Optometrist has eyes for Sauk Rapids
by Dave DeMars news@thenewsleaders.com Dr. Tom Johnson once contemplated calling his business "The Wizard of Eyes," a cute, catchy take-off...
Ten-year-old shares the gift of Thanksgiving
by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com Ten-year-old Mykayla Bluhm-Slater has a very generous and giving spirit, and she appreciates and is thankful...
Minnesota Street Market celebrates fifth anniversary
by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com The Minnesota Street Market Food and Art Co-op, a cooperatively-owned store that sells local food and...
Principal shares outlook for the school year
by Dave DeMars news@thenewsleaders.com Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Principal Erich Martens watches “his kids” from his corner office on the ground...
Police chief, fire chief request equipment
by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com St. Joseph Police Chief Joel Klein and St. Joseph Fire Chief Jeff Taufen recently spoke about...
School board hears plans for athletic building
by Dave DeMars news@thenewsleaders.com The Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board at its Oct. 24 meeting received a briefing on the proposed...
CSB residence halls ready for Halloween
by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com As the Halloween holiday fast approaches, pumpkins, skeletons, and other fall or scary decor can be...
Christmas Treasures set for early November
by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com A Joetown Christmas Treasures sale will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, and 9...