On June 20, 2025, at 12:35 a.m., the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a call of a building fire at 120 Gertrude Street in the city of Holdingford. The caller reported a garage was on fire near a house and a parked vehicle. Upon arrival deputies located an approximately 20x30 foot two-stall detached garage engulfed in flames. The … [Read more...] about Building Fire
Christina E. Shodeen
Christina E. (Olsen) Shodeen of Upsala was born July 10, 1949 in Dassel, Minnesota. She passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, following a short illness Christina “Chris” Shodeen was a bright, generous presence in every life she touched. A natural caretaker and a steadfast supporter of those around her, Chris spent her life lifting others—always the first to lend a hand or a … [Read more...] about Christina E. Shodeen
Grey Eagle City • May 13, 2025
The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 pm on the 13th day of May 2025 in Council Chambers. Council members present were Brad Johnson, Brian Hollenkamp, Roland Ahrendt and Chris Browen. No council members were absent. Also in attendance were Leon Althaus, Mike Berscheit and Beth Ramacher and guests: Ben Ettle, Greg … [Read more...] about Grey Eagle City • May 13, 2025
Hometown News June 19, 2025
Matthew Clayton Bardson
Services celebrating the life of Matthew Clayton Bardson, age 35 of Harvey, ND, formerly of Albany, was held Wednesday, June 11, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albany. Matt passed away on May 31, 2025, at his home. Matt was a graduate of Albany High School in 2008. He later made his home in Harvey, ND, in 2021, where he worked as a skilled Diesel Technician at High Plains … [Read more...] about Matthew Clayton Bardson





