The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will temporarily close some state forest roads and trails because they are not firm enough to support vehicle traffic without causing damage. Depending on weather conditions, the temporary closures could remain in effect until sometime in May. “The annual spring thaw creates wet, unstable road and trail conditions,” said Deb … [Read more...] about Spring thaw brings temporary closure of state forest roads and trails
Morrison County Sheriff’s Office: Accident in Elmdale Township
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 3-17-2021 at approximately 7:48 am, their office received a report of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 30th Street and 90th Avenue, approximately four miles east of Upsala, MN in Elmdale Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 58-year-old Vern Capelle of Little Falls, MN was traveling west on 30th Street … [Read more...] about Morrison County Sheriff’s Office: Accident in Elmdale Township
Hometown News March 18, 2021
James Patrick Dinkel
James Patrick Dinkel 59, of Sterling, Alaska (formerly of Long Prairie) passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 7, 2021 from a non-Covid condition. James was born April 1, 1961 to Romaine and Veronica (Raudzis) Dinkel in Browerville. He was the seventh child of a seventh child (Romaine) and grew up on the family farm with eleven brothers and sisters outside of Long Prairie. … [Read more...] about James Patrick Dinkel
Rev. Hollis Bishop
The Reverend Hollis Bishop passed away peacefully on Monday, March 8th, 2021 at the age of 81. Hollis had a brief battle with cancer but spent his final weeks pain free and comfortable, enjoying many conversations with beloved friends and family members. Hollis Bishop was born on September 20th, 1939 in Bigfork, MN. The son of Jesse and Mildred (Wright) Bishop, he was the … [Read more...] about Rev. Hollis Bishop





