Sartell schools exceed proficiency targets
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Pine Meadow Elementary School in Sartell has earned a "Reward" designation from Minnesota's Multiple Measurement Ratings...
School district introduces ‘Skylert’ messaging system
An instant computerized contact service called "Skylert" was recently initiated in the Sartell-St. Stephen School District. It's a way for...
Humane society offers cats/kittens sale
There is a cat-and-kitten sale at the Tri-County Humane Society now through Oct. 30. Adoption fees will be waived on...
Give ACA a fair trial before death sentence
Most people – civilized ones anyway – would agree no person should be condemned to death without a fair trial....
To be honest, let’s quit abusing English
Every few months or so, a language-misusage fad comes down the pike. About six months ago, for some strange reason,...
Local legend Loso’s life, work honored in exhibit
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com The memory of James Loso – artist, potter, teacher, mentor, family man and beloved friend to...
Heins says family sacrifices vital to firefighters
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com For many years, on some nights, Bob Heins would get up out of bed, leave his...
In blissful weather, thousands gather for arts, music, food
Made-to-order autumn weather – warm but breezy – blessed the annual Millstream Arts Festival, which attracted thousands to downtown St....