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St. Cloud, Minnesota

Located in Stearns County, Minnesota, St. Cloud was established in 1856. Known as the 'Granite City' for its quarrying industry. Named after Saint-Cloud, a suburb of Paris.
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Founded 1856 | Population 70,000 | Peak 70,000 (2024) | County Stearns County

Top 10 Most Important Events for St. Cloud, Minnesota

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1856 Founded: Mississippi River granite city.
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1869 Granite Industry: Major granite quarrying.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define St. Cloud's character and economy.
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2016 Mall Stabbing: Crossroads Center attack.
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Latest News in St Cloud

Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
People Stunned After Finally Learning What “SPAM” Actually Stands For
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Jan 1, 1970
YouTuber Asks Girlfriend To Shoot A Book He’s Holding With .50 Caliber Bullet, Ends In Tragedy
A tragic attempt to create viral content for YouTube ended in heartbreak after a young Minnesota couple’s dangerous stunt turned…
Jan 1, 1970
New Footage Of The Renee Good Shooting Sparks Outrage After People Spot This Small Detail
The deadly shooting of a Minnesota woman during an encounter with federal immigration officers is igniting fierce debate nationwid…
Jan 1, 1970
Amazon One Medical Just Launched a Full GLP-1 Weight Management Program — Convenience Meets Clinical Care
Amazon isn’t just delivering your packages anymore — it’s now delivering a complete weight management experience straight to…
Jan 1, 1970
Minnesota Election Judge Pleads Guilty to Allowing 11 Unregistered Voters to Cast Ballots in 2024 General Election
PARK RAPIDS, Minn.—A 65-year-old man who served as head election judge in a small northern Minnesota precinct has pleaded guilty…

Complete Historical Timeline

1856 Culture
Founded
1869 Industry
Granite Industry
1890 Culture
Higher Education
2016 Crime
Mall Stabbing

Did You Know?

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Known as the 'Granite City' for its quarrying industry.
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Named after Saint-Cloud, a suburb of Paris.
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St. Cloud State University is the major institution.
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St. Cloud is located in Stearns County, Minnesota.
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St. Cloud was founded in 1856.

Famous People from St. Cloud, Minnesota

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Gig Young
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Nov 4, 1913 · Died Oct 19, 1978 (age 64)
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Joel Gretsch
Actor, Television Actor · Born Dec 20, 1963 · Age 62
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June Marlowe
Actor, Film Actor · Born Nov 6, 1903 · Died Mar 10, 1984 (age 80)
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Alise Willoughby
Sport Cyclist · Born Jan 17, 1991 · Age 35
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Nate Wolters
Basketball Player · Born May 15, 1991 · Age 34

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