Geographic Bee 2010 - MN Finalist | National Geographic Bee 2010

TL;DR

Sartell is a rapidly growing city in Minnesota with a rich history, major employers in paper mills, and a population increase of 181% from 1980 to 2000.

Transcript

hi there my name is Gopi ramanathan and welcome to the series Hotel I've been living here since 2003. I'll start off by telling you a little bit about history it was first known as the third rapid since French fur Traders thought it was a third quote-unquote Rapids that they encountered coming up from Minneapolis one of the first settlers was Jose ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🍟 Sartell was initially named the third rapid by French fur traders, and it was settled by Jose B Sartell in 1854.
• 🏮 The growth of Sartell was propelled by the establishment of a diamond paper mill in 1905, later becoming versatile paper mill.
• 👮 Ripley B Sartell, a prominent figure, served as the mayor for 20 years, and Chief Jerry O'Driscoll gained fame as a police chief.
• 💨 Sartell is currently experiencing the fastest population growth in Minnesota, with a 181% increase from 1980 to 2000.
• 🏙️ The city's strategic location near major cities contributes to its rapid growth.
• 🍰 Dessert and versatile paper mill are the major employers in Sartell.
• 🥳 Chief Jerry O'Driscoll is so significant that a day is dedicated to him, as declared by former Governor Ernie Carlson.

Questions & Answers

Q: Who were some influential figures in the history of Sartell?

Ripley B Sartell, who served as the mayor for 20 years, and Chief Jerry O'Driscoll, a famous police chief, were influential figures in Sartell's history.

Q: What is the reason behind Sartell's rapid population growth?

Sartell's location within a day's driving distance from major cities like Winnipeg, Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City, and St Louis, contributes to its rapid population growth.

Q: How did the Sartell Police Department evolve over time?

The Sartell Police Department currently has 17 members. Chief Jerry O'Driscoll was a renowned police chief who served in the department. December 12th is celebrated as Chief Jerry O'Driscoll day.

Q: What are the major employers in Sartell?

The major employers in Sartell are dessert and versatile paper mill, which have played a significant role in the city's growth and economy.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Sartell was originally known as the third rapid, named by French fur traders. It was settled by Jose B Sartell in 1854 and incorporated in 1907.

• The city's growth was fueled by the establishment of a diamond paper mill in 1905, which later became versatile paper mill.

• Sartell is currently the fastest growing city in Minnesota, with major employers being dessert and versatile paper mill.