On February 21, 2026, at 11:58 a.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a call from a female saying that her son had shot someone at a residence in 900 block of School Street in the City of Belgrade. When officers arrived, they identified a male who had been shot multiple times. The male party was transported to Paynesville Hospital, then … [Read more...] about Belgrade Shooting Update
Hometown News February 19, 2026
Ona A. Reinbold
Ona Ann Reinbold, a 77-year-old of Long Prairie, passed away on February 8, 2026, at the Long Prairie Nursing Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Long Prairie. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am and continue until Mass. Burial will take place sometime in the spring. Ona was born on December … [Read more...] about Ona A. Reinbold
Constance L. Coombe
Constance “Connie” Louise Coombe, 75, of Hibbing passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at home. Connie was born on August 31, 1950, to John and Bonnie (Benolken) Marty in Grand Rapids, MN. She graduated from Upsala High School in 1968 and went on to attend St. Cloud State University. After her studies, she moved to the Iron Range and met the love of her life, Craig … [Read more...] about Constance L. Coombe
Eric W. Fuchs
Eric W. Fuchs, age 52 of Long Prairie, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. A private inurnment will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose at a later date. Eric William … [Read more...] about Eric W. Fuchs





