‘Take a Day Off’ set for July 30
by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com An annual family-fun event, dubbed “Take a Day Off at the Mississippi River,” will again take...
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National Night Out to heighten crime awareness, foster togetherness
by Frank Lee operations@thenewsleaders.com National Night Out is a nationwide event on Tuesday, Aug. 2, but it will be observed...
Children learn all about food at Schmitt farm
by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com More than 120 students in a swarm of orange “Farm Camp” T-shirts descended upon the Mark...
Sophomore Atkinson thrilled about skills from Leadership Camp
by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com When Avery Atkinson received an email in one of her classes she had been chosen as...
Renegades win final game of regular season, head for playoffs Aug. 6
by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com The Granite City Renegades semi-pro football team defeated the Twin Cities Sabercats on July 23 in...
Police dog to retire; K-9 fundraiser scheduled
by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com Ben is going to retire after faithfully serving the Benton County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 10...
Pet blessing draws hounds galore
photo by Mindy PetersonMembers from the Central Minnesota Therapy Animal Association stay cool in the shade alongside the Unity Spiritual...
Vehicle crashes near St. Joseph, Saginaw take a toll
by Frank Lee operations@thenewsleaders.com A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 94 near St. Joseph July 24 left an Osakis couple with...