Working on the 4th wasn’t really that much work
by Mike Nistler news@thenewsleaders.com I had to work both the night of July 3 and on our nation’s birthday the...
Opinion
Summer’s here! Slap those ribs on the grill
After that dismal non-spring we endured, it's such a pleasure to light up the grill and barbecue my favorite grill...
How child support is calculated in Minnesota
by Judge Michelle Lawson Both parents have the legal obligation to support their children financially. The law presumes the custodial...
City has chance to rehab vacated student rental houses
The City of St. Joseph has a wonderful opportunity in front of it. Now it’s time for the St. Joseph...
Court’s decision a blot on rights in this nation
The trouble with the U.S. Supreme Court, at least in recent years, is that it's too arcane for its own...
Fourth of July wasn’t always that fun
I remember when I was growing up on a farm in central Minnesota that the Fourth of July wasn’t always...
Patriot Act powers must be scrutinized
I wasn't very surprised to learn the National Security Agency had such an all-inclusive surveillance network that included virtually every...
Readers say thanks for benefit support, poppy program for vets
Thank you! A special thank you to all those involved in planning and participating in the Fun with Forte cancer...