William "Bill" Raschke, 89 year old of Long Prairie, passed away at the Centra Care Long Prairie Hospital. A funeral service in his honor took place on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Long Prairie. Burial was at the Lake View Cemetery in Grey Eagle. On October 21, 1934, a son was born to William and Mary (Hinman) Raschke of rural Long Prairie. … [Read more...] about William Roger Raschke
Larry John Ostendorf
Ostendorf, Larry John age 91, formerly of Freeport, Eagan and Glencoe passed away peacefully February 5, 2024. He was born December 13, 1932 in Krain Township, Stearns County, MN and grew up in St. Francis of Assisi, St. Francis, MN to parents Ben and Mary (Thielen) Ostendorf. In 1953 he married Dorothy Thelen. Together they raised six children before her passing. In 1993 he … [Read more...] about Larry John Ostendorf
Grey Eagle Township • January 8, 2024
Call to Order: Mike Rohe called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Members Present: Mary Ann Primus, Mike Rohe, Alan Roering and John Young. Erv Herdering was also present. Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Mike asked if there were additions to the agenda. John made motion to approve agenda. Alan made the second. All in … [Read more...] about Grey Eagle Township • January 8, 2024
DNR warns of rapidly changing ice conditions, especially in backyard ponds and smaller bodies of water
Unseasonably warm weather, combined with a lack of snow cover, has taken a toll on the ice on some water bodies, particularly small ponds and drainage ditches often found in neighborhoods. These smaller, nearby water bodies can be magnets for curious children. These places often are overlooked when it comes to ice safety because they generally don’t attract ice anglers, but at … [Read more...] about DNR warns of rapidly changing ice conditions, especially in backyard ponds and smaller bodies of water





