It’s been a deadly start to the open-water season in Minnesota. As of June 16, as many as nine people have been victims of boating fatalities. That number, which is preliminary, marks the most fatalities at this point of the year in more than a decade. In addition, a higher-than-average number of people have drowned at places like beaches and swimming pools. Officials … [Read more...] about DNR stresses safety after deadly few weeks on the water
High fire danger brings burning restrictions to north-central counties
Friday, June 18, 2021: To help ensure public safety and protect natural resources, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is activating burning restrictions beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday for the southern and eastern portions of Beltrami county, and all of Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties. In the area affected by the restrictions, … [Read more...] about High fire danger brings burning restrictions to north-central counties
Hometown News June 17, 2021
Paula M. Pederson
Paula M. Pederson, 57, of Hawick, died unexpectedly surrounded by her family on June 12, 2021 at the Long Prairie Hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, June 18, 2021 at Hawick United Methodist Church in Hawick. Burial will be in Roseville Cemetery in Hawick. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Johnson Funeral Home in Paynesville and for one hour prior to the … [Read more...] about Paula M. Pederson
Patrick S. Stone
Patrick S. Stone, age 87 of Sauk Centre, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Prairie Senior Cottages in Alexandria, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19 at the United Methodist Church in Sauk Centre with Pastor Jacob Holck officiating. Interment will be at Church of Our Lady Cemetery in Manannah, Minnesota. Military honors will be … [Read more...] about Patrick S. Stone
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