by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Keegan Karki, a Sartell resident who has been playing hockey as long as he can remember, has just signed a three-year contract to play for the Silvertips in Everett, Washington. The son of Carrie and Allan Karki, Keegan, now 19, a goalie, seemed destined to play hockey even before he started school. “I’ve played since I
Cats free for seniors, veterans, military personnel
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Senior citizens, veterans and military personnel can adopt cats free at the Tri-County Humane Society. The cats are all 2 years old or older. In addition, anybody can adopt cats 6 months or older as part of a “name-your-own-price” sale. The sale is valid for same-day adoptions only. In 2018, the St. Cloud-based humane society adopted
Legion plans flag disposal ceremony
St. Joseph American Legion Post 328 has planned an American Flag Retirement Ceremony for 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, in the Legion parking lot. Unserviceable flags that have been collected will be respectfully disposed of by burning. The public is invited to the event and to dispose of any worn or faded American flags. Immediately following the ceremony, coffee and
Emmer to host town hall in Sauk Rapids
Rep. Tom Emmer is hosting a town hall from 7-8 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Sauk Rapids City Hall Community Room, 250 Summit Ave. N. Emmer, a Republican, represents the 6th District, which includes Benton, Sherburne and eastern Stearns counties.
High school students end the year with cold treat
photo by Mike Knaak As students left Sartell High School on the last day of school, May 31, student council members handed out free cold treats. Not only was it the last day of school, but also the last day for the current high school. Students will move to the new high school next fall and the current building will
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
Wet, cold morning doesn’t dampen patriotism
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Blustery winds blew, a drippy rain fell, a chilly temperature caused some shivers, but the nasty weather did not dampen the patriotic spirits of the 150 or so people who attended the Memorial Day ceremony in Sartell. The ceremony had been planned, as always, for Veterans Park, but the cold rain caused planners at the last