Hometown News Issues
Obituaries
Craig Alan Knudtson
Craig Alan Knudtson, age 64, of Swanville, Minnesota, gained the ultimate reward when he heard his Saviour say “Well…
Joan Dougherty
The family of Joan Dougherty (Welle) is deeply saddened to announce her passing on September 13, 2025, at the…
Donald “Don” Lambrecht
Donald “Don” W. Lambrecht, 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Freeport, with his loving wife by his…
Jeanette A. Wander
Jeanette A. Wander, age 93 of Elrosa, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at…
Harvey I. Butkowski
Harvey I. Butkowski, age 77 of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the CentraCare Hospital…
Clarence Ben Schaefer
Clarence Ben Schaefer, age 91 of Meire Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on September 13,…
James M. “Jim” Wolbeck
James M. “Jim” Wolbeck, age 72 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, September…
Ida Elizabeth Pung
Ida Elizabeth Pung, age 96, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at The Blake in Bossier City, Louisiana. Visitation…
Local Interest
Minnesota Department of Revenue: Scam Alert
Scam Alert: We are monitoring reported text messages that claim to be from the Minnesota Department of Revenue asking you…
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Stearns County: Dive Team Search Update
On August 13, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Stearns-Benton County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team with assistance from Collins Brother…
Stearns County: Dive Team Search
On Sunday, August 10, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a fisherman who observed an anomaly on his…
Stearns County Vehicle Pursuit
On August 12, 2025, at approximately 12:40 a.m., the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Minnesota State Patrol with a…
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