How to Subscribe to the St. Cloud Times and What You Get

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The St. Cloud Times (sctimes.com) is the local news source for Central Minnesota, and it offers a subscription option for readers who want full access. The site shows subscription-related signals (subscribe/subscription) and references an eNewspaper, which indicates that a paid tier unlocks the complete news experience. To subscribe, look for the subscribe link in the site header or the prompt that appears when you hit a paywall on an article. Exact pricing, cancellation terms, and refund policies are not specified in the available site information, so check the subscription page directly for current rates and conditions.

What the St. Cloud Times Covers

The homepage and story feeds show the range of local content you get access to:

  • News – Local reporting such as a Nirvana Wellness and Spa opening in St. Cloud, a death at Stearns County Jail, and city council debates over police use of Flock and Axon ALPRs.
  • Sports – Coverage of St. Cloud State volleyball and a weekly Athlete of the Week vote.
  • Entertainment – Arts and events, including the Paramount Center for the Arts October lineup.
  • Business – Openings and local commerce, such as Lion's Fitness reopening and Game 7 Cards & Collectibles on West St. Germain.
  • Opinion – Columns and letters, including pieces on Minneapolis violence and Minnesota job training.
  • Life and Shopping – Consumer-focused stories and deals.
  • Obituaries and eNewspaper – Listed among the "Must Read" sections, with the eNewspaper being a digital replica of the print edition.

How to Subscribe

  1. Go to sctimes.com.
  2. Find the Subscribe link, typically in the top navigation or header.
  3. Choose a subscription offer on the signup page.
  4. Create an account or sign in, then enter payment details.
  5. After subscribing, log in to read full articles and access the eNewspaper.

If you encounter a paywall while reading, the prompt usually includes a direct subscribe link.

What You Get With a Subscription

  • Full article access – Unrestricted reading of local news, sports, business, and opinion.
  • eNewspaper – A digital version of the print edition.
  • Subscriber features – Access to contests, surveys, and nomination forms (such as the Pro Football Hall of Fame Awards of Character nomination seen on the site).

What to Check Before Subscribing

The available information does not list prices, cancellation rules, or refund policies. Before committing, review the subscription page for:

  • Current monthly or annual pricing
  • Renewal and cancellation terms
  • Refund policy
  • Any introductory offers and when they expire

These details change, so confirm them on the site at the time you sign up.