Joe Town Vibe: The history of the St. Joseph Action Group
by John Stevens, Intern, SJU ‘18 Note to our readers: This column is part of a new series from a...
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A blend of local talent percolates at open mic
by Patric Lewandowski news@thenewsleaders.com There’s a special tradition that’s grown up during the past eight years in St. Joseph. Whether...
Area disc golfers brave the cold for charity
by Vicki Ikeogu news@thenewsleaders.com The colder the better. Because for Sauk Rapids resident Cody Parsons, it’s not truly an Ice...
CMYO, Wood make orchestra ‘rock’
photo by Carolyn BertschMark Wood plays the violin he invented called "The Viper," which contains the sounds of an entire...
Leander Eisenschenk served in Vietnam, Honor Guard
The American Legion is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2019. In addition to national and statewide activities commemorating this milestone,...
Sometimes no money equals no lunch, but not here
by Mollie Rushmeyer news@thenewsleaders.com No one likes to think of a child going hungry or being shamed for not having...
YIR Part 3: 2017 filled with growth, changes for St. Joseph
(The Year in Review: Parts 1 and 2 covering January-August were featured in the Jan. 5 and 12 editions of...
Name added to ‘likely abusers’ list
by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com The name of another priest has been added to a list of about 40 area Catholic...