Michael J. “Mike” Ellering, age 70 of Greenwald, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at his home in Greenwald, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 3 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. A private inurnment will be held at a later date. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. … [Read more...] about Michael J. “Mike” Ellering
Vehicle Crash
On February 27, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., the Stearns County Sheriff's Office Emergency Communications Center received reports of a vehicle crash on County Road 17, east of State Highway 238 in Krain Township. Upon arrival a deputy located a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt blocking the east bound lane of County Road 17. The Cobalt driven by Alexis Czeck, 16, of Freeport, was missing the front … [Read more...] about Vehicle Crash
Meire Grove House Fire: February 23, 2023
On February 23, 2023, at approximately 12:24 a.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a report of a house fire at 155 Highway 4 in the city of Meire Grove. The homeowner Ethan Walz, 26, reported being awakened by smoke alarms going off inside his residence and he could see smoke coming from the basement. Walz woke up his roommate Alex Zierden, 28, and … [Read more...] about Meire Grove House Fire: February 23, 2023
Swanville City • January 3, 2023
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, John Dragseth, Norm Carlson, Tony Maciej and Jim Molitor. Also present: Clif Allen, Holly Wilson, Tyrel Clark, and Brett Rupulske, and reporter Terry Lehrke all via zoom. Minutes of the … [Read more...] about Swanville City • January 3, 2023




