Lynn J. Ersland, age 78 of Grey Eagle, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at his home on Big Birch Lake near Grey Eagle, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 10 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating, Rev. Vince Lieser concelebrating, and Deacon … [Read more...] about Lynn J. Ersland
American Legion National Commander to Speak in Royalton on April 7
American Legion National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford is coming to Royalton and will speak on issues of importance to Minnesota veterans. Among the topics Oxford typically addresses are how to get post-9/11 veterans involved in veteran service organizations, American Legion Buddy Checks, suicide prevention, COVID-19 vaccines, VA health care for women veterans and a … [Read more...] about American Legion National Commander to Speak in Royalton on April 7
Counties added to spring burn restrictions
As warm and dry weather continues to spread throughout the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has added the following counties today to the burn restriction list: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Norman, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena and Wilkin. Beginning Wednesday, March 31, the DNR will also restrict open burning in the following … [Read more...] about Counties added to spring burn restrictions
Red Flag Warning issued for Monday, March 29, 2021
With extreme fire risk conditions expected across much of Minnesota, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Monday, March 29, 2021 in the following counties: Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Itasca, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac Qui Parle, Lake Of The Woods, … [Read more...] about Red Flag Warning issued for Monday, March 29, 2021
David N. “Dave” Bertram
David N. “Dave” Bertram, age 73 of Greenwald, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family after a short battle with brain cancer on Friday, March 26, 2021 at his home in Greenwald, Minnesota. A Private Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Andrew’s Cemetery in … [Read more...] about David N. “Dave” Bertram