by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Shortly before June 15, Zurya Anjum of Sartell went to Sam’s Club to buy $700-worth of dates. No, Anjum is not addicted to dates. She’s going to buy so many of them because of Ramadan. The dates will be shared with many others at the men’s Muslim mosque in St. Cloud, part of the ritual of
Credit union office remodeled into unique Collegeville Township home
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com The mother/daughter team of Sherrie Klein and Wendy Loso snapped up a former credit union building and quickly remodeled it into what turned out to be a fast-selling one-of-a kind residence in Collegeville Township. The building, that housed a branch of the Central Minnesota Credit Union at one time, came on the market in March. The
CSAH 29 (First Street NE, Sartell) road closure delayed
The full road closure planned to begin June 21 on CSAH 29 (First Street NE) in Sartell is being delayed. Several small utilities need to be relocated in the road closure area before Benton County can commence the road construction. These utilities will not be cleared before June 21. The road closure is delayed until further notice. For additional information,
Ask A Trooper 2018
If you have any questions concerning traffic-related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow – Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Hwy. 10 W., Detroit Lakes, Minn. 56501-2205. (You can follow him on Twitter @MSPPIO_NW or reach him at, jesse.grabow@state.mn.us). Can you become a pilot for the Minnesota State Patrol? Q: I am interested in becoming
Sartell SummerFest photos
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Wind storm blows in helping hands
photo by Carolyn BertschFriends and neighbors come together June 12 at the home of Judy Noble on Brookwood Lane in Sartell to help clean up storm debris. They are (left to right) Judy Noble, Lilly Lavigne and Richard Emslander. photo by Carolyn BertschTwo trees in the St. Francis Cemetery were downed during the June 11 windstorm. photo by Carolyn BertschThis
June 11 Sartell police blotter
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. This information is submitted by the Sartell Police Department. May 30
Two new Sartell road projects begin June 11
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com While construction work continues on Pinecone Road, two new projects start Monday, June 11. Pinecone Road is closed from 15th Street to 27th Street and from 35th Street to 40th Street. Riverside Avenue and 12th Street N. are the best routes for drivers on the south end of the detour. A special website has been created for updates on the Pinecone