Stearns Electric Association   recipient of USDA funds   ST. PAUL — The United States Department of Agriculture is investing $485 million in rural Minnesota to expand access …

Thank you Thank you for making the Melrose Area Arts Council Art Auction a success.   The MAAC would like to thank everyone who supported the art auction fundraiser. The monies raised …

2-vehicle collision Dec. 19 on Interstate 94   GROVE TOWNSHIP — A two-vehicle collision with injuries was reported around 6:30 a.m. Dec. 19 on the westbound lane of Interstate 94 in …

Albany city leaders have completed the budget-setting and levy process for taxes collectible next year. During the city’s Dec. 4 Truth in Taxation hearing at Albany City Hall in Albany, …

Local giving in greater Melrose is receiving support from the Sauk Centre Community Foundation. The Greater Melrose Community Foundation was announced Dec. 10, after having its first official …

O ne of Dave Mareck’s goals in life was owning his own business. That happened in 1991, when he and Jim Mergen opened AMPS Inc. in Albany. The business focuses on appliances, motors, …

Melvin Hartung had never made Christmas cookies or candy before. Yet, there he was Dec. 5, making treats along with fellow Tree of Life Assisted Living residents Marge Honer, Donna Halbert and Annie …

Two people injured near Albany Dec. 14 ALBANY TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured Dec. 14 during a crash on Interstate 94 near Albany. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2024 …

Library winter reading challenge begins Jan. 2 ST. CLOUD — This winter, make reading your great escape. Challenge yourself to read more this season with the Winter Reading Challenge at …

A shining star, Magi with camels, shepherds with sheep and a donkey will greet people as they attend the Living Nativity Saturday, Dec. 14, at Avon Community Church, 204 Avon St. in Avon. An angelic …