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If you have a tip concerning a crime, call the Sartell Police Department at 320-251-8186 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301, or access its tip site at tricountycrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a crime. June 12 12:50 a.m. Warrant. 10th Avenue N.  Officers were called

June 8 was a perfect day for parade watching the 80-unit Sartell SummerFest parade.

by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com Harley Davidson motorcycle riders who enjoy riding the highways during warmer days might enjoy the warmth and comfort of a keepsake quilt during cold days they are not able to ride. These motorcycle riders will have a chance to bid on a Harley Davidson T-shirt quilt at the annual quilt auction which will take place at

by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com There’s good news for bus riders in Sartell A pilot service dubbed ConneX, has been extended through the rest of this year, to Dec. 31, 2019. It is an on-demand ride service introduced to Sartell in January by the St. Cloud-based Metro Bus. Metro Bus Chief Executive Officer Ryan Daniel said the service has been steadily

by Stephanie Dickrell news@thenewsleaders.com After 33 years, Judy Weyrens will say goodbye to city hall, retiring as city administrator this summer. The City Council accepted Weyrens’ resignation at Monday’s meeting, with a vote of four to one, with council member Troy Goracke dissenting. “We accept this with regret, Judy,” said Mayor Rick Schultz. “I’m overwhelmed with the amount of work

by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Sartell is now officially a Bicycle Friendly Community, one of only 29 cities in Minnesota to be so honored and one of 464 in the nation. At the June 10 city council meeting, the city was honored with a Bicycle-Friendly Community certificate (bronze level) by Dorian Grilley, executive director of the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota. The

by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com The Save Station movement is growing by leaps and bounds in St. Joseph, with more and more people and organizations jumping aboard to get Automated External Defibrillator Save Stations set up at outdoor locations. Recently the city of St. Joseph ordered four of the stations. When the city’s administrator, Judy Weyrens, told a friend, Audrey Twit,

  by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com After proving his automotive know-how in a national automotive knowledge and skills contest, Nick Martel is sure he wants to pursue a career in automotive technology. “I decided this is the direction for the rest of my life,” Martel said. Martel, a senior at Sartell High School, earned a trip to the National Automotive Technology