Hometown News Issues
Obituaries
Jeffrey B. “Jeff” Austing
Jeffrey B. “Jeff” Austing, age 64 of Freeport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family from complications of a…
Marshall Anthony Knoll
Marshall Anthony Knoll, age 67, of Burtrum, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on November 29, 2025. Marshall was…
Dennis A. Bertram
Dennis Bertram, age 73, of Belgrade MN, passed away at his home on December 27th, 2025. Dennis was born…
Swanville Burglaries: January 4, 2026
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 1-4-2026 at approximately 1:44 am, their office received a report of…
Laura Ann Mayers
Laura Ann Mayers, age 62, Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi, was born in Cheyanne, Wyoming, on February 13, 1963.…
Nicole Jean Schultz
Surrounded by her loving family in the care of Quiet Oaks Hospice, Nicole Jean (Lyon) Schultz entered eternal life…
Shirley A. Hiltner
Shirley A. Hiltner, age 81 of Melrose, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, January…
Jeffrey J. Tschida
Jeffrey J. “Jeff” Tschida, age 69 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December…
Local Interest
Crash with Injuries in Oak Township
On January 7, 2026, at 5:34 P.M., the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office responded to the address of 36785 County Road…
Swanville Burglaries: January 4, 2026
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 1-4-2026 at approximately 1:44 am, their office received a report of a…
Minnesota DNR recognizes 9 conservation officers for lifesaving efforts
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division recently recognized nine conservation officers for their lifesaving efforts in the past…
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Two-Vehicle Crash Near St. Rosa
On December 25, 2025, at approximately 4:57 PM, the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 calls regarding a…














