by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com “Bill the East Sartell Weatherman” has his own weather station in his backyard that reports round-the-clock minute-to-minute updates for his website watchers. Bill Turgeon, 77, is quick to note, modestly, that he is not a meteorologist – just a weather hobbyist. But “pro” or not, his knowledge of weather is deep and vast, informed by many
Former Sabre swimmer saves three lives
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Very few people get a chance to save the life of another human being, but Marena Kouba, a 2017 Sartell High School graduate, saved not just one life but three all at once. It happened Sunday, July 19, while she and her boyfriend, Dayton Nash of St. Cloud, were visiting Presque Isle in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Public health, economy are both part of virus solutions
We can’t escape numbers. Usually, this time of year, we keep an eye on baseball batting averages, win/loss records and how many days the temperature reaches 90 degrees. But since spring, watching a new set of numbers took over our attention – the Department of Health’s daily posting of how many Minnesotans tested positive for Covid-19, how many have died
Discover the people behind the beer
Beer drinkers in Central Minnesota, like most of the rest of America, enjoy a wide selection of beers, thanks to the recent popularity of small craft breweries. Today’s local craft brewers, such at St. Joseph’s Bad Habit, can trace their heritage back more than 150 years. That lineage is the subject of a new book, “Central Minnesota Beer – A
Please wear a mask
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to sweep the nation, the numbers are simply horrendous. 4.6 million cases have been confirmed as of the time of writing in the United States, with more than 150,000 dead. Despite these statistics, it seems like a large chunk of people seem to be “over” Covid-19, not thinking it deserves concern. While I too am
Aug. 4 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. July 28 8:20 p.m. Unwanted person. Le Sauk Drive. A caller
Roger J. Braun, 83, of Sartell
Roger J. Braun, 83 Sartell June 20, 1937-July 29, 2020 Roger J. Braun died Wednesday, July 29 at his cabin in Backus. His funeral was held Aug. 3 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Sartell. The Rev. Ronald Weyrens officiated and burial was in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Braun was born on June 20, 1937 in
2021 Sauk River Watershed district budget public hearing notice
2021 Sauk River Watershed District Budget Public Hearing Notice Jan. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2021 Calendar Year Budget Managers Compensation and Training Expenses $30,851 Operations and Administration Expenses