Our beloved mother, sister and friend Jennie Hiltner, 99, passed away on June 30, 2025 with family at her side and the rising morning Sun glistening in the window. She lived in faith, loved family and shared a feast of life. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. … [Read more...] about Genevieve “Jennie” Hiltner
Mary Ann O. Butkowski
Mary Ann O. Butkowski, age 98 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The Mass will be … [Read more...] about Mary Ann O. Butkowski
Swanville City • May 6, 2025
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Carter Loven, Jim Molitor, and Tony Maciej. Also present: Ryan Odden, Barrett & Amanda Richardson, Scott Drager, Brenda Schmidt, Paul Skogen, Dan Thieschafer, Lonny Hutchins, and … [Read more...] about Swanville City • May 6, 2025
Hometown News June 26, 2025
Jeffrey G. “Jeff” Ainali
Jeffrey G. “Jeff” Ainali, age 61, of Melrose passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 20, 2025 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, June 27 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Joe Herzing officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to … [Read more...] about Jeffrey G. “Jeff” Ainali





