The Melrose City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. via global/GoToMeeting pursuant to due notice being given thereof. Present were Council Members Tony Klasen, Justin Frieler, Mark Hill, and Mayor Joe Finken, City Administrator Colleen Winter, and City Clerk Patti Haase. Council Member Travis Frieler was absent. Mayor Finken presided … [Read more...] about Melrose City August 20, 2020
Hometown News December 31, 2020
Irene Margaret Stern
Irene Stern, 90-year-old resident of Willmar, formerly of Upsala passed away Sunday, December 20 at the Copperleaf Senior Living in Wilmar. A Mass of Christian Burial took place Monday, December 28, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala, Minnesota. Burial was at the church cemetery. Irene Margaret (Kveton) Stern was born on August 6, 1930, the youngest of 5 children to … [Read more...] about Irene Margaret Stern
Arthur “Art” R. Durene
Arthur R. Durene, 88 year old, long-time resident of Holdingford, MN, fulfilled his appointment in Heaven on Christmas Day, December 25th, 2020 at his home near Mahtowa, MN. Due to Covid restrictions, there will be a private memorial service for immediate family only. Arthur was born March 14, 1932 to Rune and Menda Durene near Round Prairie, MN. He married Marvis (Gunion) on … [Read more...] about Arthur “Art” R. Durene
Rodney “Rod” O. Bollin
Rodney “Rod” O. Bollin, 50 year old resident of Grey Eagle, MN passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 as a result of an accident at the shop. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on December 30, 2020. … [Read more...] about Rodney “Rod” O. Bollin





