Maurice J. “Max” Wenker, age 94 of Melrose, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Grand Village Nursing Home in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 18 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery at a … [Read more...] about Maurice J. “Max” Wenker
COVID-19 Vaccine Availability
Information is constantly changing for COVID-19 vaccines. Below is what we currently know about COVID-19 vaccines. Two COVID-19 vaccines has been approved for use under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) including the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines. The vaccine is currently available to select priority populations including: … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Vaccine Availability
Rep. Ron Kresha News Update: January 12, 2021
Legislative Update I was honored this week to be sworn in for another term as State Representative for District 9B. While this session will look different than it has in the past, I look forward to getting to work for the people of our community, and as always I look forward to hearing from constituents about the issues that are most important to them. If you have concerns on … [Read more...] about Rep. Ron Kresha News Update: January 12, 2021
Minnesotans fish free with kids Jan. 16-18
Take proper precautions on the ice Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend is this Saturday, Jan. 16, through Monday, Jan. 18. During the weekend, Minnesota residents age 16 or older can fish or dark-house spear without an angling or spearing license if they take a child younger than 16 fishing or spearing. “Ice fishing is lots of fun and is another way to enjoy the outdoors,” … [Read more...] about Minnesotans fish free with kids Jan. 16-18
Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force
Commander Jay Salzer advised that on January 7th, 2021, the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force (CMVOTF) conducted a search warrant at a residence in the 1800 block of Eastern Star Loop, Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Mn. The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force learned that a female by the name of Sara Ann Brixx, 39 years old from Sauk Rapid, was … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force