School equity report recommends wide range of actions
by Mike Knaak news@thenewsleaders.com An effort that started after the murder of George Floyd to examine racism, bullying and social...
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St. Joseph outdoor market returns
photo by Carolyn Bertsch Lilibeth Jerome, 2, and her brother Gabriel, 4, arrive at the St. Joseph Farmers' Market May...
‘Vibes’ helpers inspire others with acts of kindness
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com It all started last October with a big batch of homemade chicken-noodle soup. Since then, positive...
CR 1 project to cause some delays, disruptions
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Ongoing informational updates about Sartell’s and Stearns County’s County Road 1 Improvements Project, now underway, will...
School district seeks community opinions
by Mike Knaak news@thenewsleaders.com The Sartell-St. Stephen school district is seeking community feedback about connections and level of satisfaction with...
New signs replace ‘safe-space’ stickers at the high school
by Mike Knaak news@thenewsleaders.com A debate about small, rainbow-colored safe-space stickers that has simmered in the Sartell-St. Stephen school district...
In midst of invasion, St. Joseph man helps refugees
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Some might say Ted Bechtold of St. Joseph was in the right place at the wrong...
Howlin’ good fun at Tails on Trails
photo by Carolyn Bertsch Dog musher Spencer Draayer, of Monticello, yells “Hike!” and his team of huskies take off down...