T he Albany splash pad in North Park opened Aug. 5, on an evening when people came together during National Night Out. “Everyone was thrilled; it was super fun to see all the kids …

Five generations of Loehrs have been raised on the family Century Farm southwest of Spring Hill since 1899. Jacob, John and Breanna Loehr, the children of Joe and Pamela, are the current …

Avon Estates residents have increasing concerns about neighborhood pedestrian safety. City leaders dedicated considerable parts of two consecutive meetings addressing traffic issues associated …

Exactly one year after the first concrete panel was delivered to and installed at the construction site of the new Stearns Electric Association operations center and headquarters in Melrose, the new …

The Teddy Bear Band had children and adults singing, clapping, kicking, jumping and laughing July 29 during a morning show at the Blattner Energy Arts Theatre in Albany and an afternoon production at …

Night to Unite focuses on getting to know your neighbors and connecting with first responders in a positive and fun environment. The Aug. 6 Melrose Night to Unite also connected cultures at the …

Melrose woman booked for drug possession ST. CLOUD — A Melrose woman was booked in the Stearns County Jail July 28 for alleged drug possession in St. Cloud. Ashley Anne Christen, …

Area lakes in no wake zone ST. CLOUD — Due to recent rainfall and rising water, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office is extending the no wake zone ordinance of 300 feet from shore …

Thank you The family of Ron Hoppe would like to thank everyone who attended his service, visitation and celebration of life at the farm. Also, thank you for all the memorials, kind words, …

There were a number of rides at the Stearns County Fair in Sauk Centre, but one especially appealed to children. “Our riders are from babies to small adults,” said Kayla Denny of …