Ronald C. Roering, 81 Sartell Dec. 19, 1937-Aug. 1, 2019 Ronald C. Roering, 81, of Sartell, died peacefully on Aug. 1. He had Parkinson’s disease for many years. His funeral was held Aug. 3 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell. The Rev. Timothy Baltes officiated. Burial was Aug. 5 at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls. Roering
Vote yes for strong schools, community, future
Chanda Larson, Sartell Teaching in a neighboring district, I’ve experienced the stark realities of failed levies: class sizes of 36-40 students, increased special education caseloads, college and AP courses cut, families experiencing difficulties transporting their children to school due to busing cuts and students not able to participate in athletics and activities they love because of increased fees. As a
Funeral for Ronald C. Roering, 81, Sartell
Ronald C. Roering, 81 Sartell Dec. 19, 1937-Aug. 1, 2019 Ronald C. Roering, 81, of Sartell, died peacefully on Aug. 1. He had Parkinson’s disease for many years. His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell. Roering died peacefully on Aug. 1. He had Parkinson’s disease for many years.
Sartell-St. Stephen school board approves fall levy vote
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com Sartell-St. Stephen school district voters will be asked a second time to approve an operating levy. The measure will be put to voters in a special election on Nov. 5, 2019. If approved, it would raise $1.77 million a year for 10 years. Last fall, voters turned down a similar proposal. That outcome resulted in cutbacks
Drawdown set to start, plantings to begin
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com At long last, the Little Rock Lake and Mississippi River drawdown project is about to begin – on Thursday, Aug. 1. On that day, the Sartell dam will be opened to decrease lake and river water levels by three feet, a process that will take about 30 hours. The levels will remain low for about six
Now retired, Weyrens loved her job for St. Joseph
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com After 33 years of service for the city of St. Joseph, city administrator Judy Weyrens retired July 12 with a feeling of deep satisfaction. “It was a lot of work, but I got a lot of enjoyment out of the job, and I’m proud of being a part of what St. Joseph has become,” she said.
Twit honored for SaveStations donation
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com St. Joseph is the safest city in Minnesota – at least it is in so far as SaveStations. That fact was announced on a warm July 12 morning when St. Joseph resident Audrey Twit was honored for donating $11,000 for four SaveStations in St. Joseph. The presentation took place outside the St. Joseph Government Center. SaveStations
Rueckert’s Army training led to medical career
The American Legion is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2019. In addition to national and statewide activities commemorating this milestone, American Post 328 of St. Joseph is planning a number of festive and patriotic activities for the community. One of those special events will be profiles of St. Joseph-area veterans published in each Newsleader during 2019. The Newsleader is joining