by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com An exhibit of prayer based not on concepts of time, but instead on rhythm of daily routine, is open through May in three areas of the Hill Museum and Manuscript Library and the Alcuin Library, next door, which are both located on the campus of St. John’s University. The exhibition includes the Books of Hours and
These retired athletes need a home
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com Trish and Ted Blonigen would like to introduce you to some retired athletes – four-legged athletes that is. The Sartell couple shares their home with two greyhounds that were once racers but now, like most retirees, just want some love and a soft place to lie down. Trish shares her love of the breed by doing
Water-pipe repairs planned for Celebration
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com A study will be done regarding city plans to do repairs in parts of the Celebration neighborhood in Sartell where water problems in a few parts of the neighborhood are severe, causing erosion and slippery-surface issues. The “fix” will require drainage and alley-surface overlays, as well as some turf restoration. Curb-and-gutter will have to be replaced
Big audience gathers for drawdown meeting
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Who in the world would wish for a drought? Nobody probably, except for the folks who are concerned with Little Rock Lake near Rice. A drought, they believe, would restore that sick lake back to health and also help the Mississippi River north of Sartell. And that was the subject of a two-hour meeting March 28
A smoother ride ahead after summer work on CR 75
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com The constant thump, thump, thump of tires crossing cracks felt by drivers on CR 75 will end after a massive resurfacing project scheduled this summer. Plans call for a new road surface as well as safety and drainage improvements from just west of St. Joseph at the Interstate Highway 94 split through the city to the
Keep eyes wide open for Sartell artifacts
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com As memories fade, as townspeople get older and pass on, town history often disappears with them. That is why a group of people is determined to start a renewed Sartell Historical Society. One of them is distinguished historian and author Bill Morgan of Sartell. Morgan, his wife Judy and about eight others have been meeting, brainstorming
Poetry is at work in St. Joseph
by Tracy Rittmueller news@thenewsleaders.com This April, St. Joseph students, teachers, merchants, readers and, of course, poets are encouraging everyone to notice poetry’s important place in our culture and our lives. National Poetry Month, founded and sponsored by the Academy of American Poets, is celebrating its 22nd year and St. Joseph is joining the world’s largest literary event. The Local Blend
Update, photo tour of new high school
by Dave DeMars news@thenewsleaders.com All photos by Dave DeMars Six months ago there were large earth-moving machines pushing mounds of dirt, loading trucks and readying the site. Today three skeleton frameworks mark the classroom portions of what will be the new high school. Behind the framework sits other enclosed portions of the school. Today is a tour of the construction