On June 19, 2021 at approximately 12:55 pm, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a report of a one-vehicle crash near Highway 238 and 415th Street in Krain Township. The caller reported that the occupant of the vehicle had injuries to his wrist and back pain. Upon arrival, responders found the driver, Jerome Klein, 69, of St. Joseph, was … [Read more...] about Krain Township Crash
Sharron Westrom
Services celebrating the life of Sharron Westrom, age 73, of Holdingford, was held Tuesday, June 22 at the Holdingford Community Church. Burial was in the South Elmdale Community Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes. Sharron was born September 11, 1947, in Sandstone, MN to John and Doris (Morley) Sexton. She grew up in Sandstone and … [Read more...] about Sharron Westrom
Michael J. “Mike” Schmiesing
Michael J. “Mike” Schmiesing, age 64 Waite Park, formerly of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 23 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Jeremy Theis officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation … [Read more...] about Michael J. “Mike” Schmiesing
John G. Ainali
John G. Ainali, age 81 of St. Rosa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, June 19 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ronald Dockendorf officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery. John George Ainali was born … [Read more...] about John G. Ainali
Melrose City • April 15, 2021
The Melrose City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Melrose City Center pursuant to due notice being given thereof. Present were Council Members Tony Klasen, Justin Frieler, Travis Frieler, Mark “Bunker” Hill, and Mayor Joe Finken, City Administrator Colleen Winter, and City Clerk Patti Haase. The Council then recited the Pledge of … [Read more...] about Melrose City • April 15, 2021