š± How a Sartell court reporter rose to a national leadership role
Sartell, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Sartell! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a Sartell court reporter rose to a national leadership role
- Sartellās Riverview Intermediate just earned a big state behavior honor
Also on today's calendar: The Gambler Returns - Kenny Rogers Tribute.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Breezy at times with hazy sun, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: A stray morning thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 53.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Sartell woman tapped as director of National Court Reporters Association (stcloudlive.com) ā A Sartell resident, veteran court reporter Jeanna Zunker, has been elected to a three-year term as a national director for the National Court Reporters Association, representing professionals across the country. Sheāll help guide policy, finances, and education programs while continuing to mentor new court reporters and support Minnesotaās professional associations. 
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ā¢ Three Central Minnesota Districts Earn State Recognition For Behavior Framework (knsiradio.com) ā Riverview Intermediate School in Sartell has earned state recognition for successfully implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, joining a select group of Central Minnesota schools honored by the Minnesota Department of Education. The PBIS framework focuses on teaching and rewarding positive behavior, which the state says leads to better achievement, fewer discipline issues, and stronger student engagement. Ā Ā Ā
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Central MN Common Roots Festival 2026 ā
The Pickled Loon, 715 W St Germain St, St Cloud
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Saturday August 22
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The Gambler Returns - Kenny Rogers Tribute ā
Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W St Germain St, St Cloud
1:30 pm
Thursday August 27
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Membership Maximizer - 8/6/2026
St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Office 1411 W. St. Germain St., Suite 101, St. Cloud
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Chamber Connection Host - Doss for Congress 8/7/2026
St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce Pantown Brewing 408 37th Ave N St. Cloud
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Healing Sound Bath Workshop
St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce Bri's Lodge 406 Great Oak Drive Waite Park, MN 56387
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Noeline Hofmann ā Milk & Honey Ciders ā
Milk & Honey Ciders, 11738 Co Rd 51, St Joseph
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Quiet Oaks Guy Talk Grief Group
St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce 5537 Galaxy Rd St. Cloud - In the cottage at Quiet Oaks
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Pachanga Society and Brothers Burn Mountain ā Milk & Honey Ciders ā
Milk & Honey Ciders, 11738 Co Rd 51, St Joseph
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Convention & Visitor's Bureau (CVB) Meeting ā
St. Joseph, MN Calendar, 75 Callaway St E, St. Joseph
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Planning Commission ā
St. Joseph, MN Calendar, 75 Callaway St E, St. Joseph
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- Got worn, torn, or no-longer-needed clothes, shoes, linens, or other household fabrics?
Recycle them for FREE this Saturday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Tri-County Solid Waste Commission and Retold Recycling will host this textileā¦ (Nextdoor )
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Sauk Rapids. Apply here.
- Staffmark posted a job opening for Shipping and Receiving Associate in Sauk Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sartell here.
š Nearby News
Sauk Rapids
- Kids Crafting Event At Crossroads Center Highlights the Weekender (wjon.com)
- St. Cloud Police Arrest Two After Handgun Pulled On Teen (minnesotasnewcountry.com)
- Scenes from the Benton County Fair: Where country meets city (stcloudlive.com)
Waite Park
- MN Lottery Results: Powerball, Lotto America winning numbers for Aug. 3, 2026 (sctimes.com)
- Textile Recycling Event Coming Up August 8th (knsiradio.com)
- John Ludwig Of Cold Spring, Minnesota, Remembered At 79 (wjon.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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