Stearns County buildings have been illuminated green as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers to shine a light on the service of our veterans and their families. From November 4-11, county buildings and landmarks are illuminated … [Read more...] about Stearns County Lights County Buildings Green in Support of Veterans
Kenneth H. Eickhoff
Kenneth H. “Ken” Eickhoff, age 71 of Albany, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 13 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating. A private inurnment will be in the … [Read more...] about Kenneth H. Eickhoff
Building Fire in Holding Township
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, at approximately 10:44 a.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a call of a building fire at 43868 County Road 3 in Holding Township. The property owner, Gerard Pintok, 64, of Holdingford called to report his 40x110 foot equipment shed was on fire. Shortly before the fire started, he went inside the shed to start a fire in … [Read more...] about Building Fire in Holding Township
New Munich House Fire
House Fire: November 5, 2025: At approximately 11:53 p.m., Stearns County Emergency Communications Center was advised of a fire at the address at 250 Liberty Street in New Munich. Stearns County Deputies alongside New Munich Fire and Melrose Ambulance responded to the incident location. Upon arrival Stearns County Deputies located a male with a garden hose extinguishing the … [Read more...] about New Munich House Fire
Burtrum City • October 7, 2025
Call to Order/Roll Call: The Mayor called the meeting order at 7:02 PM. Attendance: Mayor Romie Gessell Jr., Sara Macho, Bobby Veldkamp Jr., Irene Ehlert, Juli Scherping, and City Clerk Brooke Thieschafer. The Pledge of Allegiance recited. Agenda: Scherping made a motion to approve the agenda. Macho supported. All in favor, motion carried. Minutes: Ehlert made a motion to … [Read more...] about Burtrum City • October 7, 2025




