Hometown News Issues
Obituaries
Joan M. Budde
Joan M. Budde, age 84 of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, August 7, 2026, at…
Kathleen “Kathy” Ecker
Kathleen V. “Kathy” Ecker, age 75 of Miltona and formerly of New Munich, passed away surrounded by the love…
Kevin Havard
Kevin James Havard, age 53, of Belle Plaine, formerly of Albany, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2026, from…
Eileen Carol Hoppe
The Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Eileen Carol Hoppe, age 84, of Albany, will be held…
Daniel R. “Dan” Imdieke
Daniel R. “Dan” Imdieke, age 79, of Sauk Centre, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at…
Melvin G. Gerads
Melvin G. Gerads, age 89 of Upsala, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at…
Melvin “Mel” A. Hartung
Melvin “Mel” A. Hartung, age 56 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at St. Cloud…
Thomas Julius Blommel
Thomas Julius Blommel, age 72 of Freeport, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, at the Tree of Life…
Local Interest
Homestead Credit Refund deadline approaches for Minnesota homeowners
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds homeowners that the deadline to file for a Homestead Credit…
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Weekday lane closures begin on Highway 10 through Royalton week of Aug. 17
BAXTER, Minn. – Travelers on both directions of Highway 10 through Royalton will encounter lane closures and delays beginning the…
Continue Reading Weekday lane closures begin on Highway 10 through Royalton week of Aug. 17
Zebra mussels confirmed in Shamineau Lake in Morrison County
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Shamineau Lake, near Motley, in Morrison…
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Public invited to Aug. 12 meeting to explore potential improvements for Highway 10 in Royalton
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the traveling public and local community to a public meeting…















