Parking restrictions now in effect
Winter-parking restrictions are now in effect and will remain so through March 2013. The winter-parking ordinance mandates parking is not...
Two amendments rejected by voters
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Minnesota voters defeated two proposed constitutional amendments in Tuesday's election. One amendment would have legally defined...
Voters re-elect Bachmann, O’Driscoll, Fischbach, Klobuchar
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Three Republican incumbents who represent the St. Joseph area – Michele Bachmann, Tim O'Driscoll and Michelle...
Obama throws electoral knock-out punch
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com President Barack Obama delivered an electoral knock-out punch to challenger Mitt Romney Tuesday, celebrating a re-election...
Democrats take control of state legislature
The Minnesota House of Representatives is now controlled by Democrats. Two years ago, voters gave Republicans the majorities in both...
Now’s a good time to stop squabbling
Hurricane Sandy, of course, was horrific, but there was a silver lining, too. Not since Sept. 9, 2001 has this...
East-side voters help approve levy
Voters on Sartell's east side (Benton County) helped elect four Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board members and helped approve a school-levy...
Residents requested to fill in survey by Nov. 15
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com All Sartell residents are encouraged to fill out a 15-question city survey regarding city services and...