The new Sartell High School opened for students on Sept. 3. Ninth-graders were the first to arrive followed by 10th through 12th graders later in the day. The Sartell-St. Stephen district will host a celebration for the new school on Saturday, Sept. 14. The begins with a ribbon cutting and tours at 11 a.m. followed by a dedication ceremony at
Sartell students perform well on statewide tests
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com The latest statewide school test scores showed students in the Sartell-St. Stephen district continue to exceed state averages and overall show a high level of performance. The state Department of Education released on Aug. 28 the latest performance scores based on five indicators – achievement and progress on state reading and math tests over time, progress
Band hits the road to play for the troops
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com For this travelin’ band, playing a Friday night gig in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and then appearing the next night 500 miles away in Brice Prairie, Wisconsin, is no big deal. But earlier this summer Sweet Siren really took their act on the road. The Top-40 and classic-rock band played for U.S. troops at two stops in
New Sartell welcome sign brings praise
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com The new welcome-to-Sartell sign near the city’s new high school is a hit with residents, and the City Council is considering putting up more of the signs elsewhere at entrances to the city. The sign is comprised of metal letters, about 3 feet tall, that spell S-A-R-T-E-L-L in a curved configuration. It was installed on the
Sen. Howe honored by Sartell council
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum read a city proclamation honoring State Sen. Jeff Howe at the close of the Aug. 26 City Council meeting. Fitzthum noted Howe was recently honored as a Legislator of Distinction by the League of Minnesota Cities. The mayor said a proclamation from Sartell should concur with that recognition. Fitzthum and others worked
Stearns squad cars feature new look
The Stearns County deputies will be driving squad cars with a new color and new design. For at least the last 16 years, squads have been white. The new vehicles will be black with gold lettering and a blue stripe down the side. New Stearns County Sheriff Steve Soyka formed a group to advise on squad car design and letterhead.
Sept. 6 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. Aug. 26 8:55 a.m. Counterfeit. CR 120. A business reported counterfeit
Aug. 28 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. Aug. 21 8:55 P.M. Domestic. Perimeter Drive. Officers arrived at a