by Amy Degerstrom | Jan 20, 2020 | Remarkable Women
Janelle P. Kendall (1965-) Janelle P. Kendall became the first female Stearns County in 2003 when she defeated a 30-year male incumbent for the position. Overlooking downtown St. Cloud form her office on the fourth floor of the Administration Center, Kendall said,...
by Amy Degerstrom | Jan 20, 2020 | Remarkable Women
The Women’s Fund (2003-) The Women’s Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation is established to create and support programs that enhance the lives of all women and children, involving women as leaders and donors in the process. The Women’s Fund of the...
by Amy Degerstrom | Jan 20, 2020 | Remarkable Women
Mary Knevel (1911-2008) Mary Knevel became a United States Navy nurse and a reserve-active duty ensign in 1943. Knevel had the opportunity to board American, British, and Russian vessels but spent the greater part of her enlistment caring for soldiers in the Great...
by Amy Degerstrom | Jan 20, 2020 | Remarkable Women
Tarryl Clark (1961-) Tarryl Clark became one of the new women in the Minnesota State Senate when she was elected District 15 Senator in December 2005. Based on her experience working with legislators as an advocate for working families and seniors, she quickly won the...
by Amy Degerstrom | Jan 20, 2020 | Remarkable Women
Grace McDowell (1896 – 1989) was a woman ahead of her time, helping to shape the development of St. Cloud during the 1960s with wit and wisdom. McDowall served two terms on the St. Cloud City council and was its president for four years. She was not motivated by one...
