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The Holdingford Mill Art Project held their dedication Sunday morning marking the completion of a two year project

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The Holdingford Mill Art Project held their dedication Sunday morning marking the completion of a two year project. The artist, Keith Raivo from Brook Park, MN, visioned the unique design comprised of sculpted stainless steel and arranged in a series of staggered screens which spans more than 65 feet. The use of recycled steel silently links local resources to strong, … [Read more...] about The Holdingford Mill Art Project held their dedication Sunday morning marking the completion of a two year project

Lace up your sneakers for prostate cancer – September 15, 2012

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Join the fight against prostate cancer by participating in the 2nd annual St. Cloud Dash for Dad on September 15 at Whitney Park, 1529 Northway Drive. Dash for Dad begins with registration at 7:30 a.m. The 1K kids run begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by a 1-mile family walk at 8:45 a.m. The chip-timed 5K begins at 9:00 a.m. Awards will be presented to top 5K finishers in each age … [Read more...] about Lace up your sneakers for prostate cancer – September 15, 2012

Joan B. (Hanauska) Cremers, 85, Albany, MN

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Joan B. (Hanauska) Cremers, 85, of Albany passed away peacefully on August 23, 2012. Services were held on Monday, August 27, 2012 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Albany. Interment followed in the parish cemetery. Joan was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Beata Hanauska; sisters, Rita and Alice; sister-in-law, Ann. She was survived by husband, Gordon; … [Read more...] about Joan B. (Hanauska) Cremers, 85, Albany, MN

Edwin “Butch” J. Pogatschnik, 82, Avon, MN

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Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon, for Edwin “Butch” J. Pogatschnik, age 82, of Avon, who died on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Cherrywood Advanced Living, Richmond, surrounded by his loving family. Rev. Blane Wasnie, OSB officiated and burial followed in the parish cemetery. Butch was born March 12, 1930 in … [Read more...] about Edwin “Butch” J. Pogatschnik, 82, Avon, MN

Marcella B. “Sally” Meyer, 82, Melrose, MN

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Marcella B. “Sally” Meyer, age 82 of Melrose, died peacefully on Friday, August 24, 2012 surrounded by her family at the Pine Villa Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, August 28 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman and Rev. Vincent Lieser concelebrating. Interment … [Read more...] about Marcella B. “Sally” Meyer, 82, Melrose, MN