The Sartell Police Department would like to remind everyone that city ordinance 6-2-3 B prohibits parking on any city street, alley or thoroughfare between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. during the months of November, December, January, February and March. This ordinance is in effect regardless of the amount of snow that may or may not be on the ground during those months. Any vehicles so parked or left in violation of the ordinance, may be ticketed and towed, with the ensuing expense to be paid by the vehicle’s owner. “We would ask that homeowners and renters within the city inform guests and family members that may be staying or visiting at your home about the winter parking rules”, Chief Jim Hughes said.  “We want to be proactive in letting the public know about our winter parking rules”. Reminders are also put on the cities electronic bulletin boards, website, Promo Pack, new resident packets and signs are posted at the entrances to the city limits. The fine for violating the ordinance is $25.00, with a $5.00 increase if not paid within 48 hours.  View full Ordinance.

The debate on raising chickens in residential neighborhoods was debated by St. Cloud State University economics professor King Banaian, St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict environmental studies assistant professor Jean Lavigne, St. Cloud Health Director Lisa Schreifels and Matt Lindstrom, director of the McCarthy Center at St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict.  View the video here.