Ralph Joseph Marty, 83, of Steamboat Lake near Laporte, MN passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 at his daughter’s home in Stanchfield. He was born April 27, 1935 in Grey Eagle, MN to George and Wilhelmina (Frie) Marty. Ralph attended elementary school at the Burtrum Country School and graduated from the 8th grade at the Nary School near Bemidji. After his schooling he worked … [Read more...] about Ralph Joseph Marty
LeRoy W. Hoeschen
LeRoy W. Hoeschen, age 90 of Freeport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 11 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating and Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. concelebrating. Interment will … [Read more...] about LeRoy W. Hoeschen
Burnhamville Township June 26, 2018
The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville Township was held June 26, 2018 at the Burtrum Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Mike Berscheit. Members present include Supervisors: Mike Berscheit, Bruce Johnson and Joe Muellner; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky; Treasurer Pam Throener. Sandy Lange and Erv Herdering were also present. The … [Read more...] about Burnhamville Township June 26, 2018
Accidental Death
On August 1, 2018 at 5:07 p.m. the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting a man pinned under a semi-truck. The incident happened at the address of 15326 Kramer Road in Luxemburg Township, about three miles northwest of Watkins. Watkins Fire Department, Watkins Ambulance, and Life Link Air Ambulance were dispatched to the scene. … [Read more...] about Accidental Death
Rev. Dave Christenson to serve Grey Eagle UMC and Peace United of Long Prairie
GE UMC Lay Leader Bishop Bruce Ough of the Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church has appointed the Reverend David Christenson as pastor of the Grey Eagle United Methodist Church and Peace United Church of Long Prairie, and acting on the behalf of the congregation the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee has confirmed the Bishop’s intention. Rev. … [Read more...] about Rev. Dave Christenson to serve Grey Eagle UMC and Peace United of Long Prairie





