On March 3, 2026, at approximately 10:50 AM, the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a report of a crash just north of the intersection of County Road 13 and County Road 17, in Melrose Township. This is approximately 5 miles north of the City of Melrose. The caller was the driver of the vehicle and was reporting the truck had tipped over in the ditch and had … [Read more...] about Stearns County: Single-Vehicle 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 at the intersection of County Road 42 and County Road 161 in Farming Township, approximately 4.5 miles north of the City of Richmond. The caller reported that a flatbed-style propane truck was in the ditch and resting on a power box, with the driver … [Read more...] about Stearns County: Crash with Injuries
Sharlene A. Gapinski
Sharlene A. “Shar” Gapinski, age 87 of St. Cloud, MN formerly of Sauk Centre, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026 surrounded by the love of all her children at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. In her final days we made sure our beautiful mother was wrapped in peace, soft music playing, gentle touches, whispered memories, and endless love and … [Read more...] about Sharlene A. Gapinski
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 is updating fisheries management plans for 197 lakes in 52 counties in 2026, and is inviting Minnesotans to reach out and share their input. The DNR encourages people with thoughts on the future management of a lake with a scheduled plan update to … [Read more...] about Public input requested on fisheries management plans for 197 lakes
David A. Humbert
David A. “Dave” Humbert, age 79 of Freeport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz … [Read more...] about David A. Humbert




