As Emma Kobernusz readied herself to compete in the Central Minnesota Conference Track and Field Championships May 14, she was ready to face far more than a potential breeze against her discus and …

Eric Zirbes and his wife, Carla, operate Eric’s home farm near Melrose, where they raise 100 Angus cow-calf pairs and finish off about 100 calves every year. They have four children, Makayla, …

The Melrose Area High School FFA Dairy Evaluation Team knows their cows.  Seniors Dan Frericks, Grace Herdering and Megan Frieler; sophomore Monika Frericks; and alternate senior Jaiden …

Tucked away in a closet in Tony and Carol Niehaus’ Melrose home is a wreath with paper-mache flowers made by farm neighbors for their Aug. 17, 1954, wedding. “The men made an …

Thank you I would like to thank everyone who helped me celebrate my 90th birthday party at the Spring Hill Ballroom. Special thanks to Dale Gruber and fellow musicians for providing great …

The University of Minnesota Extension has recently welcomed Lauren Heers and Jackie Estrem to their team of local educators. Heers and Estrem have offices in Sherburne County but serve the …

Diane (Jesh) Schwinghammer was 12 in 1959 when she entered a contest to name a new nursing home in Albany. Her “Mother of Mercy” entry was the winner. Sixty-five years later, …

Melrose City Council members are seeking input from residents on whether or not to fly the new Minnesota state flag on public buildings.   The state adopted a new state flag Dec. 19, 2023, …

A prayer service was held Feb. 13, 2023, at the Church of St. John the Baptist in Meire Grove on the 100th anniversary of a fire that destroyed their third church structure Feb. 13, 1923. On …