Newcomer Sarah Hansen received the highest number of votes, with 55, in the Nov. 4 Holdingford School Board election. She will begin her first four-year term Jan. 1, 2026, filling the seat of current …

In 2024, Craig Schiffler had a bright idea for a drive-thru Christmas light display at the Sauk River Park Campground in Melrose. He shared it with Joelene Wieling, Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce …

No injuries in New Munich house fire NEW MUNICH — Five people evacuated a New Munich home with no injuries following a fire late evening Nov. 5. The Stearns County Emergency …

Avon’s Buckhorn Bar will become more energy efficient after receiving a $10,000 city loan. Economic Development Authority commissioners and council members approved Larry Melton’s …

Holdingford Lioness Club sets Gifts for Joy project HOLDINGFORD — The Holdingford Lioness Club is once again sponsoring its Gifts for Joy project. This is a free service to area …

Minnesota’s new paid family and medical leave program takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, but employers across the state are already facing key deadlines to prepare. The law will give most …

Area educators recognized ST. CLOUD — Resource Training & Solutions recognized 159 educators from Central Minnesota at the 2025 Leadership in Educational Excellence Award Banquet Oct. …

The Memory Café — meant to support caregivers and individuals experiencing cognitive decline or memory loss — was launched Oct. 21 at First Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre. Sessions …

Melrose parent/teacher conferences Nov. 11, 13, 14 MELROSE — Melrose Area Public Schools parent/teacher conferences will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11; Thursday, Nov. 13; and Friday, Nov. 14. …

MELROSE — The Melrose Area High School musical production of “Cinderella” opens Wednesday, Nov. 5, with a matinee for older adults at the Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center in …