Sartell, Minnesota straddles both sides of the Mississippi River, as well as Stearns County and Benton County.
Sartell is mostly separated from Sauk Rapids by the Mississippi River, although the portion of Sartell crosses the river abuts Sauk Rapids. Sartell abuts Saint Cloud to the south and Watab Township to the northeast. Sartell's borders are ragged, with several small unincorporated areas within its limits, and surrounded by large areas of undeveloped property, with the exception of Sauk Rapids and Saint Cloud.
The main routes through the city are US Highway 10, Minnesota State Highway 15, and County Highway 1. Saint Stephen is about eight miles to the northwest. A rail line runs through town but it offers only freight transportation, largely serving the Verso Sartell Paper Mill, which is no longer in operation.
Before white settlers came in the late 19th century, the area was an inter-tribal no man's land, separating the Dakota and the Anishinaabe people.
In 1825, the United States government acknowledged the border in its treaty with the tribes. In 1846, the US government moved the Ho-Chunk people into the Sartell area, but they were uncomfortable living between two warring tribes, so they moved again in 1853, selling their grist and saw mills to white settlers.
Some of the first white explorers to come to the region were Jean-Baptiste Perrault, David Thompson, Zebulon Pike, Lewis Cass, Henry Schoolcraft, and Joseph Nicollet.
Sartell was founded along the west banks of the Mississippi River, largely as a lumber and paper company town. The settlement was initially known as The Third Rapids, numbering the rough waters encountered by fur traders as they traveled north from Saint Anthony Falls in Minneapolis.
Joseph B. Sartell was one of the first white people to settle the area. He was employed as a millwright at a local sawmill in 1854. He opened a flour mill on the Watab River in 1877, then co-founded the Sartell Brothers Lumber Company in 1884.
In 1905, construction began on the Sartell Dam, and the Sartell Pulp and Paper Company, which later became Watab Pulp and Paper Company, then St. Regis Paper Company, and is now known as Verso Paper Company's Sartell mill.
Sartell was incorporated in 1907. Although Wengert was proposed as a name for the new village, for a local businessman, it was decided to name the village Sartell, as Joseph Sartell had several relatives in the area and had made generous contributions to the community. Between 1907 and 1973, nearly every city council included a Sartell.
The village grew rapidly, particularly within its downtown area along US Highway 10, on the east banks of the Mississippi River. When the highway was rerouted further east in the 1960s, Sartell's business district began to deteriorate. However, the construction of the Sartell Bridge over the Mississippi in the early 1980s brought businesses back, although Sartell is still without a traditional downtown.
Sartell's population grew slowly, remaining under 1,000 until 1960, but has been growing rapidly since, and is more than 15,000 today.
Although Sartell is Saint Cloud's most populous suburb, it remained a paper company town until 2012 when the Verso Paper Mill was badly damaged by fire. Due to decreasing demand for paper, it was closed and later sold for parts. In recent years, the city's development efforts have concentrated on urbanization, adding larger chain businesses to a newly developed area that may serve as a new downtown district.
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The 18-hole championship golf course, venue, and bar and grill are located in Sartell, just north of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. A history of the course is told, and an introduction to its team is included. Employment opportunities are published to the site, and contacts are posted. Its event facilities are highlighted, including its wedding and corporate event packages. A photo gallery, food menu, hours, and calendar of events are posted.
http://www.blackberryridgegolf.com/
From its offices in Sartell, the Council oversees the Gateway District, North Star District, Pine Tree District, and Scenic District, and includes Parker Scout Camp, on North Long Lake, near Nisswa. Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venturer crews within the Council may be found through its site, and its programs and activities are highlighted. Requirements, schedules, and specifics about Boy Scout leadership training programs are included, along with administrative contacts and hours.
https://www.bsacmc.org/
The coffee shop and restaurant in Sartell, Minnesota offers several types of coffees and coffee drinks, bakery goods, homemade soup, paninis, and other items. Its location is posted, and shown on a map, along with its hours of operation, catering services and policies, and a gallery of photographs. A schedule of special events is posted to the site, and it has a private room that is available for free for groups of ten or more.
http://www.liquidassetssartell.com/
Sartell Area Youth Basketball Association
SAYBA provides programs intended to develop skilled and competitive basketball players in the Sartell, Minnesota community while encouraging self-confidence, positive attitudes, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. Its in-house and travel teams are highlighted, along with general program information, meeting schedules, a calendar of games and events, and its SAYBA Winter Classic. Contacts are posted to the site.
https://www.saybabball.org/
Organized in 1999, the Chamber was originally part of the Saint Cloud Chamber, but in 2016 its members joined forces with the Hospitality and Visitors Service to provide more exposure to Sartell businesses and services. Membership information and policies are stated, including meeting schedules, a calendar of events, and a member directory. Payments may be made online and a private member login is available.
https://www.sartellchamber.com/
Sartell Hospitality and Visitor Service
The Sartell HVS is a joint project of the Sartell Chamber of Commerce and the City of Sartell, offering a guide to the Minnesota community. Included is a directory of hospitality venues, such as churches, delivery services, and community centers. Local restaurants and retail stores are included, as well as retail stores, banks and other financial institutions, medical facilities, organizations, and schools.
https://www.everythingsartell.com/
Located on 2nd Street South in Sartell, Minnesota, the clinic offers a range of medical care for children up to the age of twenty-one, as well as a behavioral health and counseling service for children, families, and adults. Its location is shown on a map, and its office hours, contacts, and appointment policies are stated. Its providers are introduced, with an overview of their services, a patient portal, and downloadable forms.
http://www.sartellpediatrics.com/
The annual event features a wide variety of activities and events, many of which may differ from year to year, but are likely to include a parade, trolley rides, exhibits, a bike rodeo, live music, street dances, fireworks, and food. Photos from past events are displayed, along with a schedule for the upcoming event, sponsorship opportunities and acknowledgment of sponsors., contacts, and announcements.
https://www.sartellsummerfest.com/
Located along the Mississippi River in central Minnesota, Sartell was incorporated in 1907. Its official website offers a guide to visitors and residents, with demographics of the city, and information about local attractions and events, restaurants, shopping venues, hotels, transportation options, and recreational opportunities. The city’s economic development programs, licensing, permits, and building inspections are included.
http://www.sartellmn.com/
The gourmet food outlet in Sartell, Minnesota carries a variety of local foods, such as preserves, jams, mixes, sauces, chocolates, meats, cheeses, and other food and gift items, such as its own line of candles and kitchenware, which are highlighted here, along with gift ideas, recipes, and a club with exclusive offers and information. The business also hosts special events and offers its space for party bookings. Its location and hours are stated.
http://www.thepantrysartell.com/
