Fire destroys mobile home near Rice
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com A mobile home near Rice was declared a total loss after firefighters doused its flames Feb....
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Stearns County administrator announces retirement
by Logan Gruber operations@thenewsleaders.com George Rindelaub announced he’s retiring as county administrator for Stearns County. After nearly 28 years in...
Willemsen seeks DFL endorsement for Senate 13
by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com Michael Willemsen of Sauk Rapids believes deeply in his heart in the essence of democracy as...
Valentine’s Day Facebook selfie contest winners
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Newsleader's Valentine's Day Facebook selfie contest. Winners are as follows: Melissa and...
DeBettignies jams, rolls for S.C.A.R. Dolls
by Logan Gruber operations@thenewsleaders.com A few times a week, Jen DeBettignies straps on roller skates and jams herself in between and...
Sabres dance their way to state awards
by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com The Sartell Sabre Dance Team danced away with two third-place awards from the state high-school dance...
Happy Birthday to you, Jacob
by Logan Gruber operations@thenewsleaders.com Jacob Wetterling turned 38 years old Wednesday. The Jacob Wetterling Resource Center, founded by his parents...
Local grad dives into DIII competition, soaks up honors
by Darren Diekmann news@thenewsleaders.com Jackie Braun, a 2014 Sauk Rapids-Rice High School graduate and accomplished diver in high school, qualified...