The Sartell paper mill site is an empty canvas but what will appear on that canvas could become more apparent soon....Fitzthum explains he and the city council would like the space to tie back to the paper mill that used to be there.

SARTELL (WJON News) -- The city of Sartell is officially taking over ownership of the former paper mill site this week....The explosion and fire at Verso Paper Mill happened over 11 years ago in May of 2012.

Paper Mill site....The sale of the paper mill site is not final and no redevelopment can take place until the city owns the property.

SARTELL (WJON News) -- Part of The Mill District in Sartell officially has a realtor....The land was purchased with the mill site. The landfill was for the paper mill when it was operational.

The Sartell former paper mill site update includes the city's consultant bringing plans to the city council in April where they

The city of Sartell has assumed ownership of the old paper mill site along the river in Sartell....The next big step for the paper mill site will be when will it be ready for sale.

The Sartell City Council recently put out for bid to build the trail system on the old paper mill site....He explains 2024 and into 2025 will be big marketing and planning years for the Mill District.

In 1999, Bob retired from the paper mill, and they moved to the woods of Walker, MN.

Dale worked at the Paper Mill in Sartell for 17 years and currently worked at Rotochopper in St. Martin since 2012.

He worked at the Sartell Paper Mill for 28 years. Steve volunteered at the Food shelf.