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...
St. Joseph
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...
Hours extended for absentee ballots
Hours have been extended for absentee balloting at the Stearns County and Benton County auditor's offices. The offices will be...
My mother’s diabetes makes me more health conscious
When I learned recently my mother had Type 2 Diabetes, I felt like Forrest Gump when he learned his mother...
Bachmann, Graves debate in St. Cloud
In a feisty hour-long debate, 6th District U.S. Congressional candidates Michele Bachmann (R-Stillwater) and challenger Jim Graves drew an audience...
Don’t deny their reality
Jeannie Fesler & Jeffrey Fesler, Sartell We were married for more than 30 years and, although our marriage did not...