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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

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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
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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
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Nate Wolters
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