A first-, second- and third-place winner have been selected for the Newsleaders’ Halloween costume contest! Prize baskets await the three lucky winners who displayed their creativity, style and charm on All Hallows’ Eve. The first- place winner Nyasia Woodard is from St. Joseph. Second- and third-place winners were Reese Knapton; and Isaac, Ian, Abram and Nolan Wentland, all from Sartell. See our website at www.thenewsleaders for photos of all who participated. Congratulations!

Nyasia Woodard, 8, of St. Joseph strikes a fierce pose as she playfully hides behind an elaborate masquerade mask.