Fishing seasons open for walleye, bass, trout in lakes, and northern pike on Saturday, May 15, with this year’s date taking the prize for the latest possible opener under Minnesota statute. “We know there is some confusion about this year’s opener date,” said Jon Hansen, fisheries program consultant for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Minnesota statute sets the … [Read more...] about Minnesota’s Fishing Opener is May 15 – Take a Mom Fishing Weekend is May 8-9
Melrose City • February 18, 2021
The Melrose City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, February 18, 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, and Mark “Bunker” Hill, and Mayor Joe Finken, City Administrator Colleen Winter, and City Clerk Patti Haase. Mayor Finken presided thereat. … [Read more...] about Melrose City • February 18, 2021
Hometown News April 15, 2021
Daniel ‘Dan’ Fruechte
Services celebrating the life of Daniel T. Fruechte, age 30 of Avon, was held Tuesday, April 13th at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Burial followed in the parish cemetery. Dan passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital due to complications from Covid. Dan was born September 25, 1990, in Coon Rapids, to Chad and Mary (Wagner) Fruechte. He grew up … [Read more...] about Daniel ‘Dan’ Fruechte
Francis A. Steuck
Francis A. Steuk of Long Prairie passed away March 28, 2021. Francis was born to Selma Steuck and Frank Steinert on July 7, 1944. Selma delighted in this baby and watched him grow into a hardworking man. Selma was a woman with a strong work ethic and Francis followed in her footsteps. Francis graduated with the class of 1962 from Long Prairie High School. He was employed by … [Read more...] about Francis A. Steuck