On August 29th, 2022, at approximately 4:03 P.M., the Stearns County Sheriff's Office responded to a medical emergency in a field near the intersection of 360th Avenue and County Road 17 in Melrose Township. This location is approximately 3 miles north of the City of Melrose. Upon arrival deputies learned that Eric Zirbes, 45, of Melrose, was operating a New Holland … [Read more...] about Melrose Township Farming Accident
Jeffrey L. Hinnenkamp
Jeffrey L. “Jeff” Hinnenkamp, age 65 of Swanville, passed away from numerous illnesses on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie, Minnesota. Private services will be held with inurnment in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose. Jeffrey Louis Hinnenkamp was born March 13, 1957 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Wilfred and Salina (Philippi) Hinnenkamp. He … [Read more...] about Jeffrey L. Hinnenkamp
Sauk Centre Township Crash
On August 29, 2022, at approximately 12:16 A.M., the Stearns County Emergency Communication Center received a call reporting a crash involving a car colliding with a power pole. The crash location was at 38212 County Road 185 in Sauk Centre Township, approximately 2.5 miles east of the City of Sauk Centre. The driver, identified as Teresa Forcier, 37, of Sauk Centre, was … [Read more...] about Sauk Centre Township Crash
Highway 27 closes, detours at the railroad crossing in Little Falls Aug. 31–Sept. 1
BAXTER, Minn. –Those who travel on Highway 27 through Little Falls should plan for short-term delays and a detour as crews close and repair the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway crossing, west of the Mississippi River, between Paul Larson Memorial Drive and Lindbergh Drive Wednesday, Aug. 31 and Thursday, Sept. 1. Highway 27 will close and detour along Paul Larson … [Read more...] about Highway 27 closes, detours at the railroad crossing in Little Falls Aug. 31–Sept. 1
Rose B. Pundsack
Rose “Rosie” B. Pundsack, age 94 of Melrose, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, August 29, 2022, at the Centra Care Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 2 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. A private inurnment will be at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery … [Read more...] about Rose B. Pundsack




