Hometown News

Bernard C. “Bernie” Roering, age 62, of Long Prairie, passed away November 30, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 4 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albany with Pastor Anthony Christoffels officiating. Inurnment will be at Our Savior’s Cemetery in Albany. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on … [Read more...] about Bernard C. Roering

Carol A. Poepping, age 78 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 6 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to … [Read more...] about Carol A. Poepping

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11AM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon for Donald Heurung, 89 of Avon who died Friday, November 21, 2025 at Mother of Mercy Care Center in Albany. Rev. Edward Vebelun, OSB will officiate and burial will be at St. John’s Abbey Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 9-10:45AM Wednesday at the … [Read more...] about Donald J. Heurung

David J. Biniek, age 51, of Avon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, November 14, 2025. Born on June 24, 1974, in St. Cloud, David was the youngest son of George and Dorothy (Salzer) Biniek. He graduated from Holdingford High School in 1992. Working on the family farm was a central part of David’s life, and he was a longtime employee at Columbia Gear in Avon, … [Read more...] about David J. Biniek