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17 hours ago

Hey, Ashli at 981Country -- we're working on solving item #8 for you! (Can't help with all of the food stuff though, sorry!)www.GreatRiverCM.orgminnesotasnewcountry.com/9-ways-to-instantly-improve-st-cloud/ ... See MoreSee Less

9 Ways to Instantly Improve St. Cloud

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It's funny because I always have these little ideas for how to improve St. Cloud.

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Great River Children's Museum

1 day ago

Here is the answer to last week's trivia question:"According to a newspaper clipping from Red Owl Super Market in 1944, how much was a pound of beef roast?A) 39 cents B) 21 cents C) 36 cents D) 24 cents"The correct answer is D) 24 cents. Red Owl Super Market was an occupant of our space for a short time from 1944-1948.Thank you to everyone who participated this week and stay tuned for the next trivia question on Thursday, January 28th! ... See MoreSee Less

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Great River Children's Museum

6 days ago

Great River Children’s Museum is preparing to remodel the former bank building. Converting this 100-room facility into large open exhibit spaces will be a major milestone for Downtown Saint Cloud.GRCM values the natural world as a source of inspiration, knowledge, and self discovery. It is GRCM's desire that building fixtures avoid the landfill, if possible, and a dedicated volunteer has inventoried what remains within the former banking facility.Available items will be posted on the “St Cloud (Stearns County)” Freecycle.org group throughout 2021. ... See MoreSee Less

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Great River Children's Museum

7 days ago

Here is this week's trivia question:According to a newspaper clipping from Red Owl Super Market in 1944, how much was a pound of beef roast?A) 39 cents B) 21 cents C) 36 cents D) 24 centsLeave your answer in the comments below! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Thank you to everyone who participated in last week's trivia question! The answer is below:"This close-up photo was taken on the second floor of our building. What is it?"If you answered racquetball wall/court you are correct! Part of the museum building space was once an athletic club. It was an occupant of our building for at least 25 years from 1963 - 1988. Below are some photographs of some of the remnants from the old racquetball court. Stay tuned for another trivia question on Thursday, January 21. ... See MoreSee Less

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