Central Minnesota Catholic Worker will host an open house and house blessing Sunday, April 1. The event will be held from noon-2 p.m. at 35 Second Ave. SE in St. Joseph. The house blessing is planned for 1 p.m. Food, tours and good conversation will also be available during the event. The Catholic Worker Community exists to receive all and
McGoldrick enters Sixth District race
Seeks DFL endorsement to defeat Michele Bachmann in November There are millions of reasons why Brian McGoldrick shouldn’t run against Michele Bachmann, but even more reasons why he is. And why he’ll win. Successful businessman and Democrat Brian McGoldrick recently announced he is seeking the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor endorsement to run for the U.S. House of Representatives this November, on behalf
Highway 10 open house scheduled for March 29 in Becker
Highway 10 open house scheduled for March 29 in Becker Public invited to learn about project activities The public is invited to attend an open house Thursday, March 29, to discuss the Highway 10 resurfacing project between Clear Lake and Big Lake. The open house will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. in the old Council Chambers at Becker
Police Reserve volunteers needed
The Sartell Police Department is accepting applications for its volunteer Reserve Officer program. Applicants must possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license and be at least 18. They must be physically capable of assisting officers with duties such as traffic control, calls for service and security at special events. Applications are available on the City of Sartell website: www.sartellmn.com/police/police_reserves.htm They are
Naval Academy accepts apps for summer STEM program
Applications are now being accepted through April 15 for the United States Naval Academy Summer Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program 2012. The Summer STEM Program is held in three sessions: June 4-9 for rising 8th-9th graders; June 11-16 for rising 10th graders; and June 18-23 for rising 11th graders. The academy’s Summer STEM Program is an overnight academic program
Sidewalkers, horse leaders volunteers needed
Project Astride is looking for volunteers to be sidewalkers (no horse experience needed) and horse leaders (current horse experience required) to join their team and assist participants in positive and supportive riding experiences. Volunteers must be 16 years of age and able to walk and intermittently run, in sand footing for up to a half hour. There is also a
Sabre Nation Community Service Day needs help
We are currently organizing our second annual Sabre Nation Community Service Day, and we need your help! We want to thank our community for its continuous support and do something to show how much we appreciate it. On the afternoon of May 2, the students and teachers from Sartell-St. Stephen High School are going to be dispersed among the two
Compost site opens early
The signs of unusually warm early spring weather are everywhere, including at the Sartell compost site. Because residents have already been cleaning up yard waste, the compost site will be open for the next two Saturdays (March 31 and April 7). Hours of operation on both days will be 8 a.m.-4 p.m. A compost permit is required. The permits may