Trent Abrego

St. Cloud

Business Reporter at St. Cloud Live

business reporter @stcloudlive

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St. Cloud woman leads proposed pet memorial garden

1 week ago | stcloudlive.com | Trent Abrego |Lauren Breunig |Dené Dryden |Robin Fish

ST. CLOUD — Laura Ellavsky knows how it feels to lose a pet. Her pug-Boston Terrier mix, Mozzie, died in March 2024. Mozzie had been around for a third of her life, making at least four moves — including one across state lines with her. "Really significant formative years of life. That relationship was really important to me. He was the best dog, he loved my kids, everywhere they were, he followed," Ellavsky said. "...
Stearns Bank appoints new president

1 week ago | stcloudlive.com | Trent Abrego

ST. CLOUD — Heather Plumski is the new president at Stearns Bank. Plumski will replace Kelly Skalicky, who will remain CEO of the bank, according to a news release from Stearns Bank. The move was effective on March 26. As president, Plumski will oversee the organization's day-to-day operations, drive its national strategic plan and expand its initiatives, according to the release.
Biz Buzz: Get your garden ready now

1 week ago | stcloudlive.com | Trent Abrego

ST. CLOUD — While snow was on the ground just weeks ago, signs of spring are starting to appear, with showers expected and temperatures rising. April serves as a milestone month for those looking to start their own gardens — whether that includes perennial and annual plants, planting trees and vegetables. The University of Minnesota Extension's Midwest gardening calendar indicates: Cut back perennials; March, April and November. Start summer vegetable seeds indoors; mid-March through mid-April.
St. Cloud police holding dog walker watch event on April 22

1 week ago | stcloudlive.com | Trent Abrego

ST. CLOUD — The St. Cloud Police Department will host a situational awareness event for those interested in its dog walker watch program. Crime Prevention Specialist Emily Voigt will deliver the presentation, focusing on reducing crime in St. Cloud neighborhoods. The St. Cloud Police Department launched the dog walker watch program last year as part of a national initiative through the National Association of Town Watch.
Baristas at Sartell's Starbucks vote for union

1 week ago | stcloudlive.com | Trent Abrego

SARTELL — Starbucks baristas at the Sartell store have voted to unionize, becoming the 14th location in the state to win a union election, according to a Starbucks Workers United release. Starbucks Workers United is a worker-led union organizing effort. It's the second local store to unionize, following workers at the 502 Second St. S. location in downtown St. Cloud. The move comes as more than 11,000 baristas at more than 570 locations have unionized, according to the release.
New St. Cloud therapy clinic aims to meet growing demand for pediatric care

1 week ago | stcloudlive.com | Trent Abrego

ST. CLOUD — Sarah and Jed Meyer are planning a June opening for Family Achievement Center, a referral-based pediatric-focused clinic specializing in physical, occupational and speech therapy. The couple will own and operate the clinic on Roosevelt Road as part of a licensing agreement with Family Achievement Center, which has two locations in the Twin Cities metro area.
St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Paynesville farmers' markets receive grants

1 week ago | stcloudlive.com | Trent Abrego

ST. CLOUD — Farmers' markets in St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids and Paynesville have been awarded grants from Compeer Financial. The grants are up to $1,000 for marketing, technology or educational efforts, according to a news release from Compeer Financial, a farm credit cooperative with financial services through Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. It's the seventh year that Compeer Financial has offered grants under its farm credit cooperative's giving program, according to the release.
Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center names new director

1 week ago | stcloudlive.com | Trent Abrego

ST. CLOUD β Mike Heen has been named director of the Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center, according to a release from the organization. The Central Small Minnesota Business Development Center is federally funded and hosted by St. Cloud State University and its Herberger Business School, according to the release. Heen has 15 years of experience working with small businesses, including as a lender in Williston, North Dakota and working directly with the center.
St. Cloud-based Coborn's acquires two South Dakota grocery stores

1 week ago | wctrib.com | Trent Abrego

ST. CLOUD — Coborn's has purchased two grocery stores in northeastern South Dakota, according to a news release from the company. The locations include Kessler's Food and Grocery in Aberdeen and Kessler's Food and Fuel in Miller. Approximately 250 employees work in the two locations, according to the release. The sale is expected to close later this month. The company's other Coborn's locations in South Dakota are Huron and Mitchell, according to its website.
Jules' Bistro owner earns Minnesota's women-owned small business award

1 week ago | stcloudlive.com | Trent Abrego

ST. CLOUD — Donella Westphal, the owner of Jules' Bistro, was awarded as Minnesota's Women-Owned Small Business of the Year by the Small Business Administration (SBA), according to a release from the SBA. Westphal purchased Jules' Bistro in 2007 and has grown the business exponentially, doubling its size, increasing revenue and expanding operations with a bakery, deli, catering company and retail space, the release said.