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Speech students present at March 8 Senior Connection
Join the Sartell Senior Connection as they host a presentation by speech students from the area at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 at the District Service Center, 212 Third Ave. N., Sartell. Speeches presented range from humorous to dramatic, historical to original and more. Refreshments will be served and all ages are welcome.
Sartell Lions to sponsor German buffet fundraiser
The Sartell Lions Club will host an all-you-can-eat authentic German buffet fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 at Blue Line Sports Bar and Grill, 1101 Second St. S., Sartell. Twenty percent of all sales goes to the Lions Club, and all donations help support local Lions programs and charities.
St. John’s Prep to host Discovery Day March 19
Families interested in learning about the innovative curriculum and other opportunities at St. John’s Prep are encouraged to attend the upcoming Discovery Day on Friday, March 19. Students currently in grades 5-11 are welcome to attend classes, meet the teachers and students, and experience what it’s like to be a part of the St. John’s Prep community. Parents are also invited to attend an information session with faculty and administrators of the school. Guest students arrive before 8 a.m. and are matched with a “host” student for the day. The Middle School faculty will be available at 2:45 p.m. to meet with parents prior to picking up their child(ren). Registration for Discovery Day is required. Call today at 320-363-3339. Due to limited space, we encourage interested families to apply now for the 2016-17 academic year. Founded in 1857, St. John’s Prep is a Catholic/Benedictine, co-ed, private day-and-boarding school, providing students of all faiths in grades 6-12 with a college-preparatory curriculum. For more information, visit www.sjprep.net or call 320-363-3339.
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Stephen Reetz and Haji Yusuf knew it wasn’t just a free meal they were offering at Yusuf the Salva- Reetz tion Army last month but the chance to educate others while doing good in the community. Members from the Christian and Muslim communities volunteered to serve the meals that were offered in St. Cloud as part of a fiveday effort to foster unity and feed the hungry. “We are working together to help the needy in our community,” said Jeff Sackett, lead pastor at Celebration Lutheran Church, “so more people can see the efforts being made to Meals • page 4
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Sartell-St. Stephen junior Rylee Molitor (right) placed second at a weight of 120 pounds in class AAA in the 2016 State Wrestling Tournament held Feb. 26-27 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Molitor was the 2015 State Champion in Class AAA at 113 pounds, and took second place in 2014 at 106 pounds in Class AAA as well. He faced off against Peyton Robb of Owatonna, the 2015 State Champion in Class AAA at 106 pounds, for the championship and lost by a score of 3-1. Molitor is pictured here wrestling against Boyd Mumbuwa of Minnetonka, which Molitor won 14-2. Molitor finished the season with a 39-3 record.
Minnesota caucus-goers choose Rubio, Sanders
by Logan Gruber operations@thenewsleaders.com
Super Tuesday has come and gone, and Minnesota’s caucuses made possible Sen. Marco Rubio’s first primary win and one of four Super Tuesday wins for Sen. Bernie Sanders in their bids for the presidency. Rubio pulled a strong 36.29 percent of the vote as of early Wednesday morning, edging out fellow Republican contenders Sen. Ted Cruz, who had 29.07
percent; and Donald Trump with 21.37 percent. Dr. Ben Carson received 7.33 percent of the vote in Rubio Minnesota, while John Kasich received 5.76 percent. A total of 111,253 voters participated in the Republican caucus, as of results early Wednesday.
in the Democratic caucus as of results early Wednesday. Local results for primary elections are difficult to gauge, but at the county level 530 Republican voters and nearly 600 Democrats caucused in Benton County. In Senate District 13, which includes Sartell, St. Stephen, St. Joseph, portions of Sauk Rapids and other western Stearns County towns, Republicans reported 2,222 voters, while Democrats reported 2,014 voters.
(Editor’s note: This tribute story to the Sartell-St. Stephen School District was written and submitted by the district’s communications coordinator, Amy Trombley. We hope readers enjoy it as much as the news staff did.)
ing independent, the school district would need to work toward providing high-school education for students who typically went to Sauk Rapids High School or St. Cloud Tech High School for their secondary educations. The school board asked voters to support a bond referendum for a high school located in Sartell. According to History of Sartell, MN: Lumber, Paper Valves and Progress, the four reasons to vote in the referendum were to keep control of schools and taxes, the need for additional elementary classrooms, children could attend high school in the city and a high school would allow for more extracurricular activity with local transportation. District • back page
Happy 50th anniversary, school district!
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Fire Department sets open house for March 9
Interested in becoming a firefighter? The Sartell Fire Department will host an open house from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 9 at the Sartell Fire Station, 220 Fourth Ave S. This is a great opportunity to visit with firefighters and learn more about what it takes to be a firefighter.
Sanders brought in 63.2 percent of the vote s t a t ew i d e, with former Secretary of State Hillary Sanders Clinton taking 36.05 percent. Martin O’Malley received .08 percent of the vote and Rocque “Rocky” De La Fuente earned .03 percent. A total of 108,658 voters participated
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Young students, circa 1966, show their support for construction of a high school in Sartell.
Happy 50th anniversary to the Sartell-St. Stephen School District! In 1966, a vote took place to become an independent school district to ensure there were schools for students throughout their high-school years. At that time, the number of school-aged children in the Sartell area had risen to about 850 students K-12. In becom-
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People Tiana Wood, daughter of Kim Wood, St. Cloud, and a Sartell High School graduate, was recently named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Minnesota-Morris. Students must achieve a minimum 3.66 grade-point average to qualify for this honor.
Pee Wee A team wins district championship contributed photo
The Sartell Pee Wee A team won the District 5 Championship. They defeated Hutchinson 4-1 in the Championship game to advance to the West Regional Tournament in Crookston, Minn. Pictured are the following: (front row, left to right) Connor Hacker, Parker Comstock, Tommy Franke, Brandon Bonach, Will Yu, Tory Lund and Lauren Wensel; (back row) Josh Kern, Michael Webster, Joe Folsom, Hayden Walters and Mitchell Grahek. The Sartell Pee Wee A team is coached by Dave Walters, Tom Franke, Ryan Hacker, Bill Lund and Shawn Wensel.
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Sixth-grade boys basketball wins consolation contributed photo
The Sartell sixth-grade Boys C Team won the consolation championship game ending with a weekend record of 2-1 in the Big Lake Youth Basketball Tournament on Feb. 20. They lost their first game but went on to victories over teams from Hastings and New Prague Minn. Pictured are the following (front row, left to right) Connor Eischens, Damien Henkensiefken, Will Hoekstra, Eric Liveringhouse and Sebastian Lau; (back row) Coach Troy Hoekstra, Nolan Houghton, Peyton Euer, Larking Lang, Chandler Dumonceaux and Coach Dan Dumonceaux. Not pictured are Jason Hager and Coach Jay Hager.
Two Sartell students are both singing second tenor in the Concordia College (Minn.) choir. They are Benjamin Maurer, son of Lisa and Mike Maurer, and Richard Satterness, son of Lori and Neil Satterness, all of Sartell. They are both participating in the choir’s 15-day tour of the Northeast United States, including performances in Washington, D.C.; New York; Cambridge, Mass.; Camp Hill, Penn.; Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Louisville, Ken.; Indianapolis and Naperville, Ill.; Wisconsin and Minnesota. Nolan Lind, Sartell, was recently named to the fall dean’s honor list at Southwest Minnesota State University-Marshall. Students must earn a minimum 3.5 grade-point-average to qualify for this honor.
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If you have a tip concerning a crime, call the Sartell Police Department at 320-251-8186 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301 or access its tip site at www.tricountycrimestoppers. org. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for crimes. Feb. 13 5:01 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. While on patrol, an officer located a vehicle parked at a closed business. The driver stated he was delivering papers and was running early so he was just waiting. No further action was taken. 7:48 p.m. Open door. 10th Avenue N. A report was made regarding a garage door left open. An officer was unable to contact the owner and secured the door. Feb. 14 12:33 p.m. Domestic. Third Avenue N. A report was made regarding an adult female and an adult male arguing. Officers arrived and were able to diffuse the situation. The male stated he would be going to a friend’s house to calm down. No further action was taken. 4:18 p.m. Theft. Two adult females were witnessed attempting to leave a store with unpaid merchandise. The females attempted to deny the thefts. They were issued citations and released. Feb. 15 3:52 p.m. Welfare check. Hwy 15. A report was made regarding a male slumped over at the wheel while at a stoplight. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the vehicle. No license plate was provided. 5:19 p.m. Theft. An adult female was witnessed attempting to leave a store with unpaid merchandise. The female admitted to the theft. She was issued a citation and released. Feb. 17 12:54 p.m. DWI. 4th Avenue NE. A female was reportedly sleeping in a vehicle, and left the area when quested by a citizen. An officer located the female and detected the odor of alcohol on her person. The female was unable to pass field sobriety testing and was arrested. 6:31 p.m. Disorderly conduct. CR 120. Officers arrived and spoke to all parties involved in the verbal argument. All left the area without further incident. Feb. 18 9:25 a.m. Verbal. Riverside Avenue N. An adult female and adult male were arguing and possibly becoming physical. Officers arrived and remained at the residence until the male left the area. 8:20 p.m. Theft. Walmart. An adult female was witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise, which she admitted to. She was cited and released. Feb. 19 3:59 p.m. Unwanted person. Third Avenue N. An adult male refused to leave a residence. An officer arrived and stated the resident needed to go through the court system to evict the male. The male then left for the afternoon. 11:35 p.m. Traffic stop. Second Street S. A vehicle was witnessed traveling 42 mph in a 30-mph zone. The driver was found to have no proof of insurance and a revoked license. The vehicle was parked for the evening and the driver was issued a citation for all of the violations.
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Reward offered in dog-shooting case by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com
There is a reward of $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person or people who viciously shot a yellow Labrador retriever six times at close range with a pellet gun. People with information should call the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office at 320-251-4250 or Crimestoppers at 320-255-1301 or 1-800-255-130. News of the cruelty has disgusted people throughout Minnesota and beyond, and offers of help have poured into the TriCounty Humane Society where the dog, dubbed Remington by the staff, is recovering. The dog was shot four times in its face and twice in its rump sometime on the night or early
morning of Feb. 21-22. A deputy with the Stearns County Sheriff’s Department surmised the dog was Remington restrained while it was shot and then probably left for dead. On the morning of Feb. 22, a resident in Avon Township found the dog lying under a tree and called the sheriff’s department. Deputy Bruce Bechtold then brought the dog to a veterinarian. At the humane society, Remington underwent surgery for broken jaw bones and was in extreme pain and discomfort be-
cause of his injuries. He was given pain medications and a day later he was happy and acting as if he hadn’t been through any trauma at all. Humane-society staff described him as a sweet dog who loves to interact with people. Because of his badly broken jaw, he is unable to eat any food other than wet dog food, and it may take him up to two months to fully heal. On the afternoon of Feb. 29, Marit Ortega, TCHS fund-development manager, told the Newsleader she and others are more amazed each day what a happy recovery Remington is making. Though he still cannot eat except for the softest foods, he is active and happy with the staff. Ortega said Remington has become a kind of “poster boy” for
abused animals locally. She said that, fortunately, TCHS seldom receives animals that have been through such pain and trauma as Remington. That is why the staff and TCHS supporters are so happy about Remington’s rapid recovery – a case of sad story with a happy resolution. The staff has secured a foster home for him when his condition improves. If an owner doesn’t claim him, he might eventually be eligible for adoption. Tri-County Humane Society Director Vicki Davis and her staff are impressed with the outpourings of concern and generosity from people who heard via the media about the act of cruelty against Remington. “We want to thank everyone Remington • page 7
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Meals from front page find common ground between these two groups.” The organizers of the meal
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“Thrivent’s ‘Action Team’ program helped defray the costs of the food for all five days with $250 per day,” Reetz said of the joint service project. “The Muslim community raised the other half of the money.” Yusuf is a business owner and co-founder of a group called “#UNITECLOUD,” which is “working to promote peace and understanding between cultures in the community.” “It’s a coming together of faiths to do God’s work – Muslims, Christians coming together and providing food on the table just like our faiths tell us to – to look out for those who are in need,” Yusuf said. Yusuf has been helping with the meals at the Salvation Army, whose mission is “to preach the gospel of Jesus
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Friday, March 4, 2016 Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. “We’re giving back to our community and having a conversation about our community,” Yusuf said, “about everyday struggles that people have, about issues of homelessness, poverty, unemployment that affects all of us, regardless of faith, race or gender.” Reetz said, “We really look forward to continued growth together and extending peace in our community and just to make more people think maybe they should get involved or do something, and it’s not that complicated.”
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The joint meal service project at the Salvation Army resulted from Celebration Lutheran’s adult educational series about Islam entitled My Neighbor is Muslim. “I think it’s getting better,” Yusuf said of race relations in St. Cloud. “The community has been getting better at knowing who their neighbors are, where they come from, what their history is, and also the new neighbors are getting to know those who are already here.” The Sartell church began the faith-based adult-education series on Jan. 10 that was intended to bridge the cultural and religious divide between Christians and Muslims. “We had the largest attendance we’ve
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had for any series like that,” Reetz said, “and it just revealed the high interest in our community to understand and to deal with the issues surrounding embracing the Somali community, the Muslim community.” The free educational series hosted by Celebration Lutheran was an attempt to reduce the ignorance, fear and stereotyping that may exist, particularly in light of the terrorist events in France and hate crimes in America. “There was the realization of how similar our values are – not beliefs, but our values that we share in common, things such as concern for the poor, compassion, forgiveness, love and mercy,” Reetz said of the series. “Those values (of Muslims) are mirror images of ours.” Reetz said about 50 to 60 people attended each of the sessions at Celebration Lutheran, which offered the 10-part series featuring invited Muslim speakers at the Christian church. “There was a deepening of compassion for them as people and seeing them as individuals – not just stereotyping all people who look differently in our community as ‘bad‘ or ‘wrong,’” Reetz said of Muslims in Central Minnesota. contributed photo
Above, right: Members from the Christian and Muslim communities volunteered to serve free meals that were offered at the Salvation Army of St. Cloud as part of a five-day effort to foster unity and help others in need.
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Our View Humane society shines in caring for brutalized dog What kind of despicable excuse for a human being would shoot a sweet, lovable yellow Labrador retriever six times at close range while restrained and then leave the suffering dog for dead? That is the hideous crime that happened in Avon Township almost two weeks ago. (See related story in today’s paper.) The good news is the reactions of outrage, concern and generosity that have surfaced when the sad story was disseminated by the media throughout the state. For every sick, twisted individual who does such a vicious deed to a helpless dog or other animal, there are thousands of people who cherish animals and who go out of their way to help them. Some studies have shown that people’s regard, respect and love for animals has increased dramatically in recent years. That is likely due to such widely published shocking cruelty cases, like the brutality against Remington, so-dubbed by the staff at the Tri-County Humane Society where he was treated for his traumatic injuries and where he is slowly recovering. Another reason for an increased awareness of the needs of animals in jeopardy is because of the incredible educational outreach programs of the humane society. We are so fortunate to have the Tri-County Humane Society in East St. Cloud. Even more fortunate are the thousands of animals (dogs, cats and other pets) that are given a new lease on life thanks to the passionate dedication of all who work and volunteer at that humane society/animal shelter. In just the last two or three years, the adoption rate has increased dramatically at the society, with up to 90 percent and more of the animals housed there finding homes. That, again, is due to the extraordinary efforts of the staff to do outreach education programs throughout the three-county area, as well as frequent adoption drives at pet centers and elsewhere. The TCHS is a not-for-profit, independent organization that receives no government funding. It’s supported primarily via shelter income, donations, fundraising events and the good deeds of so many friends and well-wishers. Only about 15 percent of the animals at the shelter are “strays.” The rest are surrendered by people who can no longer keep their animal(s) for one reason or another. The TCHS staff and volunteers work very hard to ensure all animals at the shelter are treated with compassion to keep them free of hunger, thirst, discomfort, pain, diseases and loneliness. In the 41 years since it was founded, the TCHS has done wonders to help animals and to find them new homes. The best way to help brutally abused animals like Remington is to give a generous donation to the TCHS. The donations are certain to provide comfort and a new lease on life for animals that are just as in dire need of help and kindness as Remington. To donate online, go to tricountyhumanesociety.org. Or send a check to TCHS at P.O. Box 701, St. Cloud, Minn. 56302. The TCHS is also always grateful to receive donated items such as kitty litter, pet food, office supplies and so forth. To find those needs, visit its website.
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Opinion Meet Sister Diane – for the third time One day in August 1967, E.A. Brandt must have wondered if she needed glasses – badly – or if she’d instantly lost her shortterm memory. Now a Sartell resident, Brandt lived in Olivia at that time. Her faux pas during registration day at St. Aloysius Catholic School still has the awful power to make her blush at the memory. Recently, Brandt sent me a letter about that day in response to a column I wrote about “dumb” things people do, those embarrassing times when they’re not wearing their thinking caps. Well, no doubt about it, Brandt must have misplaced her thinking cap that day. The following is a paraphrased and condensed account of what Brandt wrote: She had gone to the Catholic school to register her two children, Julie and Frank. She was told a nun named Sister Felice would be doing the registrations. In an upstairs room, she saw a nun in the traditional nun’s black habit, her back turned to the blackboard where she was decorating with colorful paper cut-outs of autumn leaves. Brandt approached the desk. She turned around and observed my approach without expression. I gave her my best bright smile, which was not returned. “Are you Sister Felice?” “No, I’m Sister Diane,” she said, unsmiling. Brandt explained she was there for registration. Sr. Diane offered no conversation other than Sister Felice would be in the school shortly. Sister Diane was still cool, unsmiling. Brandt’s attempts at conversation fizzled. Brandt left the room, feeling uncom-
Dennis Dalman Editor fortable, squirming, thinking that had not gone well. Not at all. Brandt stepped into a nearby room and chatted with a neighbor, who was a lay teacher at the school. She then stepped into the hall and saw down the hallway a nun sitting at a desk in the eighth-grade room. That would be Sr. Felice, Brandt was thinking. She walked into the room, up to the desk. “Are you Sister Felice?” “No, I’m Sister Diane.” I was highly embarrassed and tried to cover it with a flash-flood of conversation. I think I said something about not being able to tell one Sister from another, that they all looked alike to me, or something equally horrifying. I babbled. I asked her where she had come from, and she said St. Catherine’s College. I grabbed at that lifesaver, saying that I, too, was a SCC graduate! No comment. No welcome light of recognition. Just more silence from Sister Diane. Humiliated, Brandt walked out of the room and then went to have another chat with the lay teacher, who convinced her to return to the classroom she’d just visited. Brandt, still feeling mortified, walked back to the eighth-grade room. She saw a smiling Sister who did, thankfully, answer to the name Sr. Felice. Vastly relieved, buoyed
up by a pleasant, friendly conversation, Brandt’s next task was to find the nun who taught music. With my blunders behind me, I headed down to the first floor in search of the music nun. There was a bustle of activity with several new Sisters in black habits moving about, setting up registration tables in the wide hallway. As I came down the steps, one Sister was sitting at the foot of the stairs, preparing to register students. She watched me as I came down the stairs. I smiled as I approached her table. “Are you the music nun?” “No, I’m Sister Diane.” Another wave of burning embarrassment. Brandt finally found the music nun, registered quickly, then dashed out of the school as if fleeing for her life. On the way home, at the grocery store, she met a friend and neighbor, Ann. In her burning humiliation, she had to tell somebody what had happened. “Oh, Ann,” I blurted. “Have you ever embarrassed yourself so monumentally that you wanted to drop through a hole in the ground and never be seen again?” Ann raised her eyebrows, smiled and answered without hesitation: “Every day.” Back home, Brandt’s daughter Julie wanted to know every last detail of how the registration went. Julie, aghast, listened and after several shocked expressions of disbelief, said with finality, “I’m never going back to that school again!” That September Julie did return to school. It wasn’t the end of the world, after all, but for many days scorched by hot humiliation, E.A. Brandt thought the end was surely nigh.
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Sartell reader finds fault with ‘Our View’ Fred Joesting, LeSauk Township
In the Feb. 2 “Our View” Editor Dalman blasts what he perceives to be Republican obstructionists. Is this editorial objective opinion or “the disgusting culmination of the arrogance, bullyism and contempt” of Editor Dalman against politicians with different viewpoints? My issue is not in calling out some Republicans from Congress but in ignoring the Democrats in Congress who also are failing us. Often, the agenda of both political parties is for partisan gain and power while ignoring the needs of “ We The People” and the United States. Did Dalman call Sen. Harry Reid an obstructionist when he, as Senate Majority Leader, kept hundreds of bills from
reaching the Senate floor for a vote? Was Ted Kennedy an obstructionist for his treatment of Robert Bork? Did Dalman call Sen. Barack Obama an obstructionist for attempting to filibuster the nomination of Samuel Alito in 2005? Did Dalman find fault when Obama did not submit a nomination for Inspector General for the Department of State for more than five full years? Did that vacancy contribute to the Benghazi disaster in 2012? Might it have been prevented with strong oversight of the State Department? Maybe the biggest obstructionist for a long time has been the Supreme Court, where many justices have become de facto lawmakers by issuing decisions based on personal views instead of the law being reviewed. That becomes the policy and
law of the land despite never being debated and approved in Congress or given to the president to exercise his Constitutional right and duty to approve or veto. Having a group of nine people who have been appointed for lifetime positions is dangerous, and it may be time to look at term limits for the justices. If our country is to survive, we need to stop legislating from the bench right now. We need to apply Constitutional remedies if and when the words become outdated. For some problems, laws passed by the Congress and the president may be sufficient. If more is needed, we have the process of amending the Constitution, which has been well used in the past and can be again.
Northstar advocates ask for more support Molly Weyrens, St. Cloud, St. Francis Xavier Amy Leither, Cold Spring, Peace Lutheran Church Northstar Campaign GRIP/ISAIAH leaders have engaged key local and state elected leaders through a variety of actions this past year in an effort to have the Northstar rail extended to St. Cloud as a part of the (likely) $6- to 7-billion-dollar transportation bill likely to pass this session. The St. Cloud Times recently ran a poll, and of 534 respondents, 446 said an extension was worth the investment while 19 preferred adding lanes to I-94. This poll reflects the experience of our campaign. Overwhelmingly, there is a change in the minds of Greater Minnesotans, people are
excited about public transportation, people want to give up the hassle of driving. We have also experienced swift movement from Rep. Jim Knoblach, St. Cloud, (chair of Ways and Means Committee) and his whole-hearted attention. Gov. Dayton has announced support. Knoblach has been researching the cost. Since BNSF laid a second set of rail between Big Lake and Becker, costs have decreased. Current link buses need replacing within four years. This cost is roughly the same as the necessary upgrades to the rail. We already lease tracks from BNSF for current operations. We want to extend those services. St. Cloud to the Metro area is the most-traveled corridor in the state. Adding lanes to I-94 can cost from $3.4-$12.4 million per mile, in the metro area averaging
more than $50 million/mile. Road travel assumes access to a car or ability to drive. This isn’t the case for many. On Tuesday, March 8, the legislative session begins. Sen. Tom Bakk (DFL) and Speaker of the House Rep. Kurt Daudt (R) agree top priority is transportation. On Thursday, March 10, GRIP/ISAIAH leaders will meet elected leaders at the Capitol, delivering thousands of petitions and letters from supporting organizations and businesses. If you would like to add your voice to our campaign, email GRIP organizer Anne Buckvold at abuckvold@ isaiahmn.org and share a couple lines about why you want Northstar extended. Be sure to include your name and city and/or sign our online petition for session updates. Click on: www.tinyurl.com/ finishnorthstar.
School in Harlan, Iowa. My social studies class is studying the United States, and every year we have a state project. Each person got a state, and I felt honored to get your beautiful and awesome state, Minnesota. I love to go ice fishing, and I know that up there you guys go ice fishing a lot. I would deeply appreciate it if you would
send me some information, brochures or anything else you think I would like. My awesome teacher, Mrs. Newlin, would really like a car license plate for a school project (if possible). I really appreciate your time and look forward to learning more about your state. Thank you.
Student seeks state memorabilia for class project
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p.m., Blue Line Sports Bar and Grill, 1101 Second St. S., Sartell. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, 6-8:30 p.m., CentraCare Health Plaza, 1900 Centracare Circle, St. Cloud. 320-290-2155.
Friday, March 4 Benton County Historical Society, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. St. Joseph Area Historical Society open, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Old City Hall, 25 First Ave. NW. stjosephhistoricalmn.org. Fish Fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m., St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 14241 Fruit Farm Road, St. Joseph. 320363-2569. Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, 145 Second Ave. N.E., Rice. 320-393-2725.
Friday, March 11 “Representing the Mississippi River in International Climate Talks,” 8-9:30 a.m., St. Cloud City Council Chambers, 400 Second St. S. Benton County Historical Society, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, 145 Second Ave. N.E., Rice. 320-393-2725.
Saturday, March 5 Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction, proceeds to benefit the Matt Blonigan family, 3-8 p.m., Sauk Rapids VFW, 901 N. Benton Drive. 320-224-2327. Monday, March 7 Regional Farm-to-Institution Networking, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., College of St. Benedict, 37 S. College Ave., St. Joseph. 612-520-1675. Benton County Historical Society, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. Blood drive, 1-7 p.m., Love of Christ Church, 1971 Pinecone Road, St. Cloud. Sartell Lions Club, 7 p.m., upstairs of Blue Line Sports Bar andGrill, 1101 Second St. S., Sartell. 320-248-3240. Tuesday, March 8 ICAN Prevent Diabetes, 3:154:15 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 2875 10th Ave. N.E., Sauk Rapids. 320-650-3082. German Buffet Fundraiser, 5-8 AU TO M O B I L E S / M OTO RC Y C L E S WANTED MOTORCYCLES: TOP CASH PAID! For Old Motorcycles! 1900-1980. DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494 (MCN) FOR SALE FRUIT TREES LOW AS $18. Blueberry, Grape, Strawberry, Asparagus, Evergreen & Hardwood Plants. FREE catalog. WOODSTOCK NURSERY, N1831 Hwy 95, Nellsville, WI 54456. Toll Free 888-8038733. wallace-woodstock.com (MCN) New 20’ EX Speed Loader, 14K Electric Tilt, $4,599; Fuel Trailers; New 6’x12’ V-Nose Ramp Door Cargo, $2,750; 2012 JD 3032E Compact Tractor, 128 Hours, with 2014 Loader, Bucket & Forks. 515972-4554. www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld. com (MCN) ADOPTION ADOPTION:.California couple promises baby secure future. Gandparents and cousins, education, travel, singing, dancing. Expenses paid. Call Nissa/Justin 1(424) 209-5842 or attorney 1(424)9016671 (MCN) ANNOUNCEMENTS FREE HUNT!! ENTER NOW TO WIN! Hunt Some Of The Biggest Deer In The Country! 30% OFF PACKAGES WHILE THEY LAST! $4900. 330-763-3301 www. BestDeerHuntOHIO.com (MCN) WANT TO BUY CASH PAID for antique Harley Davidson, Indian or other American made motorcycles or related parts from 1900-1970. Any condition. Midwest collector will pick up anywhere. Phone 309-645-4623 (MCN) EMPLOYMENT/HELP WANTED Family owned business looking for CDL
Remington from page 3 who has reached out to us this week . . .” Davis wrote on the society’s website. “He (Remington) is doing quite well, thankfully, and has a long road ahead of him to full recovery . . . As disturbing as it is knowing someone likely did this intentionally and has yet to be caught, there are clearly far more good people out there doing their best to take the sting out of Remington’s story.” Davis said the society has received enough donations to
cover Remington’s medical bill, and one day a woman dropped off enough wet canned food to last Remington a good long time. Remington’s plight, Davis added, is yet another reminder of how many abandoned or abused animals are helped at the humane society. Donations from people are always welcome because the need to help animals is never-ending. “We have several animals in our care right now and more coming around the corner,” Davis said. “Even though they may not reach celebrity status like Remington has, they each have
7 their own story and could use your help if you are so inclined. If you’d like to help, we’d welcome your assistance. You could touch the life of another Remington in the future who may not be featured in the media. Designate your donation to our emergency medical fund and take comfort in knowing you’ll be helping an animal who needs more than the basic care at the Tri-County Humane Society.” Donations can be dropped off at the humane society at 735 Eighth St. NE in St. Cloud or checks can be sent to Tri-County Humane Society, P.O. Box 701, St. Cloud, Minn. 56302.
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District from front page On Jan. 6, 1967, a special election was held with more than 94 percent participation of registered voters. The bond passed with 66 percent approval. That all happened in spite of the 12 inches of snow that fell on that day. The high school, which is now the north portion of the current Sartell Middle School, was opened in September of 1969 to accommodate 675 students. As the population in the area grew, so did the school district. There have been several additions to facilities and new buildings that have been built to meet the needs of the students and the city. Fifty years later, the district is widely known for excellent education for students and their families. More than 25,000 square feet have been added on to the original old Sartell Elementary School, which now serves as the District Service Center and houses Community Education, Little Sabres Preschool and district administrative offices. The current Sartell Middle School (the original Sartell High School) had a major addition built on in 1985 that served as Sartell Intermediate School for some time. Sartell’s population
Sartell-St. Stephen Newsleader • www.thenewsleaders.com tripled – from 1,323 in 1970 to 5,393 in 1990. In 1993, the current high school was opened to accommodate 800 students. The current middle and high schools have also had additions built on since that time. As growth continued to happen in the area, Pine Meadow Elementary (1999) and Oak Ridge Elementary (2004) were built and grade configurations shifted again to meet the continued growing demands for quality education within the Sartell-St. Stephen School District. Since 1990, the district’s student population has doubled from 1,822 students to 3,771 students in 2015. Currently, Sartell High School houses 1,165 students in grades 9-12. Sartell Middle School serves grades 5-8 with
more than 1,241 students. Pine Meadow and Oak Ridge elementaries serve grades K-4 with 667 and 746 students respectively. The District Service Center supports more than 180 children from 0 to 5 years old through the Early Childhood and Preschool programming. All district facilities are currently at or have exceeded their originally planned capacity, and the population of the district is projected to grow about 8 percent during the next 10 years. There is a proud tradition in the Sartell-St. Stephen School District. The district continues to provide a quality education to families within the district and helps attract families, businesses and opportunities to the city.
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