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St. Cloud Essential Info
Overview
Saint Cloud is a city in Central Minnesota with a population of 63,000. Although it may have few attractions to draw the tourist, it is a nexus of medical advances, particularly in orthopedics (St. Cloud Orthopedics Associates, for example). A "College town" as well, as it is home to St. Cloud State University and St Cloud Technical College. The College of St. Benedict and St. John's University are located nearby.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Apr-Sep
Current Time
Current Weather
Partly Cloudy
Fun Facts
- The 1992 Mighty Ducks movie’s courthouse scene was filmed in St. Cloud at the courthouse.
- The St. Cloud Prison wall is the second largest wall in the world built by prisoners. It’s ranked second next to the Great Wall of China. The wall stands about 22-feet high and 1.5 miles wide.
- St. Cloud has its very own superman. His name is John Fillah and he’s been seen around town for more than 20 years dressed up as superman.
- The 1989 film “Catch Me If You Can” was filmed entirely in St. Cloud.
- Country music singer Trishia Yearwood, who is married to Garth Brooks, put St. Cloud on the map with her song, “On A Bus To St. Cloud".
Popular Foods
- Honey Bourbon Chicken
- Shredded Beef Chimichangas
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