WWII vet, Wahlstrom wanted to be part of the action
The American Legion is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2019. In addition to national and statewide activities commemorating this milestone,...
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Legion plans Memorial Day events
St. Joseph American Legion members will honor veterans with a series of events on Memorial Day, May 27. At 8:45...
As session deadline nears, budget deal pushes aside policy goals
The end is near. Legislators are heading toward a deadline of midnight Monday, May 20, to finish their work. Despite...
May 13-19 proclaimed ‘Police Week’ in Sartell
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com The week of May 13-19 has been proclaimed Police Week in Sartell by the city’s mayor,...
Passion for sports led women’s quest for equality
The short history of equality for female athletes was showcased recently at Stearns History Museum’s History Maker Gala. The event...
Mary Lou, now 90, is unforgettable
Happy Belated Birthday, Mary Lou Westra! Of the many, many thousands of people I’ve interviewed and written about in my...
Mueller Report deserves proper resolution
In April, after almost two years of investigation, Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report into Russian interference in the 2016 election...
Bike event rescheduled for May 30
The Bike to School event that was canceled because of bad weather has been rescheduled for 2:30-5 p.m. Thursday, May...