Sports
Albany defenders go after a loose ball against Rockford Oct. 4 at Michael Field at Herges Stadium in Albany. The Huskies would recover the fumble, with Connor Plumski, Jake Buttweiler, Braeden Justin, Ethan Meyer and Cooper Brinkman being among those who pounced on the ball.

Pouring it on

The battle on the football field between the Rockford Rockets and the Albany Huskies was shaping up to be a close affair… until it wasn’t.  Leading by only seven points at …

Winning ways continue for Albany volleyball

Paige Lauer is the latest Albany Huskies volleyball player to achieve a career milestone when she recorded her 500th dig against Pierz last week. The Huskies also continued their winning ways by …

Failing to adapt

The Melrose Area Dutchmen scored first and last but fell 31-14 to Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Oct. 4 at Omer Sieben Field in Melrose. “We really did some good things early on,” said …
Columns

Faster and faster

Our daughter, Amanda, organized a surprise birthday party for her husband, Troy, a few weeks ago. It was held at his parents’ house so all the invited guests could be there to shock him when he …

Deciding the payment path for the new justice center

This November, you will be asked to vote on a referendum that will determine how Stearns County will pay for its new justice center, with a sales tax or property tax. If Stearns County residents vote …

Dog run for fun and funds

It is fairly common to have “runs” at community events. Fun runs of 5 kilometers and 1 kilometer are held throughout the area as fundraisers. Many of these are not really for …

New child restraint law started Aug. 1

Fall is here, school sports and activities are in full swing and children have settled back into normal school routines.   As I’ve interacted with parents since the start of school, …
Obituaries
Leo Clement Eveslage
Leo Clement Eveslage, 91, passed away peacefully Oct. 11, 2024, at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at St. Rose of Lima …
Virginia A. Tise
Virginia A. Tise, lifelong Melrose resident, died peacefully Sept. 4, 2024, at age 95, after just a few months at Cura Care Center in Melrose.   Born April 5, 1929, she was the only child …
Steven S. Feldewerd
Steven S. “Steve” Feldewerd, 57, of Sauk Rapids, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes Sept.   30, 2024, at his home in Sauk Rapids. A Mass of Christian Burial was held …
Lawrence G. McDonald
Lawrence “Larry” G. McDonald, 68, of Hutchinson, passed away Sept. 29, 2024, at Sleepy Eye Medical Center in Sleepy Eye. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, …
In Memory
In Loving Memory of   Raymond A. Pintok It’s been one year, Oct. 4, 2024, without you. Not a single day goes by without missing you. Some days it seems like yesterday, and some days …
Birth Announcements
Reese Monica Kuefler is held by siblings Josie and Kyler.
Reese Monica Kuefler
Kevin and Lindsey Kuefler, of Sauk Centre, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Reese Monica Kuefler, born at 7:28 a.m. Sept. 25, 2024, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose.   …
Lacey Ann Zimmer
Steve and Kari Zimmer, of St. Cloud, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Lacey Ann Zimmer, at 12:02 p.m. Aug. 18, 2024, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose.   She …