Holidays remind what unites us
As we enter the holiday season once again, it can be easy to think we’re in troubled times for our...
News
Big growth ahead for Sartell, mayor says
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com Sartell’s population will grow to more than 25,000 people by 2025, a 37 percent increase since...
‘Clumsy’ dancers become ballroom dazzlers
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com When Steve and Nancy Streng of St. Joseph took their first hesitant dancing steps five years...
Country Lights Festival
photo by Mike KnaakSpectators ride a train around Lake Francis on Dec. 7 to view the Country Lights Festival. The...
Tree lights up Winterwalk
photo by Mike KnaakLighting of the Christmas tree was part of the Dec. 6 Winterwalk celebration in downtown St. Joseph.
Fostering animals ‘best experience ever,’ says Trisko
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com As a foster dog, Tukker the sheltie was virtually deaf. One day, his foster “parent,” Jenna...
Jaxson ‘the Elf’ eager to visit Manor residents
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Five-year-old Jaxson Yager is eagerly counting the days until Christmas so he can dress up like...
More than 500 skiers make tracks on new trail
More than 500 skiers from nine area high schools participated in a Nordic Ski meet Dec. 5 on Sartell’s new...