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Mayor Joe Perske Reveals Flood Planning for Sartell [AUDIO]

Peter Kay — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:22:05 +0000

Warmer temps on the horizon are a precursor to possible flooding in Sartell. Mayor Joe Perske and the city council discussed flood planning at last night's meeting.

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Sartell Council Approves Non-Union Raises [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:23:00 +0000

Sartell -- Nine non-union Sartell city employees will see a pay raise after the city council approved the measure on a 3-2 vote last (Monday) night. The pay increases are effective as of January 1st, 2013, which will be applied retroactively

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Sartell Mayor Joe Perske Wants New Shelter At Watab Park [AUDIO]

Peter Kay — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:08:10 +0000

A new shelter at Watab Park and going paperless are two things Mayor Joe Perske would like the City of Sartell to get accomplished this year.

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Sartell's 2012 Community Survey Results Look Favorable [AUDIO]

Ashli Gerdes — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 04:03:45 +0000

Results for the 2012 Sartell Community Survey were released at the City Council meeting last night (Monday).

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Sartell Updates Legislative Priorities

Lee Voss — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:00:30 +0000

The city of Sartell has put together their legislative priorities ahead of a meeting with the six area cities next week. Among them are changes to the Government Data Practices Act.

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Sartell Receives Reimbursement Check from Verso

Jim Maurice — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:42:34 +0000

The city of Sartell has received a nearly $400,000 check from the Verso Paper Company. City Administrator Patti Gartland says the check for just over $398,000 is full payment of the invoice sent to the company.

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Caribou Coffee Opening in Sartell Coborn's

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:30:38 +0000

There's going to be another place in the neighborhood to get a cup of Caribou Coffee.

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Sartell Seeks Board Appointees

Lee Voss — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:44:28 +0000

The city of Sartell is looking for volunteers to serve on various boards and commissions.

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Verso Paper to be Honored in Sunday Service [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:32:20 +0000

Area churches will collectively host a service in support of those who have been impacted by the closing of Verso Paper.

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Sartell to Resume Talks on Community Center

Lee Voss — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:00:52 +0000

Sartell will take up the issue of a Community Resource Facility at its council meeting Monday. City Administrator Patti Gartland says they must assess what their needs are, what spaces they currently have available, potential sites and any potential partners.

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Jurors Being Picked for Officer Injury Civil Case

The Associated Press — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:52:54 +0000

Jurors are being picked in Hennepin County to hear a civil case filed by a man who claims he was injured by a Sartell police officer. Brian Manion has accused the officer of starting a chase that ended with a crash and injuries to the plaintiff.

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Sartell Approves Plans for Ball Fields at Pinecone Central Park

Lee Voss — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:55:38 +0000

A private group made up of community members has raised about $1.3-million to complete a total of seven new baseball fields in Sartell's Pinecone Central Park.

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Report Says Overheated Compressor Caused Verso Explosion

Abby Faulkner — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:21:51 +0000

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal has wrapped up their investigation into exactly what caused the Verso Paper Mill explosion on Memorial Day.

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103 Vehicles Stopped During Weekend C.R.A.S.H. Patrol

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:29:41 +0000

Authorities arrest 8 drivers during C.R.A.S.H. Task Force saturation.

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Sartell-St. Stephen Cancels Swimming for Today

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:02:57 +0000

Due to an incident in the pool, all swimming lessons have been cancelled for today at Sartell-St. Stephen.

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Epic Center Development to be Considered by Council

Lee Voss — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:12:10 +0000

More stores could be coming to the Epic Center property near Walmart in Sartell. Tonight, the city council will consider a site plan for two buildings on the north end of Epic Center near the Walmart store.

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UPDATE – Name of Man Killed in Verso Explosion Released [AUDIO]

WJON Staff — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:17:23 +0000

Verso Paper Mill's plant manager says it was an Albany man who died in yesterday's explosion in Sartell.

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Sartell Apple Duathlon Kicks Off Friday

Ashli Gerdes — Thu, 24 May 2012 05:00:28 +0000

The 30th Annual Apple Duathlon event kicks off Friday in Sartell. This year’s main event is on Saturday and starts at the Sartell Middle School. Competitors will begin the day with a five K run, followed with a 33 K bike ride from Sartell to St. Stephen, and conclude the day with a 5 K run.

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Pinecone Central Park Taking Shape [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:04:09 +0000

Sartell's newest park continues to take shape. The city council approved plans for improvements to Pinecone Central Park. Mayor Joe Perske says they'll start working on new soccer fields this year.

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Sartell Student Gopi Ramanathan to Compete in National Geography Bee

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:27:27 +0000

One of central Minnesota's own, Sartell middle schooler Gopi Ramanathan, will represent our state at the 2012 National Geography Bee.

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