Frances “Fran” G. Koetter, 74 year old resident of Swanville, MN, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Lake Hills Elderly Care in Cushing, MN. A private family visitation will be held 12 - 2 PM on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Following the visitation a private family Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 PM at St. John’s Catholic … [Read more...] about Frances “Fran” G. Koetter
Boater Alert – Operate at Slow No-Wake Speeds on some area lakes
Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen is asking area boaters to operate their watercraft at slow no-wake speeds whenever possible on area lakes that have high-water levels. According to Larsen, high-water levels continue to be an issue on Shamineau Lake and Crookneck Lake in northwestern Morrison County. Boaters should be aware that causing excessive wakes can create … [Read more...] about Boater Alert – Operate at Slow No-Wake Speeds on some area lakes
Detour begins May 18 for Highway 71 bridge reconstruction in Long Prairie
Motorists who travel Highway 71 in Long Prairie will encounter delays and a detour as crews begin to reconstruct the bridge over the Long Prairie River on Monday, May 18. The detour will be in place until mid-September. Here’s what to expect: · Highway 71 will close and detour using the south and north junction of Todd County Road 56/Riverside Drive through … [Read more...] about Detour begins May 18 for Highway 71 bridge reconstruction in Long Prairie
Stearns County – Motor Vehicle Crash with Injuries
Driver fails to stop at stop sign and sustains minor injuries. On May 3rd, 2020 at 7:13 a.m., the Stearns County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a one vehicle accident with injuries near the intersection of County Road 3 and County Road 17 in Holding Township. Eddie Dillon, 71, of St. Cloud, was driving a brown 1998 GMC Jimmy southbound on County Road 3 approaching County … [Read more...] about Stearns County – Motor Vehicle Crash with Injuries
Donald H. Atkinson
Donald H. Atkinson, age 83 of Hamel, MN beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully from renal failure on April 29th at home. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, 11 months, Kathy; children Kevin (Lisa), Marvin (Cheryl) and Karen; grandchildren Kimberly, Brian (Kaitlin), Steven (Heidi), Collin, David and Nathan; siblings Richard (Rita), Helen, Irene (Gene), Fred, … [Read more...] about Donald H. Atkinson





