Hometown News Issues
Obituaries
Kylie M. Goff
Kylie Marie Goff passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, in an automobile accident at the age of…
Conner B. Wood
A Celebration of Life will be held in August, 2025, for Connor B. Wood, who passed away on March…
Marilyn Ruth Gerlach
Marilyn Ruth Gerlach, 90 year old resident of Upsala, MN, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, February…
Karen Mary Wolbeck
We bid farewell to Karen Mary Wolbeck (Blenker) a true friend and beacon of light, who departed from this…
Viola M. Borgerding
Viola M. Borgerding, age 97 of Freeport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 6, 2025…
Allen R. Blenker
Allen R. Blenker, age 86 of Albany, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 6, 2025…
Edith O. “Edie” Fischer
Edith O. “Edie” Fischer, age 101 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the…
Ann Beard
M. Ann Beard, age 85 of Melrose, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Cura Care Center in Melrose,…
Local Interest
Crash with Injuries
On March 9, 2025, at approximately 12:50 p.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a call regarding a vehicle…
Online open house seeks public input for long-range transportation plans in Central Minnesota
BAXTER, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the traveling public, area residents and businesses to provide feedback on…
Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in parts of northwest, west central, and…
Continue Reading Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk
Building Fire: Grove Township
On March 6, 2025, at approximately 12:01 p.m., the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a call for a building…