Sartell

An annual food drive to fight hunger and food insecurity in central Minnesota is partnering with the Minnesota Foodshare March Campaign this week.

It is full speed ahead for Sartell-native band Guytano in 2022, with multiple EP’s, music videos, and tours planned for the year.

Sartell has been anticipating additional commercial development along the Highway 15 corridor for quite awhile. Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum joined me on WJON today. He says they are getting closer to unveiling news of a commercial development on the river crossing where highway 15 and county road 1 intersect near the Sartell McDonalds.

A central Minnesota dance team is returning home with some hardware after competing in the MSHSL Dance Team State Tournament Friday and Saturday.

Three central Minnesota schools competed in the Jazz finals at the MSHSL Dance Team State Tournament Friday.

Three central Minnesota Nordic skiers have begun competing at the state tournament.

For those unfamiliar with the franchise, Claire's is a retailer of accessories, jewelry, and toys primarily aimed toward tween and teen girls, and is usually found in mall settings.

Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum says the enforcement of a mask mandate was a big deterrent in instituting a mask mandate in his community. He says if an ordinance for a mask mandate were in place it would be hard to enforce.

It's now a home for eagles, but for decades the island in the Mississippi River below the Bridge of Hope on Highway 15 was home to people.

Three central Minnesota nursing homes are being recognized among the best in the nation.