jail after his suspected involvement in a street fight and attempt to flee from police custody → Read More