Summer is coming quickly; don’t leave kids, pets in vehicles
As summer approaches and the weather gets hotter and hotter and even hotter, it’s time to think about the dangers...
Opinion
Hurrah to marchers for climate justice
It was so good April 29 to see reports of so many people in so many cities marching for climate...
Why judge presidents by first 100 days?
As you might have heard in the news lately, President Donald Trump completed his 100th day in office Saturday, April...
Seed for ‘International’ event blossoms into beautiful flowers
Zurya Anjum, Sartell As a long-time resident of Sartell, I am proud of our city and how involved residents are...
State investment in U of M critical for future
Margy Hughes, St. Joseph As a retired educator, community leader and proud alumna of the University of Minnesota, I deeply...
Reader lauds Newsleader for sports calendar
Pat Schneider St Joseph Joes manager Thank you, Janelle and Newsleader staff, for publishing the local sports calendar inserted in...
Support Dayton plan for water protection
Minnesotans should be rallying around Gov. Mark Dayton’s “Year of Water Action” plan the same way so many pushed back...
Vetting? Existential? Say what?
For years, I’ve heard the term “vetting,” and though I knew what it meant, I had no idea how the...