Sister Karen elected as new monastery prioress
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Sister Karen Rose was chosen in a canonical election by her peers Feb. 26 to become...
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Penick resigns from museum to pursue new ventures
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com For 32 years, Steve Penick’s mostly-undone “Do List” has been growing steadily, and now he hopes...
If you haven’t already noticed, Local Blend’s got a fresh look
contributed photo Local Blend owner Stacie Stone takes photos of the completed project on Jan. 8. The coffee shop reopened...
Meet and greet police-chief candidates Feb. 23
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Sartell residents are invited to a meet-and-greet session with the two candidates vying to become the...
Pickleball keeps growing in popularity
by MaryAnne Block news@thenewsleaders.com Most people – it’s safe to say – do not enjoy tedious, boring exercise, and that...
Durenberger eulogized as passionate public servant
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Former U.S. Sen. David Durenberger of Minnesota, who died on Jan. 31, at the age of...
Warzecha, president of CCS, announces resignation
Scott Warzecha, president of Catholic Community Schools, recently announced he will resign, effective April 1. CCS is a school system...
Poet evokes struggle from despair to love’s renewal
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com A steady loss of memory in a loved one can cause heartbreak and ever-creeping dread that...