The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office has owned and operated Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, also referred to as drones, for several years. A recent change to Minnesota Statute mandates that agencies whishing to use or purchase UAV’s must, according to Minn. State Statute 626.19 subd. 9, accept public comment on the agencies policy. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office is now … [Read more...] about Stearns County Sheriff’s Office – Accepting Public Comment
Recent COVID-19 Surge Requires Unified Response
We have reached a serious and critical point in our efforts to battle COVID-19. This virus is not only affecting those overseas or in densely populated areas; it has made its way to rural central Minnesota and is currently spreading quickly right here in our own backyard. Cases of COVID-19 have surged in recent weeks. The trajectory of these cases is predicted to increase … [Read more...] about Recent COVID-19 Surge Requires Unified Response
Hometown News November 26, 2020
Roger Katterhagen
Services were held Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie for Roger Katterhagen, age 80, of Long Prairie who passed away November 18, 2020. Roger was born April 5, 1940 on the family farm in Ward Township to Edmund and Molly (Drajna) Katterhagen. He attended country school through the 8th grade and worked on the farm until he … [Read more...] about Roger Katterhagen
Eleanor Marie Wentland
The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Eleanor MarieWentland, age 89 of Holdingford, will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 25 at the Church of All Saints, St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Holdingford. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Eleanor died Friday, November 20, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital. There will be a visitation after 10:00 AM Wednesday at the … [Read more...] about Eleanor Marie Wentland