Sauk Rapids city council

A plan to bring some new amenities to the parks along the river in Sauk Rapids has taken another step forward. Monday night the city council voted to approve the Riverfront Park Master Plan and move into the design stage.

Sauk Rapids has a new city council member. During Monday night's meeting, the four current council members voted to approve the appointment of Dottie Seamans to fill the vacant seat, which was created when Steve Heinen was elected to the Benton County Board of Commissioners in November.

Sauk Rapids is looking at selling some land that they had been holding onto for a potential future municipal liquor store.

Nine Sauk Rapids residents have thrown their hat into the ring to fill an open city council seat.

If you're interested in becoming a Sauk Rapids city council member, you have until the end of this week to get your application in.

Sauk Rapids' city council is ready to hire a professional to help them redesign a couple of their parks along the Mississippi River. During Monday's meeting, the council is expected to hire landscape architect company Confluence to create a plan for Southside and Lions Parks.

It is often said that fences make good neighbors, however, if you live in Sauk Rapids it just might depend on the type of fence your neighbor puts up.

Want to make money mowing lawns this summer? Sauk Rapids is considering raising the starting salary for their seasonal part-time staff.

A 70-year-old building in a Sauk Rapids park will likely be getting some upgrades. The Old Log Building in Municipal Park is in need of some repairs.

The Sauk Rapids city council has unanimously appointed their newest colleague. During their meeting Monday night, the council voted to appoint Jason Ellering to an open seat on the council.