Hometown News

Brian P. Miles, age 64 of Sauk Centre formally of the twin cities area, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, October 24, 2025 at his home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Roseville with Father Marc Pavelglio officiating. Inurnment will … [Read more...] about Brian P. Miles

Alice M. Moening, age 89 of Melrose, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday October 22, 2025 at Cura Care Centre in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, October 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Alice Marie Schreifels was born April 11, 1936 in … [Read more...] about Alice M. Moening

James August Loehr, 76, of Grey Eagle died unexpectedly October 19 at St. Cloud Hospital. Jim was born in Melrose to Sophia (Schanhaar) and August Loehr. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time at Big Birch Lake with his friends and family. Jim graduated from Melrose High School in 1967 and went on to play football at NDSU. From 1970 to 1972 he served in the US Army … [Read more...] about James August Loehr

Martin “Marty” Howard Strom passed away on October 19, 2025, at the age of 18. Marty was born on June 12, 2007, at St. Cloud Hospital. He is the beloved son of Robert and Jennifer (Oslund) Strom, and cherished brother of Sophia Strom. He is also survived by his girlfriend, Brenna Nelson of Crosby, MN; uncle David Strom of Upsala, MN; aunt Erin (Mike) Blair of Little Falls, MN; … [Read more...] about Martin “Marty” H. Strom