County Commissioner Lenzmeier resigns
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com After serving with distinction for more than 34 years on the Stearns County Board of Commissioners,...
Spiritual exemplar Fr. Talafous dies at 99
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com A man who was often viewed as the very embodiment of Benedictine Christian values died in...
McCarney honored as Class 3A ‘Coach of the Year’
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Long-time Sartell Sabres Head Dance Coach Kelly McCarney was recently named as “Class 3A Coach of...
Why in the world do some consider DEI a dirty word?
Why are these vicious attacks against Diversity-Equity-Inclusion so rampant these days? In a maniacal frenzy, President Trump and many of...
Something told me I wasn’t in Kansas anymore
For the umpteenth time, the other night I watched my DVD of “The Wizard of Oz,” and once again that...
Sartell lacrosse player seriously injured
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com A Sartell sophomore student, Blake Sundby, remains in the hospital after suffering a head injury April...
Volunteering brings connections, kindness, love
(Editor’s note: This story was written to help highlight National Volunteer Week April 20-26. This year’s celebratory theme is “Celebrating...
Hines volunteers to give back, to connect
(Editor’s note: This story was written to help highlight National Volunteer Week April 20-26. This year’s celebratory theme is “Celebrating...