James B. “Jim” Schrader, age 82 of Albany, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. A memorial graveside service will be held at a later date in Bearhead Cemetery. James Benjamin Schrader was born July 2, 1938 in Long Prairie, Minnesota to John and Mary (Cromwell) Schrader. He was united in marriage to Julia Nokes in … [Read more...] about James B. “Jim” Schrader
Snowmobiler Okay after Sled Breaks Through Ice
On December 27th, 2020 at approximately 2:00 p.m., Michael Tiemann, 61, of Grey Eagle was riding his 2000 Artic Cat 600 snowmobile, south, along the east side of Little Birch Lake in Melrose Township. He was with his son and daughter-in-law who were on their own sled. Tiemann was riding approximately 20 feet from shore when his sled broke through the ice and became partially … [Read more...] about Snowmobiler Okay after Sled Breaks Through Ice
Shed Damaged by Fire in Krain Township
On December 25, 2020 at 9:39 p.m., Stearns County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 24634 County Road 17 in Krain Township for a building fire. A shed on the south side of the property was on fire. The Freeport Fire Department responded to the call and extinguished the fire. The Albany and Melrose Ambulance service also assisted at the scene. The eastern portion of the 30 X … [Read more...] about Shed Damaged by Fire in Krain Township
ATV Falls Through Thin Ice in Holding Township
On December 26, at approximately 4:58 p.m., the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office received the report of a side-by-side ATV that had fallen through the ice on the north end of Two Rivers Lake in Holding Township. Cory Hanson, 42, and Lori Hanson, 44, Avon, had been operating their 2017 Polaris Ranger side by side ATV on the far north end of the lake. While in this area they … [Read more...] about ATV Falls Through Thin Ice in Holding Township