Curtis “Curt” J. Drager, 86 year old resident of Swanville, MN, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 7, 2025, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN, with Pastor David Strohschen officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30-11:00 AM prior to the service. A private family … [Read more...] about Curtis “Curt” J. Drager
Velda Janie Brown
Velda Janie (Newcomb) Brown, age 92, passed away peacefully in Elk River, Minnesota. Born on April 22, 1933, in Randall, Minnesota, Velda lived a full and vibrant life marked by generosity, dedication, and spirited hospitality. At 16, with her brother Red, Velda ventured to North Dakota, where she began her working life as a waitress. This chapter sparked her lifelong love of … [Read more...] about Velda Janie Brown
Beatrice B. Rademacher
Beatrice B. “Bea” Rademacher, age 96 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Fairway Pines Assisted Living in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish … [Read more...] about Beatrice B. Rademacher
Bridge work on Stearns County Road 137 in Waite Park begins June 2
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin a three-month project to resurface and update the Stearns County Road 137 bridge over Highway 15 in Waite Park on Monday, June 2. What to expect June 2 through late August: Stearns County Road 137: The bridge will close to all travelers and detour between Second Avenue South and West Saint Germain Street. Motorists … [Read more...] about Bridge work on Stearns County Road 137 in Waite Park begins June 2
Roadwork begins on Highway 238 in Morrison County on June 2
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin a two-month project on June 2 to resurface and update 19 miles of Highway 238 between Morrison County Road 19 in Upsala and Highway 27 west of Little Falls. Motorists should be aware of these closures and detours: June 2-23: Highway 238 closed to through traffic from north of County Road 19 to County Road 227 in Upsala to … [Read more...] about Roadwork begins on Highway 238 in Morrison County on June 2




