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
DNR stresses safety after deadly few weeks on the water
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





