Hometown News Issues
Obituaries
Trent R. Atkinson
Trent R. Atkinson age 62 of Melrose passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, March 6,…
Kennard N. Bunger
Kennard N. Bunger, of Albany, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Centra Care Hospital in…
Norma L. Jepperson
Norma L. Jepperson, age 93 of Melrose formerly of Worthington, MN, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 surrounded by…
John S. Dziengel
John S. Dziengel, age 74 of Melrose, passed away peacefully while doing his favorite hobby, ice fishing, on Tuesday,…
Patricia A. “Pat” Roehrl
Patricia A. “Pat” Roehrl, age 92 of Melrose, went to the Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Cura…
Matthew J. Pilarski
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Matthew James Pilarski, affectionately known as “Woody,” will be held at…
Robert “Bob” Bjork
Robert “Bob” Bjork, age 89 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026 at the Round…
Richard M. Breitbach
Richard M. “Dick” Breitbach, age 72 of Sauk Centre, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday,…
Local Interest
Stearns County: Single-Vehicle Crash
On March 3, 2026, at approximately 10:50 AM, the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a report of a crash…
Stearns County: Crash with Injuries
On March 4, 2026, at approximately 7:35 a.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a report of a crash…
Public input requested on fisheries management plans for 197 lakes
March is the month to connect with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ fisheries offices across the state. The agency…
Continue Reading Public input requested on fisheries management plans for 197 lakes
As deadlines approach, Minnesota DNR urges fish house owners to plan for shelter removal
Recent warm weather has deteriorated many public water accesses in the central and southern parts of Minnesota and prompted thin-ice…














