Rep. Emmer talks to council about transportation
by Frank Lee operations@thenewsleaders.com U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer talked about transportation and the needs of a growing Central Minnesota population...
St. Joseph
Investigators say boys admit to setting bridge on fire
by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com Two juveniles have admitted to setting the Lake Wobegon Trail walking-biking bridge on fire, according to Stearns County officials on...
Credit union offers to buy city hall, police station
by Frank Lee operations@thenewsleaders.com Collegeville Community Credit Union will likely buy the historical building that houses St. Joseph's city hall and...
Tractors blessed in St. Stephen after Mass
by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com After Catholic Mass, blessings abounded the morning of April 24 in St. Stephen when the Rev....
College-owned downtown women’s boutique to close
by Frank Lee operations@thenewsleaders.com On A Lark was a one-time business gamble in St. Joseph by the College of St....
John Deere wannabe grabs attention
by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com Some farmers are sold on John Deere tractors; some swear by International Harvester Farmall tractors, and...
Succulents popular at area greenhouses
by Dennis Dalman editor@thenewsleaders.com Succulents are hot on the minds of eager spring planters, according to owners of area greenhouses....
Construction begins on new government center
photo by Frank LeeConstruction workers work April 20 on a proposed 18,000-square-foot new government center, which will provide more space...