Perske wins DFL endorsement
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Sartell Mayor Joe Perske, who has run more than 90,000 miles as a marathon man, is...
Young artists’ works take top honors
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Three artists from Sartell High School – Becca Cherry, Hana Krebs, Bree Kreutzer – won top...
Spring Fling set for May 18
A Spring Fling fundraiser for youth mission will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18 at Celebration Lutheran...
First half of taxes due May 15
Stearns County residents are reminded the deadline to pay the first half of their 2014 property taxes is due by...
We should ponder lessons from the Smith killings
The trial in Little Falls of Byron Smith in late April was very disturbing, but there are lessons to be...
It’s time to abolish executions
A rope that was too long led to the abolition of the death penalty in Minnesota. A convicted man, 28-year-old...
Big crowd debates government-center plan
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com At least one member of the St. Joseph City Council, Steve Frank, opposes a new city...
Some paper mill’s metal to become bicycle racks
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Heidi Jeub is a firm believer that public art can bring a sense of “livability” to...