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Joy, Community, and Collective Care in Challenging Times
November 17, 2025
Across Minnesota and around the country, school communities are navigating economic uncertainty. Rising costs, housing instability, and food insecurity touch far too many families. In St. Cloud, nearly 70% of our students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, and more than one in ten students experience homelessness during the school year. These are sobe…
Why Year-End Giving Matters — and How It Strengthens Our Schools
November 6, 2025
As the year winds down, many of us take time to reflect on what we’re grateful for — our families, our community, and the opportunities that help our children grow and thrive. For nonprofits like the District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF 742), this season of gratitude is also a season of generosity. Year-end giving plays a vital rol…
Hungry at the Table: Childhood and Family Food Insecurity in District 742
October 29, 2025
When a child misses meals or worries about food, the effects are educational, health-related, and emotional: trouble concentrating, lower energy for schoolwork or sports, stress at home, and long-term health implications. That’s why local organizations, schools, and volunteers focus not only on emergency food but on programs that keep kids fed year-round —…
Planning for the Future: Building a Legacy That Supports 742 Students
October 22, 2025
Planning a vacation takes time and care — you choose your destination, make reservations, and pack for the journey. There’s another part of life that deserves the same thoughtful attention: your estate plan.
Just like a well-planned trip gives you peace of mind and lets you enjoy the adventure, having a plan for your future ensures that your loved ones — a…
District 742 School Board Special Election: Meet the Candidates and Make Your Plan to Vote
October 15, 2025
A special election is coming up for the St. Cloud Area School District 742 School Board, and local voters will have the chance to help shape the district’s future. One open seat will be filled in this November 4, 2025 election, and three community members have stepped forward as candidates.
This election will determine who serves a three-year term on the b…
Empowering Tomorrow’s Athletes: Coborn’s & WK Kellogg Donate to Local Middle Schools
October 8, 2025
In a heartening display of corporate-community partnership, Coborn’s and WK Kellogg Co. have teamed up to donate $12,000 to support athletics programs at four area middle schools, including our very own North and South Jr High!
Here’s what this gift means for students, schools, and the broader community — and why it matters.
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Joy, Community, and Collective Care in Challenging Times
November 17, 2025
Why Year-End Giving Matters — and How It Strengthens Our Schools
November 6, 2025