Hometown News Issues
Obituaries
Royal Loven
Royal Loven, 81 year old resident of Swanville, MN passed away Sunday, July 27, 2026 at the St. Cloud…
Paul J. Boeckermann
Paul J. Boeckermann, age 61, of Pequot Lakes, formerly of St. Rosa, passed away peacefully, Friday, July 24, 2026,…
Margaret “Marge” Ann Thull
It is with deep love and great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret “Marge” Ann Thull, age…
Katherine Faye Gebhardt
Katherine “Kathy” Faye Gebhardt, beloved nurse, devoted family member and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026…
Darlene Young
The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Darlene Young, age 84, of Holdingford, was held Monday, July…
Lawrence F. “Max” Sand
Lawrence F. “Max” Sand, age 98 of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at the VA…
Norbert Andrew Brown
Norbert Andrew Brown, our beloved brother, age 66 of Grey Eagle, transitioned to heaven on July 17, 2026 from…
Genevieve L. Welle
Genevieve L. “Gennie” Welle, age 89 of Spring Hill, passed away, surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 19,…
Local Interest
Minnesota DNR reports heightened fish mortality during prolonged heat
With hot summer weather creating stressful conditions for fish in lakes, rivers and streams across the state, the Minnesota Department…
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Wadena construction: work begins on Highway 71 in early August
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin roadwork on Highway 71 in Wadena in early August, continuing work that began…
Continue Reading Wadena construction: work begins on Highway 71 in early August
Metro area business associates charged with multiple tax crimes
The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced that the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office recently charged Ali Farah Egal and Fardous Jama…
Continue Reading Metro area business associates charged with multiple tax crimes
Road Construction Near Lake Henry to begin July 13, 2026
Lake Henry area motorists are advised that construction on CSAH 32 north of Lake Henry at the intersection of Trunk…
Continue Reading Road Construction Near Lake Henry to begin July 13, 2026
















