ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will end spring load restrictions starting on May 8. The restrictions will end: in the SOUTH zone on Monday, May 8, at 12:01 a.m. in the CENTRAL zone on Wednesday, May 17, at 12:01 a.m. in the NORTH-CENTRAL and NORTH zones on Wednesday, May 24, at 12:01 a.m. Please check with local agencies prior to increasing … [Read more...] about Spring load restrictions ending in south, central, north-central and north seasonal load limit zones
Hometown News May 4, 2023
David P. “Dave” Bierschbach
David P. “Dave” Bierschbach, age 50 of Melrose, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 1, 2023 at the CentraCare Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 11 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. … [Read more...] about David P. “Dave” Bierschbach
Highway 371 closes, detours at the railroad crossing in Baxter May 8–11
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





