Ben Nordmann’s Eagle Scout project was to raise money to buy needed supplies for the Tri-County Humane Society and to promote animal adoption. “The Boy Scouts in my troop and their …

Lower Spunk Lake’s public access, near Avon, will be more inviting in the future. An Eagle Scout project by Avon Boy Scout Hunter Wenderski beautified and cleaned up the area around the …

Albany City Council members want the U.S. Congress to keep municipal bonds tax-free. Mayor Tom Kasner and city administrator Gary Winkels signed a letter to that effect May 7. If a U.S. …

The day before Steve and Lisa Danzl opened True North Marketplace in Melrose 12.5 years ago, they ate a meal with their children at their new family restaurant. On April 29, Steve and Lisa …

Melrose, Freeport and Sauk Centre fire departments responded to a house fire on the east side of Melrose around 11:30 a.m. May 12. By early afternoon, the fire was extinguished; the house was still …

Auditions May 19, 20 for Melrose Stages summer musical MELROSE — Melrose Stages auditions for the summer musical, “Little Shop of Horrors,” will be at 7 p.m. Monday, May 19, …

3 injured in May 3 crash near Holdingford HOLDINGFORD — Three people were injured, including one who was airlifted to a medical facility, following a T-bone-style crash around 12:45 p.m. …

AVON — Avon Hills Folk School has been selected as a recipient of a $160,000 grant from the prestigious Minnesota Community IDEAS Program, administered by the Saint Paul & Minnesota …

Avon city leaders are helping a paddle sports group keep its courts in top condition. Lyn and Jim Metz, representing the Avon Pickleball Players, presented a $1,443 court repair estimate to …

A historical marker recognizing the Edwin Clark Bridge and providing information on a man considered the “Father of Melrose” was unveiled May 2 in Melrose.     Jim Ricklick …