Hometown News Issues
Obituaries
Philip K. “Phil” Behnen
Philip K. “Phil” Behnen, age 75 of Sauk Centre, passed away after a short illness on Friday, September 11,…
Edna Molitor Kirchner
Edna Molitor Kirchner, age 89, of Elrosa, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, September 18,…
Richard B. Nienaber
Richard B. Nienaber, age 90 of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Cura Care Center…
Allan G. Host
Allan Host, 88, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026 after a short, brave fight with cancer, with his…
Nathaniel J. Spychala
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Our Lady of…
Alcuin “Al” J. Bruggenthies
Alcuin (Al) Joseph Bruggenthies, of Rochester, passed away September 11th, 2026, surrounded by his children. He is now at…
Evelyn Mary Stangler
A Mass of Christian Burial for Evelyn Mary (Beyer) Stangler, age 84, of Albany will be held at 11:00…
Stephen Joseph Gretsch
Our family is heartbroken to announce the unexpected passing of Stephen “Giant” Gretsch, age 64, of Albany, Minnesota, on…
Local Interest
Morrison County Sheriff’s Office
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 9-18-2026 at approximately 7:25 pm, their office received a report of an…
Highway 10 Motley closes, detours at railroad crossing Sept. 21-25
BAXTER, Minn.— Those who travel on Highway 10 in Motley, Morrison County, should plan for short-term delays and a detour…
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Plan for lane closures and delays on Highway 210 from Hewitt to Staples
BAXTER, Minn. – Travelers on Highway 210 between Hewitt and Staples will encounter lane closures and delays as roadwork begins…
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Stearns County Takes Action Against Event Center
Stearns County is issuing an advisory press release regarding unpermitted events at a venue known as “The Hay Shed”, located…
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