by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com A preliminary 2019 budget and levy that could raise city property taxes by 1.16 percent was approved unanimously by the Sartell City Council at its last meeting. The preliminary levy is the maximum amount the city can levy. The council, however, can decrease that amount, and its departments will continue to look for expenses that could
Design plans ordered for outdoor patio/stage
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com An outdoor patio concert stage just might become a reality at the Sartell Community Center in the not-too-distant future. At its last meeting, the Sartell City Council voted 4-1 to authorize Miller Architects and Builders of St. Cloud to come up with designs and fine-tuned costs for such a project. Miller has worked with the city
River Boat plans to add outdoor dining patio
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com The River Boat Depot bar/restaurant in Sartell plans to add outdoor, river’s-edge dining starting next spring. The Sartell City Council approved an interim-use permit for that purpose at its last meeting. The request to the council was submitted by Brian Johnstone, co-owner of the business at 2 Riverside Drive. The Sartell Planning Commission earlier voted
Funeral for Scott M. Raden, 54, of Sartell
Scott Michael Raden, 54, of Sartell, passed away peacefully on Sept. 2 with family at his side. His funeral will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell. The Rev. Timothy Baltes will officiate. Private burial will take place in the Akeley (Minn.) Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to
Photo gallery from St. Stephen Parish Festival
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Somewhere under the rainbow
photo by Carolyn BertschAfter Friday night's thunderstorm passed, a rainbow appeared near Pine Meadow Elementary School in Sartell.
Sartell bridge repair work begins Tuesday
Repair work on the Mississippi River bridge in Sartell will start Tuesday, Sept. 4. Traffic will be shifted to the north side of the bridge while the south side is repaired. One narrow lane will be open in each direction. The speed limit will be 20 mph during the work. In about four weeks, traffic will be shifted to the
Lane closures begin Tuesday on CR 75
Construction work will begin on CR 75 from Northland Drive/Fourth Avenue NE. in St. Joseph to CR 134 Tuesday, Sept. 4. This work is in preparation for the resurfacing scheduled for next year. Lane closures and traffic lane shifts will be in effect beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Work is scheduled to begin with closing the inside through lanes and