Pinecone Road closure on Saturday, May 26 Pinecone Road from Seventh Street to 40th Street will be completely closed to traffic from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 26 for the Sartell Apple Duathlon. Avoid travel or be prepared to stop on Seventh Street N. and on 2-½ Street between Pinecone and Second Avenue because of cyclists and runners. The Apple Duathlon is a local, nonprofit
Buckvold appointed to open City Council seat
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com The St. Joseph City Council appointed Anne Buckvold to the council’s vacant seat at a special meeting May 17. Buckvold was one of eight people who applied for the vacancy created when Matt Killam resigned at the end end of April. Buckvold was elected on a 4-0 vote. Plans call for Buckvold to be sworn in
Music therapy isn’t what you think
We sat in a circle and were each given a drum. There were tentative glances all around, mild taps searching out to see how the drums worked. No, this wasn’t some crazy hippy drum circle (I’m not that kind of liberal), but a music therapy session with coworkers. Music therapy sounds like it should be some sort of fake pseudo-science,
Election filings kick off official campaign season
Now it gets real. Although many candidates running for election this fall have been campaigning for months, Tuesday, May 22, marks the official beginning of the election season. On that day, candidates can begin filing with the secretary of state or local officials for positions up for election this fall. The early filing period, which ends June 5, is for
Never miss a chance to celebrate Statehood Day
So how did you celebrate Minnesota Statehood Day? Did you bake a Minnesota-shaped cake or do something more appropriate such as cooking wild rice soup? May 11 marked the 160th anniversary of Minnesota’s entry into the union as the 32nd state. Our family celebrated by participating in two uniquely Minnesotan experiences. Last week, our younger daughter returned home for a short vacation.
Grads: your vote may make the difference
Last week, I was able to have an experience I’ve been waiting to have for a good portion of my life; that is, to vote. Walking up to my local precinct to cast a ballot in the Sauk Rapids-Rice school district referendum, it occurred to me what a simple, yet powerful act this really is. I was in and out
May 18 & 25 Public notice: City of St. Joseph PH on vacation of drainage and utility easements
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS The St. Joseph City Council shall conduct a public hearing at 6 p.m., or shortly thereafter as the matter may be heard, Monday, June 4, 2018, in the St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E. to hear all persons upon the proposed vacation of certain