Candidates begin filing for election
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com Filings for local public offices with primary elections continue through June 5. Here are the people...
St. Joseph
Flammable solvent starts storage unit fire
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com A man using a flammable solvent accidentally started a fire that extensively damaged at least three...
Pawlenty picks Fischbach as his running mate
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com Republican candidate for governor Tim Pawlenty announced May 31 that former state senator and current Lt....
Fischbach resigns Senate seat; Howe, Perske, Willemsen will run in special election
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com Michelle Fischbach’s resignation from the Minnesota Senate means there will be a special election this fall...
Old Glory Run aids disabled vets
photo by Mike KnaakMore than 370 people participated in the 11th annual Old Glory Run on May 19 in St....
Newest city council member wants St. Joseph to be a model city
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com St. Joseph’s newest City Council member says she wants to help residents connect with their local...
Refuse piles strain curbside pickup service
by Mike Knaak editor@thenewsleaders.com Managers for Republic Services presented St. Joseph City Council members with options for improving the twice-yearly...