911 call mentions ‘noisy black van’ the night of Decker’s murder
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Two chilling 911 calls have been released by the Cold Spring Police Department that reveal the...
Big reward offered to help solve Decker’s murder
A $100,000 reward is being offered to anyone who can supply tips leading to the arrest of the killer or...
Schools continue as usual in wake of tragic shootings
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Administrators and teachers in Sartell's public schools met before classes began Monday to share thoughts about...
Congress must act to ban assault weapons
Gun control should no longer be the topic of "conversation," "dialogue" or "debate." There's been enough of that verbal hand-wringing...
Heroin ‘dragon’ rears its head in central Minnesota
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Just as the use of methamphetamines began to decline in central Minnesota, the use of another...
When it comes to lefse, Birr just can’t say ‘no’
Tracey Birr is a woman who just can't say "no." Not when it comes to lefse, that is. "Do you...
Singers bring lots of fun to audiences
In their many performances, it's obvious to audience members why "Fun" is the key word in St. Cloud Area Fun...
Vendors have field day Saturday in Sartell
It seemed to be "Vendors' Saturday" in Sartell Dec. 8 as vendors set up their wares on two ends of...