Ronald G. Hoppe, age 82, of Freeport, passed away peacefully July 9, 2025, at the CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 18 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating; followed by visitation until 4 p.m. The family will be hosting a celebration of Ron’s life … [Read more...] about Ronald G. Hoppe
Morrison County Sheriff’s Office: Crash July 11, 2025- UPDATED
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office has identified the individuals involved in the fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of 30th Street and 120th Ave, south of Bowlus. According to Sheriff Shawn Larsen, the preliminary investigation indicates that 25-year-old Juan Rodriguez of Tampa FL, was driving a 2010 Toyota Prius westbound on 30th Street when he failed to stop … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office: Crash July 11, 2025- UPDATED
Swanville City • June 3, 2025
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Carter Loven, and Tony Maciej. Absent: Jim Molitor. Also present: Ryan Odden, Joan Gessell, Chris Gwost, Barrett Richardson, Dan Thieschafer, Lonny Hutchins, and reporter Sheila … [Read more...] about Swanville City • June 3, 2025
Hometown News July 10, 2025
Vincent Wayne Gysbers
Vincent (Vince) Gysbers, 80 years old of Long Prairie, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. A memorial service in his honor took place Monday, July 7, 2025, at the St. Mary’s of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie. Vince was born on August 10, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Willis and Mary Gysbers. After high school, he … [Read more...] about Vincent Wayne Gysbers