Hometown News Issues
Obituaries
JoAnne Ricker
JoAnne M. “Joanie” Ricker, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 11, 2026 at her home in St.…
Jeanette K. Zehrer
Jeanette K. Zehrer, age 94 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, May 18, 2026…
Robert “Bob” Pauly
Robert “Bob” Pauly, age 92 of Albany, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026 with his family by his…
Gloria M. Stone
Gloria M. Stone, age 87 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, May 18,…
Theresa L. “Teri” Michels
Theresa L. “Teri” Michels, age 80 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, April…
Pamela D. “Pam” Steinemann
Pamela D. “Pam” Steinemann, age 73 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the…
Sandra Dee “Sandy” Bushman
Sandra Dee “Sandy” Bushman, age 63 of Grey Eagle passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, after health complications at…
Joseph C. “Joe” Herges
Joseph C. “Joe” Herges, age 65 of Melrose, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at the St. Cloud…
Local Interest
Building Fire in Grove Township
On May 21, 2026, at approximately 10:29 P.M., the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a building fire at…
Minnesota DNR shares tips for wildfire prevention before Memorial Day weekend
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds all Minnesotans to keep wildfire prevention in mind while enjoying the Memorial Day…
Continue Reading Minnesota DNR shares tips for wildfire prevention before Memorial Day weekend
Expect head-to-head traffic and delays 24/7 on Interstate 94 between Sauk Centre and Melrose
Motorists traveling on Interstate 94 between Sauk Centre and Melrose, Stearns County, can expect single-lane, head-to-head traffic, 24/7, as the…
Accident near Bowlus
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 5-20-2026 at approximately 5:36 pm, their office received a report of a…
















