Call to Order/Attendance: The City Council meeting was called to order at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Kevin Breth at 7:00 P.M. The pledge of allegiance was said. On roll call members present: Mayor Kevin Breth, Council Members Wendy Rene, Alan Gunderson, Joan Olson and Logan Vieth. Staff present: City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp and Public Works Director Mike Tschida. Minutes: … [Read more...] about Upsala City • November 3, 2025
Hometown News December 4, 2025
Arthur Joseph Douvier
Arthur Joseph Douvier, age 87, of Avon, Minnesota, passed away on November 27, 2025, at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving family. Arthur, or “Art” as he was affectionately known, was born on July 29, 1938, in St. Joseph, Minnesota, to Edward and Margaret (Burg) Douvier. There will be a celebration of Art’s life from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. … [Read more...] about Arthur Joseph Douvier
Leonard L. Erickson
Leonard “Corky” L. Erickson, 79 year old resident of Long Prairie, MN passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at his home in Long Prairie, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, December 1, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville, MN with Father Joe Herzing officiating. Burial took place in Moses Dane Cemetery in Burtrum, MN. A visitation will be held … [Read more...] about Leonard L. Erickson
Randolph F. Van Heel
Randolph F. “Randy” Van Heel, age 65 of Albany, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at his home in Albany, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 6 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. A private inurnment … [Read more...] about Randolph F. Van Heel





