A new program encourages more bicycling by using incentives with businesses along the Lake Wobegon Trail. The Bicycle Benefits Business program encourages biking to a business through incentives that are awarded to customers who arrive by bike and show their Bike Benefits helmet sticker. Helmet stickers are purchased by the customer for $5 and are good at any participating business.
SummerFest set for June 7-8
We know it’s time for summer because it’s time for Sartell SummerFest. The annual summer event takes place Friday and Saturday, June 7-8. The fun kicks off on Friday, June 7, when the Sartell Senior Connection and Sartell Historical Society host Historical Tours of Sartell. Tours begin at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. from the Sartell Community Center, 850 19th
Record set at Apple Duathlon
photo by Mike KnaakElite runners in the 37th annual Apple Duathlon take off May 25 from the Sartell Middle School. The USA Triathlon-sanctioned event is a 5k run, a 33k bike ride and ends with another 5k run. Ryan Giuliano (second from right) of Oakwood Hill, Illinois, finished first with a record time of 1:19:46. About 200 people participated in
Middle School students honored for environmental work
photo by Mike KnaakSartell Middle School science teacher Gina Anderson handed out awards won by the school's YES! group in preparation for a group photo May 24. The club of 28 students won a regional award for their environmental work this year that focused on water quality and invasive species. The honor came with a $500 check that will be
Blake Evan Wilkinson, 64, of Winona
Blake Evan Wilkinson Winona March 21, 1955-May 25, 2019 Blake Evan Wilkinson, 64, of Winona, Minnesota died Saturday, May 25, 2019 in his home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. with visitation one hour prior on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview. To view his tribute video and sign his online guestbook,
Dorothy H. Jurek, 89, of Sartell
Dorothy H. Jurek Sartell Sept. 13, 1929-May 28, 2019 Dorothy Jurek, 89, of Sartell, died May 28 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, 1900 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud. The Rev. LeRoy Maus will officiate and burial will be at St. Lawrence Catholic
Funeral for Jeffrey J. Albaugh, 70, of Sartell
Jeffrey J. Albaugh, 70 Sartell June 12, 1948-May 19, 2019 Jeffrey J. Albaugh died Sunday May 19, 2019 in Sartell. His funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2019 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell. The Rev. Timothy Baltes will officiate and burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans’ Cemetery near Little Falls. For all who
Lanes shift on CR 75 project
Starting on Tuesday, May 28, eastbound traffic on CR 75 between Waite Park and St. Joseph will be shifted to the newly resurfaced eastbound lane, according to the Stearns County Highway Department. Westbound traffic will remain in the current location for approximately one day and then will also be shifted. Traffic will remain reduced to one lane in each direction