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St. Cloud, Minnesota

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Location

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    (1856- )
    2018 Population: 68,043
    Home of St. Cloud State University
    Located at the junction of Stearns, Benton and Sherburne counties
    Nicknamed 'The Granite City'
    Located along the Mississippi River

Why St. Cloud, Minnesota might be annoying:

    It was the location for a notable feud between General Sylvanus Lowry and Jane Grey Swisshelm during the late 1800's.
    It faced a population decline when a U.S. Supreme Court declined slaves the rights to file freedom suits.
    It has hot and humid summers and extremely cold winters.
    It was deemed 'Minnesota's worst city to live in' by USA Today (2018).
    It is overshadowed by the likes of and Duluth and the Twin Cities.

Why St. Cloud, Minnesota might not be annoying:

    It is named after Saint-Cloud, France.
    It has a lot of historic architecture in its downtown core.
    Due to its location along the Mississippi River, it is a hub for watersports activities.
    Its economy is predominantly based on agriculture, farming and granite production.
    It was recognized for its efforts in producing renewable energy (2016).

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying