
Contact
St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Bruce Thielman, Deputy Director
320-252-0880
City of St. Cloud website
City Population: 66,228 (2006 estimate)
Population Growth Rate: 35.7% (1990-2006)
School District: 742
Number of Schools: 18
Number of Students: 9,560
Major Transportation Routes: Interstate 94, US Hwy 10, MN Hwy 15, MN Hwy 23, Northwest Airlink
Top Employers: CentraCare Health Systems, State of MN, Gold'n Plump, Electrolux Home Products, St. Cloud Public Schools, Bauerly Companies, Merrill Corp, Cold Spring Granite
Property Tax Rate (East St. Cloud): 105.23% Total (2006 Average)
Municipal Tax Rate: 38.11%
County Tax Rate: 48.73%
School Tax Rate: 15.63%
Special Tax Rate: 2.77%
Chamber of Commerce:
www.stcloudareachamber.com 320-251-2940
City Services:
City Hall 320-255-7201
Chamber of Commerce 320-251-2940
Schools:
St. Cloud Area School District ISD 742 encompasses a total
of 12 elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools
and two alternative learning centers. The city is also home to
five colleges and universities, including St. Cloud State University
and St. Cloud Technical College. For more information call 320-253-9333
or visit isd742.org
Churches:
53 churches within the City of St. Cloud serve a wide variety of denominations.
Medical Services:
CentraCare Health System is comprised of three hospitals, one of which is
in the city of St. Cloud. This system also has long-term care facilities,
clinics and numerous specialty care services. Dentists, chiropractors and
other health care specialists have practices within the community.
Hospitals:
CentraCare Clinic 320-252-5131
VA Medical Center 320-252-1670
Mail Services:
First Class Post Office
and Express Service
available.
Financial Institutions:
American Express Financial Advisors - American National Bank of
Minnesota - Coldwell Banker Burnett First Fuel Banks - Lakewood
Mortgage - Northern Star Bank, Quazar Capital Corporation -
American Heritage National Bank Bankers Systems, Inc. - Coldwell
Banker Commercial Minnwest Bank, M.V. - St. Stephen State Bank -
Stearns BankUS Bank - TCF Bank - Wells Fargo Bank
Newspapers:
St. Cloud Times (daily)
Minneapolis Star Tribune (daily)
St. Paul Pioneer Press (daily)
Radio Stations:
WJON-AM - KSJR-FM - KCLD-FM
Utilities and Services:
St. Cloud Utilities 320-255-7211
Electricity:
Excel Energy 800-895-4999
Connexus Energy 612-323-2600
Stearns Electric Association 320-259-6601
Natural Gas:
CenterPoint Energy/Minnegasco 763-372-4727
Telecommunications: (Telephone, Cable, Internet)
Qwest Communications 800-244-1111 (Residential)
800-603-6000 (Business)
Charter Communications 800-581-0081
Airport Information:
St. Cloud Regional Airport Information 320-255-7292
In the area of site selection assistance, the Area Economic Development Partnership maintains a comprehensive database of available buildings in the community. The Partnership is experienced and comfortable in assuming the role of coordinating search activities, including the making of individual appointments for building showings. (320-252-2177)
The St. Cloud Area is also proud of its outstanding track record in the area of customized training packages. The St. Cloud Technical College, St. Cloud State University, and the Area Economic Development Partnership aggressively involve themselves in the process of assembling made-to-order solutions to company needs for applicant screening, job skills profiling, and customized, on-site training activities. The value of the in-kind contribution represented by these efforts is typically about 50% of a firm's overall employee development costs.
| Phone: | 763-765-3001 800-433-5229 |
| Fax: | 763-765-3232 |