The Public Hearing was opened at 6:45 pm. Members present: Sandy Lange via zoom, Norm Carlson, Carter Loven, Jim Molitor and Tony Maciej. Also, present Steve Gruber and reporter Sheila McCoy. The purpose of this hearing is to have public input on Ordinance #25-0805 stating an amendment to the City of Swanville Zoning code Section 5.9 to allow Daycare Centers as a conditional … [Read more...] about Swanville City • August 5, 2025
Hometown News September 11, 2025
Ida Elizabeth Pung
Ida Elizabeth Pung, age 96, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at The Blake in Bossier City, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 20th at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday followed by burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose. Ida Elizabeth Hinnenkamp was born January 5, 1929 in … [Read more...] about Ida Elizabeth Pung
Jeffrey Scott Westerbeck
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Jeffrey Scott Westerbeck, age 61, on September 6, 2025. Jeff was born in Grand Island, Nebraska, on April 24, 1964, to Larry Westerbeck and LaVonne Shelker. He grew up in Bloomington, Minnesota, and graduated with the final class to attend Lincoln High School. He later earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Scott Westerbeck
Dorothy Elaine Helmbrecht
Dorothy Elaine Helmbrecht, age 92, of Little Falls, MN passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Highland Senior Living in Little Falls. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located at 14827 Prairie Drive, Little Falls, MN., with a luncheon to follow at Linden Hill. Private interment will be at the … [Read more...] about Dorothy Elaine Helmbrecht