The special meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 pm on the 16th day of July 2025 in Council Chambers. Council members present were Brad Johnson, Brian Hollenkamp, Roland Ahrendt and Chris Browen. No council members were absent. Also in attendance was Beth Ramacher. Comments from the City Attorney were reviewed about the … [Read more...] about Grey Eagle City • July 16, 2025
Hometown News August 28, 2025
Thomas Lee DeFrance
Thomas “Tom” Lee DeFrance, 71 year old of rural Burtrum, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. John’s Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Visitation will take place at the church one hour before the service. A Rosary will be prayed at 9:45 AM that morning at the church. … [Read more...] about Thomas Lee DeFrance
Jerome Kenneth Baxter
Jerome ‘Jerry’ Kenneth Baxter, age 79, of St. Cloud, formerly Grey Eagle and Long Prairie, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He blessed our lives as a loving stepfather, father-in-law, grandfather, and friend, leaving behind cherished memories and lasting love. Jerry was born on April 30, 1946, in Long Prairie, MN. He married the love of his life, Karen Baxter … [Read more...] about Jerome Kenneth Baxter
Mildred E. “Milly” Blank
Mildred E. “Milly” Blank, age 97 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Cura Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 28 at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Michael Carlson and Rev. Rebecca Thomas officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood … [Read more...] about Mildred E. “Milly” Blank





