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. This information is submitted by the Sartell Police Department. Oct. 17
Four council candidates share their views
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Voters in the Nov. 6 general election will have a chance to choose two candidates from a slate of four on the ballot to serve in two open Sartell City Council seats. Those two positions are now served by Ryan Fitzthum and David Peterson, both of whom are vying for the mayoral spot in the election.
School district gets positive nod from the auditor
by Dave DeMars news@thenewsleaders.com The Sartell-St. Stephen school district received a generally favorable report from KDVBergan Auditors at the Oct. 15 regular school board meeting. The only major misstep on the district’s part was that in the student activities account no established procedures existed that would provide assurance that all cash collections are recorded in the accounting records. In addition,
Five questions for Tom Emmer
Rep. Tom Emmer is seeking a third term representing the 6th District. He was an early and strong supporter of Donald Trump and he votes with the President about 90 percent of the time. Democrat Ian Todd, a first-time candidate, is challenging Emmer in a district that leans Republican. Maybe that’s why we haven’t seen much of Emmer lately. Perhaps
With big voter turnout expected, be prepared before heading to vote
From the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office last week came the news that Minnesotans are on a record pace for voting with absentee ballots. As of Oct. 11, 223,688 absentee ballots have been requested by Minnesota voters and 85,438 have been accepted by election officials. According to state officials, the request rate is 209 percent more than the same time
Tommy-Johnny game lives up to its hype
Every year, a sea of red and purple fills the stands of a college football field in observance and anticipation of one of Minnesota’s most well-known sporting traditions. This is, as many in our area may know, the Tommy-Johnny football game between St. John’s and St. Thomas universities. It’s a grudge match between two of Minnesota’s top private colleges, and
Former council member supports Fitzthum
Steve Hennes, Sartell “They say” local politics is the most important because it is closest to our daily lives. I believe this and experienced it as a Sartell City Council member for 10 years. I am supporting Ryan Fitzthum for mayor of Sartell because I know it’s important to elect people at the local level as they are the ones who
Kolb backs Fitzthum for mayor
Jeff Kolb, Sartell Ryan Fitzthum is an outstanding member of our community. I believe he is the right person to lead our community forward. Ryan’s dedication and commitment to the city of Sartell shows why he is my choice for our next mayor. His background as a firefighter also shows his dedication to serving others and our community. Ryan grew