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Welcome to Greater St. Cloud

Just up the road from the Twin Cities is a cluster of communities known for a little bit of everything: small-town comforts, big-city conveniences, outdoor recreation, cultural diversity, inspiring art and entertainment. We like living here. We know you will too.

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Nov 21

The idea for Central Minnesota Wildlife Rehabilitation began in 2008 when a few wildlife rehabilitators recognized the need for a local rehab and nature center in our area. Prior to forming the organization, individuals in the organization cared for orphaned and injured native wildlife in their homes as entirely independent, donation-supported, permitted wildlife rehabilitators. “We often had to turn animals away or transport them to the closest facilities hours away because our cages were full. For years, we dreamed of “someday” having a place locally. When the city sold Heritage Park and Nature Center, and we watched the destruction of natural habitats for many native wildlife species, we realized the time had come to take action,” shared Robbi Hoy, President of Central MN Wildlife Rehabilitation. In 2019, they became recognized by the IRS as a charitable non-profit.

“Since starting the organization and becoming a non-profit, we have continued with the hope of a center, but for now, Central Minnesota Wildlife Rehab has allowed us to take in more animals in need of care. We have worked hard to raise money to help pay for vet bills, food, medicine, and cages. We’ve also been able to generate a little interest in our cause and now have a new rehabilitator working with us out of Becker, MN in addition to Greater St. Cloud.”

"All of our funding is through donations. Our Wrap for Wildlife event is one of our biggest fundraising events each year. Our team wraps gifts in exchange for cash during the holiday season. We set up at Crossroads Shopping Center and are happy when people support our cause in exchange for us helping them prepare for the holidays.”

Learn more about Central MN Wildlife Rehabilitation and how you can support them via the link in our bio!

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Nov 20

Meet one of the incredible investor cities that help make #StCloudShines a reality — the City of Waite Park! A huge thank you for supporting our mission and helping us highlight everything that makes Central MN special. We’re proud to be part of these vibrant communities! ✨

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Nov 12

Shop #local this holiday season and check out Fuzy Loon Designs! #StCloudShines

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Nov 11

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country! Your sacrifice and dedication protect our freedoms every day, and we're incredibly grateful for your service. We thank you, and salute you. 🇺🇸

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Nov 8

@fuzzyloondesigns began as a hobby business in 2016 and expanded with a Waite Park storefront in early 2024. Sarah and Dan Fitzgerald own the family-run printing and engraving business. Fuzzy Loon Designs specializes in direct-to-consumer and business-to-business products; they do all their printing and engraving in-house, with no minimums or setup fees.

“Our storefront isn’t just a custom printing shop; it’s also a local gift shop where people can find unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. We love helping customers create memorable items, whether it’s a single custom shirt or a beautifully crafted tumbler, all with a focus on quality and quick turnaround,” shared Sarah.

“We’re big believers in supporting our local community here in Central MN, which allows us to showcase the incredible talent in our area. We’re grateful to see the impact that sourcing locally has on our store and community. We’re active members of the Chamber of Commerce and work closely with many local businesses. We are always looking for ways to support our community."

Support local this holiday season and learn more about Fuzzy Loon Designs in our recent #StCloudShines blog, linked in our bio!

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Nov 5

Happy Election Day! Remember - EVERY VOTE COUNTS! 🇺🇸

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Nov 2

🍂🕒 Daylight Savings Time is here — be sure to set your clocks back one hour tonight! How will you spend your extra time? #FallBack #DaylightSavings #StCloudShines

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Oct 31

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃👻🍬 If your place of business is partaking in any fun costumes or you're out in your neighborhood with family and friends, be sure to tag us! We can't wait to see your costumes. Have fun, be safe, and we hope it's full of TREATS (minimal tricks)!

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