Local news

Preparing for big crowds

A change in dates will bring back the full carnival lineup at this year’s Stearns County Fair. Organizers hope the shift will bring back a large crowd when the gates open Aug. 6-10 for the …

Dedicated to veterans

Jim Athmann, Schanhaar-Otte Post 7050 Veterans of Foreign Wars commander, represented VFW members when he wore a white cap with the words “All-State Team 2024-25 Post Commander” riding on …

Thank You

Thank you The family of Mary Ann Butkowski would like to offer our sincere thank you for the prayers and support in the passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A special …

Heavy rain wreaks havoc

Anywhere from 2-5 inches of rain fell July 23 in the local area from mid-morning to early afternoon. The Albany Golf Club course was impacted, along with newly laid sod for the splash pad under …

The first prayer service was held July 15 at the site of a new Catholic campus in Holdingford. A sign reading “Future Home Catholic Church of All Saints” stands alongside a 10-acre …

A proposed wind energy project could bring renewable power to more than 100,000 homes in western Stearns County while generating an estimated $1.5 million in annual tax revenue. Apex Clean …

Focused on community service

Donna Kremers remembers when the Avon chapter of the Mrs. Jaycees of Minnesota became the Avon Women of Today 40 years ago. That is because she was a Mrs. Jaycees member 42 years ago. On July 1, …

When Kristin Klemmer jumped aboard as head coach of the Holdingford High School trapshooting team before the start of the spring season, she knew she was inheriting a strong roster capable of great …

Steven’s airplane wish fulfilled

Five-year-old Steven Jenkins played with toy airplanes in his Melrose home July 10 as his mother, Nikki, smiled.  Four days earlier, he watched real airplanes in flight during the Duluth …

Fun, action-packed summer program

Nineteen students from kindergarten through sixth grade engaged in an environment of fun and learning July 14-18 during Camp Invention, a nationally recognized nonprofit summer enrichment program, at …

There may not be anyone in Melrose Area School District 740 more excited about the new year than Dr. Zachary Dingmann.  Dingmann, his wife, Jamie, and their daughter, Tenley, recently moved …

« Prev | 1 … 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 … 100 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.