The city of Sartell is in the process of purchasing the former Paper Mill site in Sartell from developer AIM. Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum explained that he and the city have a plan for what that property could look like.
Portions of the city of Sartell are still dealing with the effects of the heavy rains last week and earlier this spring. Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum joined me on WJON today. He says the significant rainfall last Thursday evening that fell not only in the immediate area but to the north near Bakers Lake area has impacted Sartell because the rain to the north always rushes south as it makes its way to the Mississippi River.
Sartell Summerfest is back in full force this weekend, and so are the crowds. This is the first time the event has happened in its regular format since 2019.
Sartell Police Department shared their recent police blotter calls from April 26th to May 2nd 2022, and the first one on the list involves a hot commodity: Girl Scout cookies.
A Chipotle and Starbucks are coming to Sartell. Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum confirmed the news with me on WJON this morning. Those two franchises will be locating in the River Crossing development along Highway 15 and country road 1 in Sartell.