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Wildfire risk increases across Minnesota

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Dry weather and drought across Minnesota have created conditions favorable for wildfires this fall. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges homeowners, woodland owners, farmers and outdoor recreationists to monitor statewide fire danger and current burning restrictions, which can fluctuate quickly this time of year. “Don’t fall for the trap that cooler weather … [Read more...] about Wildfire risk increases across Minnesota

Gladys A. Weisbrich

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The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Gladys Weisbrich, age 92 of Albany, was held Tuesday, October 6 at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in rural Albany. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Gladys died Friday, October 2, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Gladys was born April 20, 1928 in a farmhouse near St. Anthony, rural Albany to Edward and Mary (Buechele) … [Read more...] about Gladys A. Weisbrich

Lowell C. Drager

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Lowell C. Drager, 74 year old resident of Swanville, MN passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Swanville Lions Park Building in Swanville, MN with Rev. Bruce Miller officiating. Burial will be in Springbrook Cemetery in Swanville, MN. A visitation … [Read more...] about Lowell C. Drager

Juletta (Jill) Sabrowsky

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Juletta (Jill) Sabrowsky, 82 of Albany, MN died September 22, 2020. Juletta was born to Adolf and Olive (Lemke) Cigelske on May 6, 1938. She graduated from Albany High School in 1955. On May 12, 1962 she married Russell (Jim) Sabrowsky. Jim passed away on July 24, 2003. She is survived by her son Greg Sabrowsky, daughter Barb (Steve) Ohmann; grandchildren Jackie (Joe) … [Read more...] about Juletta (Jill) Sabrowsky

Delores M. Klassen

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Delores M. Klassen, age 86 of Melrose, died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at St. Benedict’s Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A private family service will be held with interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose. Delores Marie Hinnenkamp was born May 15, 1934 in Melrose, Minnesota to Bernard F. and Mary (Von Wahlde) Hinnenkamp. On July 5, 1954 she was united in marriage to Donald … [Read more...] about Delores M. Klassen