Emmer wins primary for Sixth District
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com It’s official: Republican Tom Emmer of Delano and Democrat Joe Perske of Sartell will face off...
Robin Williams was his own great gift to this world
What an awful feeling it is to lose Robin Williams. More than any comedian-actor in the past few decades, Williams...
Tighten screws until Putin sags, falls
Finally, European nations have joined the United States in ratcheting up economic sanctions against Russia. They had been wavering, cowardly,...
Policy for political letters
Policy for political letters Political letters to editor must be 150 words or less. Those that exceed that limit will...
Market vendor grows everything from A-Z
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Standing by his fresh mounds of colorful produce, Todd Beumer enjoys exchanging pleasantries with his customers...
Widow hopes new work-zone law will save lives
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Jodi Rajkowski of St. Joseph is hoping with all her might that a stricter work-zone traffic...
Supan now in 65th year at Benton Fair
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com For 65 years, for a week each summer, Dolores Supan and family members have volunteered in...
Mill demolition artists scour remains
contributed photo A group of artists-sculptors takes a tour of the demolition process at the...