Local and state officials work to control infestations St. Paul, MN: An invasive vine not seen in the United States in six decades has been discovered in Stearns County. Sherry Kutter, a University of Minnesota Extension Master Naturalist, first spotted the vine along the Lake Wobegon Trail in Holdingford. Officials have identified it as rough potato (Metaplexis japonica), a … [Read more...] about Invasive Vine Spotted in Stearns County
Hometown News September 24, 2020
Roger King
Roger L. King, age 82 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the CentraCare Health Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 26 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Melrose with Rev. David Mommens officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date in Oak Hill … [Read more...] about Roger King
Jerome “Jerry” Sobiech
Jerome “Jerry” Sobiech, 66 year old passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the Long Prairie Nursing Home in Long Prairie, MN. No services are scheduled at this time. Jerry was born on January 25, 1954 to the late Raymond and Marie (Barton) Sobiech. He grew up in the Sobieski area and graduated from Little Falls High School. He worked as an auto body repairman in his … [Read more...] about Jerome “Jerry” Sobiech
Harold “Harry” Hanson
Harold “Harry” Hanson, age 95, of Sauk Centre died peacefully in the presence of his family on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at CentraCare-Sauk Centre Care Center in Minnesota. Harold Allyn Hanson was born January 24, 1925 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Elmer and Florence (Jackson) Hanson. Harry graduated from Wilson High School in St. Paul and then proudly served three years in the … [Read more...] about Harold “Harry” Hanson





