Hometown News Issues
Obituaries
Eugene Breth
The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Eugene Breth, age 90, of Holdingford, will be 11:00 AM…
Viola L. Meyer
Viola L. Meyer, age 96 of Freeport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 17, 2025…
James M. “Jim” Deters
James M. “Jim” Deters, age 83 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April…
Virginia Amelia Ohmann
Virginia Amelia (Viehauser) Ohmann, 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Albany, MN on April 5, 2025. Mass…
Gerald “Jerry” Rodenwald
Gerald E. “Jerry” Rodenwald, age 84 of Albany, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Mother of Mercy…
Viola E. Zwack-Beutz
Viola E. Zwack-Beutz, age 90 of Freeport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, April 14, 2025…
Werner A. Ostendorf
Werner A. Ostendorf, age 82 of Freeport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 13, 2025…
Rosita A. “Rose” Gilley
Rosita A. “Rose” Gilley, age 77, of Melrose and formerly of Long Prairie, passed away peacefully after a long…
Local Interest
Minnesota DNR: Safety must be the priority around cold water
Anglers and paddlers have wasted little time getting out on open water across Minnesota. However, with water temperatures still dangerously…
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Melrose Township Fire
On April 20, 2025, at 6:50 a.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a call of a building fire…
Public Service Announcement
High School seniors throughout Stearns County are continuing the practice of the “Senior Assassin” game. This may also be referred…
Minnesota Severe Weather Awareness Week April 7-11, 2025
Statewide Tornado Drill Day is Thursday, April 10th The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management wants to remind everyone that…
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