February 4, 2023: On Saturday, morning, the Osakis Fire Department and Douglas County Deputies responded to a fire at 13461 Cemetery Road SE in Orange Township where a silo was reportedly on fire. According to the report, as efforts were being made to put out the fire, Osakis Fire Department reported the top of the silo blew off. Two fire trucks were struck by the top of the … [Read more...] about Silo explodes near Osakis, firefighter is injured
Burnhamville Township • December 27, 2022
The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville was held December 27, 2022 at the Burtrum Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Mike Berscheit. Members present include Supervisors Bruce Johnson, and Mike Berscheit; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky; Treasurer Pam Throener. Supervisor Joe Muellner was absent. Also present was Erv Herdering. The … [Read more...] about Burnhamville Township • December 27, 2022
Upsala City • January 4, 2023
Call to Order/Attendance: The City Council meeting was called to order at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson at 7:00 P.M. The pledge of allegiance was said. On roll call members present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Council Members Wendy Rene, Lana Bartells, Alan Gunderson, and Mitch Lange. Staff present: Public Works Director Mike Tschida, and City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp. … [Read more...] about Upsala City • January 4, 2023
Hometown News February 2, 2023
Celestine A. “Sally” Zirbes
Celestine A. “Sally” Zirbes, age 98 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Alomere Health Hospital in Alexandria, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 6 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held … [Read more...] about Celestine A. “Sally” Zirbes




