What’s sadder than a kid without a toy?
Every Christmas season the twins Ken and Sandra cross my mind. They were two of the students in my third-grade...
Jury selection can be nerve-wracking experience
by Sarah E. Hennesy District Court Judge Jury duty can be a nerve-wracking experience. Before I took the bench, I...
Baby dolls bring instant delight to elderly
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Two newborn babies, Ruby and Jack, continue to warm the hearts of residents and staff at...
Red-kettle donations down for this time of year
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com When people see Salvation Army bell-ringers standing in front of area stores, they often think of...
Grinch has change of heart, returns figurines
There is at least one mean-spirited grinch up to no good in St. Joseph this pre-Christmas season. But there is...
‘Man behind camera’ honored by city council
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Ted Venske, the official Sartell City Council videographer, was honored Monday night by council members for...
Concerns grow about safety on Pinecone Road South
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com There are increasing concerns about pedestrian and motorist safety on Pinecone Road S., and the Sartell...
Abbey releases list of 18 ‘credibly’ accused clergy
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com A list of 18 St. John's Abbey priests or monks, living and deceased, has been released...