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Charlene E. Petermeier

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Charlene E. “Char” Petermeier, age 88 of Albany, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Serenity Village in Avon, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, August 17 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Julius Beckerman officiating. Entombment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 … [Read more...] about Charlene E. Petermeier

Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force

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On August 8, 2018 officers from the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force, went to 6901 170 Ave, Bellevue Township, in Morrison County as part of an investigation into the distribution of controlled substances. While officers were at the above location a vehicle occupied by individuals associated with the address slowed down near the driveway and then … [Read more...] about Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force

Victor S. Detloff

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Victor S. Detloff, 98, passed away at The Waterford Manor in Brooklyn Park on Saturday, August 11, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Victor, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 16 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose following the … [Read more...] about Victor S. Detloff

Expect increased congestion on Brainerd Lakes Area roadways Aug. 16–19

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Annual races expected to draw more than 100,000, local roads closed due to construction BAXTER, Minn. – Motorists should plan for heavy traffic volumes and congestion on Highway 371 and other Brainerd Lakes Area roads Thursday, Aug. 16, through Sunday, Aug. 19. With some local roads closed for construction, and more than 100,000 visitors expected to attend the 37th annual … [Read more...] about Expect increased congestion on Brainerd Lakes Area roadways Aug. 16–19