Hometown News Issues
Obituaries
Matthew Clayton Bardson
Services celebrating the life of Matthew Clayton Bardson, age 35 of Harvey, ND, formerly of Albany, was held Wednesday,…
Petra V. Oevermann
Petra V. Oevermann, age 50 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family after a long, courageous battle…
James E. Nyhus
A memorial service will be announced at a later date for James E. Nyhus, 47 who died on June…
Dale Moscho
Dale Moscho, age 70 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at…
Beverly J. Sorenson
Beverly J. “Bev” Sorenson, age 84 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, June…
Rodney D. “Rod” Thornbloom
Rodney D. “Rod” Thornbloom, age 80 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June…
James R. Beilke
James R. “Uncle Jim” Beilke, age 53 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family on Thursday,…
Donald J. “Don” Messerich
Donald J. “Don” Messerich, age 89 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 7,…
Local Interest
Albany Township Crash
On June 13, 2025, at approximately 9:18 a.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a call regarding a vehicle…
Morrison County Motorcycle Accident
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 6-10-2025 at approximately 3:24 pm, their office received a report of a…
Highway 238 roadwork: Second detour starts June 9 in Morrison County
A second detour segment on Highway 238 in Morrison County begins Monday, June 9, impacting travelers between Upsala and Little…
Continue Reading Highway 238 roadwork: Second detour starts June 9 in Morrison County
Roadwork on Highway 287 in Long Prairie Begins June 9
Motorists can expect lane closures and short-term delays as crews begin a project to improve one mile of Highway 287…
Continue Reading Roadwork on Highway 287 in Long Prairie Begins June 9