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
Middle School students honored for environmental work
photo by Mike KnaakSartell Middle School science teacher Gina Anderson handed out awards won by the school's YES! group in preparation for a group photo May 24. The club of 28 students won a regional award for their environmental work this year that focused on water quality and invasive species. The honor came with a $500 check that will be
Yearbook staff wins award
contributed photoSartell High School’s yearbook program has been named a 2019 Jostens’ National Yearbook Program of Excellence. The National Yearbook Program of Excellence recognizes engaging yearbooks that reflect a broad representation of the student body while helping students develop 21st century skills such as communication, collaboration, and information and communication technologies literacy. “The Sartell-St. Stephen school district has an excellent
Public Safety Facility under construction
Members of the Sartell City Council, staff and Public Safety Facility consulting team gathered May 28 for a groundbreaking photo at the new Public Safety Facility site, 501 Pinecone Road S. Those present (from left to right) were the following: Murray Mack, HMA Architects; Brady Andel, council member; Tim Gillet, HMA Architects; Mike Chisum, council member; Fire Chief Jim Sattler;,
May 31 Sartell-St. Stephen people
Home Instead Senior Care has named Barb Hoffman its 2019 North American CareGiver of the Year. The award is the highest accolade for the organization’s more than 65,000 CareGivers throughout North America. Hoffman, of Waite Park, has been a Home Instead CareGiver for eight years. Waite Park Home Instead Senior Care serves Sartell, St. Stephen and St. Joseph. Hoffman was
School board approves middle school remodeling contracts
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com The Sartell-St. Stephen school board approved construction contracts to remodel the existing high school for middle school use during its May 20 meeting. The contracts for 27 individual projects total $6,919,099. Four other projects totaling $472,972 did not receive bids. Those projects will be awarded later. The construction is necessary as the school district reconfigures grades
What has always and never been?
Graduation. For parents it’s a time of pride. For students, it’s a time to celebrate achievements past and the adult challenges ahead. As we mark this annual passage for our community’s young people, it’s time for the rest of us…friends, family and coworkers…to examine the mindset of this year’s high school seniors. For the last 20 years, Beloit College has