Hometown News Issues
Obituaries
Michael J. Shay
Michael Shay, devoted husband, father of three, grandfather of seven, and great-grandfather of on, passed away peacefully on November…
Richard John O’Hotto
Richard John O’Hotto, 89 year old resident of Elmdale, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 12. A…
Laurie Walker
Laurie Walker, 64 year old resident of Holdingford, MN passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the St. Cloud…
Albert J. Nelson Jr.
Albert J. “Stub” Nelson Jr., 93-year-old resident of Swanville, MN passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at his home.…
Kenneth H. Eickhoff
Kenneth H. “Ken” Eickhoff, age 71 of Albany, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 9,…
David Neal Bredeck
Services celebrating the life of David Neal Bredeck, age 67 of Albany, will be 2:00 PM, Friday, November 7,…
Raymond E. “Ray” Fuchs
Raymond E. “Ray” Fuchs, age 76 of Albany, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 2,…
Verda M. Reinke
Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon, for Verda…
Local Interest
Stearns County Lights County Buildings Green in Support of Veterans
Stearns County buildings have been illuminated green as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties,…
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Building Fire in Holding Township
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, at approximately 10:44 a.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a call of a…
New Munich House Fire
House Fire: November 5, 2025: At approximately 11:53 p.m., Stearns County Emergency Communications Center was advised of a fire at…
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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