Crossing guard shares heart-warming stories
Kristen Will, Sartell When I first applied to be a crossing guard for the Sartell-St. Stephen School District, it was...
Residents’ hope to buy mobile home park fails
by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com Despite months of organization and efforts, a plan by Sartell residents to buy the mobile-home park...
House demolition welcomed as ‘Christmas gift’
by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com Sometimes, something unspeakably awful can be transformed into a Christmas gift, and that is what’s happening...
Warmly praised, Hennes leaves city council
by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com At his last city-council meeting, member Steve Hennes was praised warmly by his fellow council members...
Annual Hoopin’ in Heaven set for Jan. 13
by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com Sports revelers, many dressed in “Tommy Bearson Green,” will be whooping, hollering and having an all-around...
Choose in favor of health as new year approaches
There’s some good news as we approach 2017. Minnesota is the fourth-healthiest state in the nation, according to another annual...
Dirty politics turn filthy in North Carolina
As the new year approaches, keep a close eye on North Carolina. In that state, the Republican super-majority in its...
Thank you, Paul Spizcka, for kindness to veteran
Dennis Koep, Sauk Rapids I want to thank Paul Spizcka at PBS Metalworks of Sauk Rapids for doing a wonderful...