Christmas at Whitby Gift Shop opens this weekend
by TaLeiza Calloway news@thenewsleaders.com The Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict are already thinking about the holidays. The Christmas...
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New road to reroute truck traffic, increase efficiency
Residents might be wondering about why dirt has been moved west of town and what appears to be a new...
City council candidates share goals during forum
by TaLeiza Calloway news@thenewsleaders.com Balancing the city’s budget was a common thread in responses given by city council candidates during...
Wandering moose takes stroll through St. Stephen
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com When Don Smoley came running up at noon to Randy Asseln's house – as if the...
Verso workers say farewell
by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com A medley of emotions – sadness, hope, disappointment and nostalgia – filled the River's Edge Convention...
Bob the ‘hood’ was always on a mission
Bob Zimmerman was always on a "mission," according to LeRoy Hoikkala, the drummer in his first band. "Hey, let's go...
Amendment proposals deserve resounding defeat
On the Nov. 6 ballot, Minnesotans will be asked to vote "yes" or "no" on two proposed amendments to the...
Library needs input for long-range planning
The Great River Regional Library is about to set its course for the next nine years, and it needs input...