December 20th, 2012
Twas’ 11 days before Christmas
Twas’ 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38 when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven’s gate. Their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air. They could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there. They were [...]
Sartell man responds to horror through poetry
The killings of school children and teachers in Connecticut continues to elicit powerful responses nationwide – sorrow, outrage, tears, calls for reforms and, in the case of a Sartell man, poetry. Dennis Herschbach was so disturbed [...]
Local resident turns poet
by TaLeiza Calloway news@thenewsleaders.com Charles “Charlie” Preble doesn’t have too far to look for poetic inspiration. The 76-year-old retired pastor can simply reflect on the woods and fields that surround his blue farmhouse in St. Joseph [...]
Co-op adds jam sessions to the market
by TaLeiza Calloway news@thenewsleaders.com Marilyn Krzenski is not a silent shopper. When the St. Joseph resident thinks of something, she has to share it. [...]
SMA helps keep music as one of the glories of school district
by Dennis Dalman news@thenewsleaders.com Music is one of the crowning glories of the Sartell-St. Stephen School District, and Jody Pasell wants to keep it that way. [...]
Moeller leaving Kennedy for six months
by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com Diane Moeller, Kennedy Community School’s principal, will leave Kennedy for six months to cover another position in the St. Cloud School District. [...]
Lucy the cockatiel is found
by Cori Hilsgen news@thenewsleaders.com After spending a cold and windy night outdoors, Lucy has been found. Lucy is a white, gray and yellow cockatiel. She is 8-year-old Anna Lahr’s pet. Anna is in second grade at [...]
Resurrection hosts blood drive Dec. 28
Resurrection Lutheran Church will host a blood drive from 11 am. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28 at the church, located at 610 N. County Road 2 in St. Joseph. [...]










Sartell schools fall short, fail to live up to reputation
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Sartell schools fall short, fail to live up to reputation
Melissa, I must say I am almost embarrassed for you, and think your an
Hill resigns as superintendent of school district
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Sabres reflect on dream come true
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