Nearly 20,000 students picked up a book this year through the St. Cloud Rox Reading Program, making 2026 the program's biggest season yet.
For the past 15 years, Magnifi Financial Credit Union has partnered with the St. Cloud Rox Reading Program to help inspire a love of reading beyond the classroom. This year's program reached 19,700 students from 59 elementary schools, who logged an incredible 900,000 minutes of reading throughout Central Minnesota.
Since the partnership began in 2012, more than 177,000 students have participated, making the Rox Reading Program one of the region's most impactful literacy programs.
More Than Reading
Every page turned brings students one step closer to rewards while encouraging a habit that can last a lifetime.
Each student who completes the program receives:
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Two St. Cloud Rox game tickets
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Entry into a weekly drawing to win a Magnifi x Rox drawstring bag
- Entry to win $250 to a Magnifi Financial savings account
This year, Magnifi awarded:
- Three students: $250 each
- Three teachers: $250 each
- One school: $1,000 to purchase new library books, equipment, and supplies
A Community Effort
Helping kids discover a love of reading takes an entire community.
"It's truly a team effort between our schools, the Rox staff, teachers, parents, school support staff, and administrators," said Scott Schreiner, Managing Partner of the St. Cloud Rox. "Magnifi Financial has been a partner with the Rox Reading Program since its inception."
“We’re proud to continue supporting the Rox Reading Program and helping inspire students across Central Minnesota to discover a love for reading,” said Gary Meyer, Senior Vice President of Retail Banking at Magnifi Financial.
Congratulations to the 2026 Winners!
Students:
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Adalinn from Rice Elementary: $250
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Dawson from Eden Valley Watkins: $250
- Ava from Lincoln Elementary: $250
Teachers:
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Lisa Mitchell from Pinewood Elementary: $250
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Kimberly Stach from Becker Primary: $250
- Collin Eckman from Lindbergh Elementary: $250
- Albany Elementary: $1,000
We're proud to support programs that strengthen our communities and inspire the next generation of readers. Congratulations to everyone who participated this year!
