The following three quotes could be used in both papers:
“I read newspapers because the story is not there and gone, as it is on television. I can re-read and soak it up at my own pace. And even though there is advertising, it isn’t constantly interrupting the story I’m trying to read. I also find I’m able to be more objective when I’m reading a news story, because I’m not being influenced by the personality, voice inflection or mood of the person telling the story.” ~ Ken Rittmueller, Newsleader reader
“I read newspapers because it gives me more control over how, when and why I receive and process information. Newspapers help protect our freedom to attain knowledge and search for truth.” ~ Tracy Rittmueller, Newsleader freelance writer
“The Newsleaders of St Joseph and Sartell is the most efficient medium to reach our communities with a personable, yet relevant reflection of what is locally important. We are flooded with e-news and world concerns-it’s not as if we’d be missing out! If I couldn’t pick up a copy of the Newsleader and get a little ink-smudge on my finger tips, it wouldn’t be ‘my news.'” ~ Bob Ringstrom, former Sartell Police Chief and current St. Joseph resident
“I go straight for the sports because thats my life – and also the feature stories because I’m not a doom-and-gloom sort of person. I prefer a paper version to online – I like to have the paper in my hands.” ~ Kay Wenker, Sartell historian
“Local community papers keep us connected to what’s happening in our community, our neighborhoods, local businesses and the people.” ~ Carrie Karki, Sartell resident and marketing strategist
“I love reading about the fun and interesting things that my community members are doing around our community and out in the world. Without our local paper I’d miss out on all these stories.” ~ Ann Doyscher-Domres, Sartell Community Education
“(I read local newspapers because) I like to keep up with what is happening in my community.
“(What I like best about newspapers is) I can read it when It fits my schedule. I like getting up early in the morning and finding out what has happened and I like getting the mail on Thursday and find out what has gone in Sartell and St. Stephen.
“(Where would we be without newspapers?) Democracy counts on a free press. Without the uncensored flow of information our system breaks down.
“Every morning I read two to four newspapers online, each week I read three weekly newspapers from places I have lived.
“(My favorite sections are) the front page, opinion page and sports page.
“(I prefer to read) daily’s online and weekly’s in print.”
~ Sartell-St. Stephen School Superintendent Jeff Schwiebert
“(I read my local newspaper because) it has stories about area residents and events. Specifically regarding the Newsleaders, I enjoy the color pictures with stories. I look to see if students, former students or classmates of my daughter’s are appearing in a story.
“I wonder if there will be a day without newspapers? I don’t read a daily paper. I watch the news or might check an article after I see a headline online. Usually the only paper I read regularly is the Newsleaders on Friday or Saturday morning.
“On occasion I’ll read the newspaper online, but for the most part I read the paper edition.”
~ Cris Drais, City of St. Stephen, PME Kindergarten Teacher Sartell-St. Stephen School District
“(I read a local newspaper) to stay invested in the issues being discussed in our communities, nation and world.
“There is something nostalgic about reading the newspaper. Newspapers are a time-honored medium through which news is delivered to all people. From a professional perspective, newspapers can be an excellent opportunity for people to connect with their government and become aware of the policies and emergent issues facing their communities.
“Newspapers are one of the primary sources of information for people. They keep people informed about current affairs, science, technology, politics, weather, education, crime (and more). They keep me informed about current issues and opinions within my community and state.
“(My favorite part of the newspaper) is reading well-written and well-rounded editorial columns.
“Both online and paper newspapers have their pros and cons and I can’t necessarily say which I prefer. Paper has a finite space which means there are decisions about which stories or what information should be printed and presumably the most relevant or important are the stories that make the cut. However, (there is an) infinite ability to add new on an online platform, (which) enables the reader to determine for themselves which stories are most relevant or important. I think it’s important to have both mediums, to ensure information can be disseminated in whichever way people feel most comfortable or confident in the information they are receiving.”
~ Anita M. Archambeau, AICP City of Sartell Community Development Director/Assistant City Administrator
“Everyone reads the Newsleader!” ~ Sartell Police Chief Jim Hughes
“Reading the newspaper is an excellent source that provides a great sense of community and educational value.” ~ Cathy Vande Vrede, PineCone Vision
“Nearly 30 years ago, I had the opportunity as a young whipper-snapper straight out of journalism school to develop and build a community newspaper for St. Joseph. I was scared stiff and had no business acumen whatsoever, but with hard work, blood, sweat and tears and a lot of passion for the written word and to tell people’s stories, the St. Joseph Newsleader was born. Five years later, I added the Sartell-St. Stephen Newsleader. As a free-distribution newspaper that’s delivered to every address in each of our communities, we would not be here without the generous support of our advertisers and the loyal readers who patronize those businesses. I also commend my awesome staff who has stuck with me through thick and thin. It’s been my pleasure to see the Newsleaders grow throughout the past 30 years; I hope to see them flourish even more in the next 30 years.”
~ Janelle Von Pinnon, publisher
Danita Traut
St. Stephen
“I read the Newsleader and am actually making copies of it to send to the car-show supporters and donators (photos in the Newsleader of the recent car-show in St. Stephen).”
Allison Fournier
St. Stephen
“I read the newspaper to get the news on what’s happening.”
Landon Drew
Sartell
“I like best the ‘Outdoor News.’ That’s because I love to read about fishing.”
Angela Schlangen
Sartell
“When I do read a newspaper, it’s usually the coupons and the comics. News usually makes me so sad.”
Derrick Byrd
Sartell
“I like the comics, actually. That’s my favorite part of a newspaper. So much of the rest – the news – I get on social media.”
Carla Long
Sartell
“Newspapers are where it’s at . . . I want to be tangibly holding on to something (actual print newspaper). That way, it sticks in my head more.”
Le Neigh Saldana
Sartell
“I like to be informed about what is going on in the community. I have little kids so I like to know what activities are going on and just keep up to date.”
Kelly Keiffer
Sartell
“I look at the front page to see if anything interests me. I have kids at school so I look for school events.”
Dan Heim
Sartell
“I like to catch up on local news.”
Jeff Westerlund
Sartell
“Because it’s local.”
Marlyce Plante
Sartell
“I like to keep up on local news and I like to read the sports section.”
Shawn Omann
Sartell
“I read it to stay informed on local events.”
