Opinion

Minnesota leads again by approving marriage bill

Minnesota leads again by approving marriage bill

Congratulations are in order for the Minnesota Legislature, which approved a landmark same-sex marriage bill this week. [...]

Slow down and enjoy spring

Slow down and enjoy spring

With our long winter that seemed like it would never end, the warm weather of the past couple of weeks has been an incredible enticement to get outdoors. In our hurry to embrace the warm weather, [...]

U.S. history is riddled with school shootings

U.S. history is riddled with school shootings

Ever since the slaughter of innocents at Sandy Hook Elementary School, I cringe every time there is a “breaking news” bulletin on TV, fearing it might be news of another school shooting. [...]

Hello, St. Joe! Look forward to meeting all of you

Hello, St. Joe! Look forward to meeting all of you

Like thousands of Central Minnesotans, my first introduction to the city of St. Joseph was its Fourth of July festivities. As a boy growing up near Pearl Lake, my parents would bring me and my siblings [...]

Many are excited about ‘Gathering Place’

Many are excited about ‘Gathering Place’

Ray and Jean Weyer, St. Joseph Regarding:  Letter to the Editor May 10, 2013 [...]

Excellent Sartell schools fulfill expectations

Excellent Sartell schools fulfill expectations

Holly Pringle, Sartell After reading the Newsleader on May 10, I couldn’t help but be saddened by the letter written by Melissa Pickens regarding our schools and her experiences here. [...]

In response to changes at the Church of St. Joseph

In response to changes at the Church of St. Joseph

Barry Elert and Linda Sand, St. Joseph We completely agree with the opinions expressed in Paul Ritzenthaler’s comments regarding the changes being made to the church. They look terrible. What was once a charming building adding [...]

Wrestling should remain an Olympic sport

Wrestling should remain an Olympic sport

by U.S. Sen. Al Franken, March 2013 When the International Olympic Committee recently recommended eliminating wrestling from the games starting in 2020, it struck me – and I’m sure a great many other Minnesotans – as [...]

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