On January 17, 2026, at approximately 12:25 p.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a report of a vehicle breaking through the ice on Lake Koronis, near the Veterans Park Access. The caller was reporting that the vehicle had only partially broken through, and that all occupants were out of the vehicle. Upon arrival, Stearns County Deputies learned … [Read more...] about Lake Koronis Incident
Upsala City • January 5, 2026
Call to Order/Attendance: The City Council meeting was called to order at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Kevin Breth at 7:00 P.M. The pledge of allegiance was said. On roll call members present: Mayor Kevin Breth, Council Members Wendy Rene, Joan Olson, Alan Gunderson, and Logan Vieth. Staff present: City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp & Public Works Director-Mike Tschida. Minutes: … [Read more...] about Upsala City • January 5, 2026
Grey Eagle Township • January 5, 2026
Call to Order: Mike Rohe called the meeting to order at 7:20 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Present Board: Mike Rohe, John Young, Alan Roering and Christine Gagne. Also Present: Erv Herdering Agenda Approval: Mike presented a preliminary agenda and asked for additions or corrections. Alan moved to approve the agenda, seconded by John. Mike called for a vote, … [Read more...] about Grey Eagle Township • January 5, 2026
Hometown News January 15, 2026
Joyce Bertram
Joyce Ann Bertram, age 72 of Melrose, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A private Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Inurnment will be at St. Andrew’s Cemetery in Greenwald. Joyce Ann Klick was born on December 30, 1953, in St. … [Read more...] about Joyce Bertram




