June 10, 2021: The heat wave we are experiencing has prompted the operator of the electric transmission system in our region to issue a maximum generation emergency event. Stearns Electric Association is asking its members to conserve electricity. Please cut back energy use until 10 p.m. today. Your cooperation is appreciated. This message is from Stearns Electric … [Read more...] about Stearns Electric Association asks members to do their part to conserve energy today
Hometown News June 10, 2021
Arnold “Arnie” Marstein
The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Arnold “Arnie” Marstein, age 51 of Bowlus, was held Saturday, June 5th at St. Robert of Bellarmine in St. Cloud. Burial was at St. Edward’s Cemetery in Elmdale. Arnie passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2021. Arnold was born on October 14, 1969, at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, MN, to Donald and Phyllis (Kelash) … [Read more...] about Arnold “Arnie” Marstein
Jennifer Lea Ellingson
A gathering will be at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Avon from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday June 12, for Jennifer L. Ellingson who died on May 31, 2021. The gathering will conclude with a prayer service starting at 2:00 PM. Rev. Edward Vebelun OSB will officiate. Jennifer was born December 26, 1972 in Park Rapids to Jerome Felt and Shirley Fritze. She grew up … [Read more...] about Jennifer Lea Ellingson
Take a Kid Fishing Weekend is this Friday-Sunday
Kick off a new family activity During Take a Kid Fishing weekend Friday, June 11, through Sunday, June 13, Minnesota residents can fish without licenses if they take children 15 or younger fishing with them. “Time spent fishing with kids tends to be full of smiles, fun and connection,” said Benji Kohn, volunteer mentor program coordinator with the Minnesota Department of … [Read more...] about Take a Kid Fishing Weekend is this Friday-Sunday