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St. Cloud State University has requested one time dollars from the Minnesota State Legislature for a new chiller at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. SCSU Interim President Larry Dietz says the chiller in the arena has out used its usefulness by about 20 years.

President Trump is expected to hand down extensive tariffs on numerous countries throughout the world starting today. St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian joined me on WJON. He expects the products that will be immediately affected include automobiles, electronics (cell phone, computers, etc..) and pharmaceuticals.

Another St. Cloud State team has taken first place

St. Cloud State will have 2 days of commencement ceremonies December 12-13 for those graduating after the first semester. SCSU Interim President Larry Dietz joined me on WJON. He says approximately 750 students will be graduated with 2 ceremonies on December 12 with another 4 on December 13.

St. Cloud State now offering four technology based boot camps

St. Cloud State announced this summer that they plan to demolish unused academic buildings and residence halls when the money becomes available to do so. SCSU Interim President Larry Dietz joined me on WJON.

Halenbeck Hall has been the home of St. Cloud State basketball since 1965. In 1963 the Minnesota State legislature approved several new buildings on the SCSU campus including the Performing Arts Center, Case Hall and a $2.2 Million physical education building which became Halenbeck Hall.

SCSU's Journey Across the World to highlight diversity at the school

SCSU's Esports Arena designed to bring everyone together

Last month St. Cloud State made it known their plans to remove unused residence halls. SCSU Interim President Larry Dietz joined me on WJON this week. He says they still intent to remove unused buildings but because the removal of each building would cost approximately $2 Million, there is no timeline to remove these buildings.

St. Cloud State University is undergoing numerous changes which includes financial cuts but the elimination of unused residence halls appears next on the chopping block.

Two area colleges are looking to improve their partnership to benefit students