Southwestern Stearns County was impacted by severe weather during the early morning hours. The cities of Brooten and Belgrade and the surrounding townships appear to have moderate storm damage. Damage assessments are currently taking place. Sheriff Soyka has been in contact with other authorities in this area. We ask the public to be aware of hazards and workers in this area … [Read more...] about Stearns County: Weather Damage July 26, 2023
Leander J. “Dick” Hollenkamp
Leander J. “Dick” Hollenkamp, age 93 of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 31 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating. Entombment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be … [Read more...] about Leander J. “Dick” Hollenkamp
Mary Lou Brinkman
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 28 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Grey Eagle for Mary Lou (Louise) Brinkman who passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, surrounded by her family at the St. Cloud Hospital. Interment will be in St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Ward Springs. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 27 and from 9 to … [Read more...] about Mary Lou Brinkman
Stearns County Fatal Crash: July 21, 2023
Fatal Crash On July 21, 2023, at approximately 10:31 a.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received the report of a one-vehicle crash on 248th Avenue, just north of County Road 17, in Krain Township. This location is approximately seven miles west of Holdingford. It was reported that the driver and passenger were both trapped inside the vehicle. When first … [Read more...] about Stearns County Fatal Crash: July 21, 2023
Ethan J. Gerads
Ethan J. Gerads, age 16 of Albany, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 from injuries sustained in a car accident near Freeport, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 26 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating and Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. concelebrating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. … [Read more...] about Ethan J. Gerads




