by Ryan Fitzthum
Sartell mayor
As businesses and residents are reeling from the effects of Covid-19, the city of Sartell is taking a stance on support and encouragement.
Sartell mayor Ryan Fitzthum has asked the community to join together and use #SartellSupport to show community connectedness and support during this time.
“I have spent the past few days connecting with our local business leaders, school leaders and community members. We are trying to wrap our heads around how we, as a community, can help lessen the impact for residents and small businesses alike.
How can we help students, who will be forced into a new way of learning while our school staff does their best to bring a sense of normalcy to them?
How can we help keep our high-risk community members healthy?
How can we keep our police and firefighters safe and healthy to ensure they remain ready to respond to emergency needs within our community?
How can we help our friends and neighbors who are unable to work due to state or federal orders forcing their businesses to close?
Through all of this, I have fallen back on what makes Sartell such an amazing community: our PEOPLE!
Our people are who make Sartell one of the most sought-after communities in the state. Our people make our school district a top 10 school district. Our people make our business community thrive.
We know the Sartell community is amazing and supportive. So, we ask each person to find ways of supporting their neighbors and local businesses during this time.
• Order takeout from one of our local restaurants.
• Pay it forward when you can.
• Check on your high-risk friend or neighbor.
• Purchase gift cards from businesses now to use later.
As you support our community like we know you will, share it on social media and use #SartellSupport. We all need to see the amazing things that happen within our community and be reminded how awesome our people truly are during this time of need!”
Ryan Fitzthum
