The cities of Freeport, Holdingford, Meire Grove and Melrose will have races for two open councilor seats in each of the communities with three or four residents filing for candidacy. Freeport and …

“Off we go into the wild blue yonder,” pilot Bill Koenig sang — words to the official song of the United States Air Force — as he exited a private airplane hangar turned into a fly-in …

Orville and Bernice Willenbring Orville and Bernice Willenbring will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Curt Linz farm, 28554 …

Thank You The family of Bernard Bussmann is so very grateful for the wonderful family and friends who shared so much love and kindness with Bernard’s passing.  Thank you, Dr. Beste …

Early voting available for Aug. 11 primary MELROSE — Additional early voting locations are available starting Aug. 4, providing voters with more convenient opportunities to cast their ballots …

Four companies interested in conducting an assessment and developing a long-term range facility plan for Melrose Area Public Schools were scheduled to be interviewed Aug. 3.  Dr. Zachary …

The Melrose Area School District could be entering into a new sports partnership this year. Superintendent Dr. Zachary Dingmann informed school board members during their July 27 monthly meeting …

Acclaim followed the Holdingford Huskers track and field program every step of the way this spring, and while its athletes captivated spectators and attained glory, Holdingford’s coaches have now …

A feeling like family — an 80-member family.  That is how Mya Justin and Katelyn Vander Weyst described their experiences as Albany Marching Huskies members.   “I enjoy …

Christina Traeger is a farmer, educator, mentor and community builder who leads with generosity and a deep, lifelong bond with the land and animals in her care. Whether she is mentoring a …

Tim and Mariann Lucken did not think twice about being the 2026 Barley Days grand marshals. They were surprised, but there really was no questioning their answer. “We have to do it for …

Learn who the 2026 Stearns County Fair Male and Female Senior Citizens of the Year are Thursday, July 30, at the Stearns County Fairgrounds in Sauk Centre. The recognition program starts at 1 p.m. on …