The end of the statewide mask mandate helps restore a sense of normalcy for all of us. However, COVID-19 is not yet eradicated and people who are not vaccinated are still at risk. As a healthcare organization, we must continue to remain vigilant in the fight against a disease that continues to impact our communities. Masking is still required for all employees, patients and … [Read more...] about Masking Still Required At All CentraCare & Carris Health Facilities
Two-Vehicle Crash with Injuries Near Freeport
On May 12, 2021 at 12:00 PM, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center was notified of a two-vehicle crash with injuries at the intersection of County Road 11 and County Road 30 in Oak Township. This location is south of the city of Freeport. Deputies arrived on scene and learned a 1999 Ford F-250 truck driven by Dale Winter, 56, of Melrose, was driving … [Read more...] about Two-Vehicle Crash with Injuries Near Freeport
Hometown News May 13, 2021
Betty Ann Zwilling Cichon
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2021 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake for Betty Ann (Theisen) Zwilling Cichon, age 82, who passed away Sunday at her home near Upsala. Rev. Thomas Knoblach will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk … [Read more...] about Betty Ann Zwilling Cichon
Theresa Schmiesing
“Said Goodbye, turned around and you were gone…gone gone…” Theresa Ann (Klemmer) Schmiesing peacefully went home to Heaven on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota, surrounded by her loving family. Mom faded into the setting sun as she slipped after she won her battle with dementia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. … [Read more...] about Theresa Schmiesing





