ALBANY — The 2026 Tom Derichs Dart Tournament raised $2,606 for True Friends Camp Courage to help provide life-changing experiences for children and adults of all abilities. The tournament has …

A dam Arezzo has a sweet tooth, so he figured opening an ice cream shop was a natural fit — at least for him — and he is finding out for his customers. On Nov. 11, 2025, he opened …

The April 7 meeting at the Melrose City Center council chamber in Melrose was filled well beyond a typical council meeting when the city hosted a regular meeting of the Stearns County Board of …

Tom and Marie Wuertz are humbled to be named grand marshals for the first annual Spring Fest in Spring Hill Saturday, April 18. Nominated by committee members for the “Small Town Hoedown” themed …

Melrose Area High School’s knowledge bowl team defended its state crown in the 15-team Class AA state meet April 9-10 at Cragun’s Resort, Golf & Conference in Brainerd. It is the third …

The Albany Area High School knowledge bowl team rallied from a tough written round to take fourth at the state knowledge bowl meet April 9-10 at Cragun’s Resort, Golf & Conference in Brainerd. …

The Avon City Council received an important community center update earlier this month in advance of next Monday’s public hearing to discuss St. Benedict’s Parish Center ownership. City …

Stearns County awarded grant for human trafficking task force ST. CLOUD — Stearns County attorney Janelle Kendall announced the Stearns County Attorney’s Office has been selected to …

Linneman Lake Road residents noted a troublesome anniversary during an April 6 city council meeting at Avon City Hall in Avon. Throughout the past year, a small group of residents living near …

To qualify for the A honor roll, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.667 or above. To qualify for the B honor roll, students must achieve a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.666. The …