Michael F. “Mike” “Spanky” Schmidt, age 73 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Getty Street Assisted Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Mark Botzet officiating. Inurnment will be in Calvary … [Read more...] about Michael F. Schmidt
Red Flag Warning extends to 27 additional counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for an additional 27 counties in Minnesota effective today, April 22, until 8 p.m., due to extreme fire risk conditions. Additional counties include Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carver, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Freeborn, Grant, Hubbard, Itasca, Le Sueur, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Rice, Scott, … [Read more...] about Red Flag Warning extends to 27 additional counties
Upsala City • April 6, 2026
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, Logan Vieth, Alan Gunderson, and Joan Olson. Staff present: City Clerk-Treasurer Jane Popp & Public Works Director-Mike … [Read more...] about Upsala City • April 6, 2026
Swanville City • March 10, 2026
The Public Hearing, Tuesday, March 10, 2025 was opened at 6:45 pm. Members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Carter Loven, Jim Molitor and Tony Maciej. Also Present: Troy & Jen Nouis, Jeff Baum and reporter Sheila McCoy. The purpose of this hearing is to hear public comments on rezoning lot 5 block 1 in the Industrial Park from industrial to high residential. Mayor Lange … [Read more...] about Swanville City • March 10, 2026




