BAXTER, Minn. –Those who travel on Highway 371 through Baxter should plan for short-term delays and a detour, reports the Minnesota Department of Transportation. On Monday morning, May 8, Highway 371 will close between Highway 210 and College Road South as crews repair the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway crossing. Motorists will detour along College Road South, Cypress … [Read more...] about Highway 371 closes, detours at the railroad crossing in Baxter May 8–11
Orianna Barthel
Orianna Marie was born on September 10, 1935, the daughter of Ora and Hattie (Eggerth) Mabry of Minneapolis, Minnesota. On November 10, 1951, Orianna married Pete Barthel. Their union was blessed with three children: Richard "Junior", Robert "Bob" and Marilyn "Punk". While the kids were little, Orianna, volunteered her time as a den mother for cub scouts and engaged with the … [Read more...] about Orianna Barthel
Red Flag Warning Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for a majority of Minnesota effective Tuesday, May 2, from noon through 8 p.m. due to extreme fire risk conditions. Affected counties include Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, … [Read more...] about Red Flag Warning Issued
Bernadine A. “Bernie” Waldorf
Bernadine A. “Bernie” Waldorf, age 84 of Upsala, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 27 at Upsala Senior Living in Upsala, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 4 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. David Grundman officiating. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in … [Read more...] about Bernadine A. “Bernie” Waldorf
Donald P. “Don” Zemler
Donald P. “Don” Zemler, age 73 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2023, after a three-year battle with multiple myeloma. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 5 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to … [Read more...] about Donald P. “Don” Zemler





