by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com Trish and Ted Blonigen would like to introduce you to some retired athletes – four-legged athletes that is. The Sartell couple shares their home with two greyhounds that were once racers but now, like most retirees, just want some love and a soft place to lie down. Trish shares her love of the breed by doing
16 building permits issued in St. Joseph
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders A total of 16 building permits were issued in St. Joseph in 2017, according to statistics compiled by the Central Minnesota Builders Association. All the permits were for single-family, detached homes. The builders ‘association tracks permits for 10 central Minnesota cities from statistics compiled by Stearns and Benton counties. The area recorded 266 detached, single-family permits
St. Joseph to host Old Glory Run
This year’s Old Glory run will take place on Saturday, May 19, in St. Joseph. The event consists of a 5K run/walk/wheel and 1K fun-run for children. Funds from last year’s run were used to buy a vehicle to transport veterans to the St. Cloud VA Health Care System. Event planners are seeking donations and sponsorships from local businesses. To
April 13 Joe Town Vibe: Does a long winter slow the vibe
Note to our readers: This column is part of a series from a blog recently started by a loosely knit independent group of area business people and residents who love and want to promote the energy and enthusiasm of downtown St. Joseph: The Joe Town Vibe. To find the column online or to read web-exclusive blogs posted every Tuesday please
Rep. Emmer, we’d like to see you
Has anyone seen Rep. Tom Emmer? Our Sixth District representative is running for re-election and like all members of Congress, he just completed a two-week break over Easter. March for Our Lives organizers urged members of Congress to conduct town halls during their recess to discuss gun-safety legislation. Emmer didn’t take up the challenge, but his Democratic opponent, Ian Todd
City questions could use more answers
“You can observe a lot by watching,” so said legendary Yankees Hall of Fame catcher and philosopher Yogi Berra. I’d like to amend that famous quote a bit. “You can learn a lot by asking.” That was the idea in 2010 when the Legislature created the Council on Local Results and Innovation. The council compiled 10 performance benchmarks for cities
Gun-safety students deserve praise, not slander
You just know right-wing conspiracy theorists, including Fox (Fake) News barkers, are in a defensive squirm when they feel compelled to attack young students demonstrating for gun-safety laws. One of those student leaders – the admirable David Hogg — has become a lightning rod for the bad-mouthing of the Ultra-Right-Wing folks. Have they no shame? Instead of championing those idealistic
Public notice: City of Sartell Invitation for bids – Pinecone Road North improvements
CITY OF SARTELL Invitation for Bids 2018 Pinecone Road North Improvements The City of Sartell will solicit bids for street reconstruction, reclaim and overlay, trail construction, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, street lighting and turf restoration improvements for the 2018 Pinecone Road North Improvements at the office of the City Administrator, City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N., Sartell, Minnesota,