Richard Grabmeier is a writer. Proof is in the four published novels he authored, with two more novels on the horizon.     “He always says when he can’t write, he will …

“Breathe, Focus, Laugh … Buzzzzz!” That was the mantra of this year’s Melrose Area High School knowledge bowl team, comprised of Malachi Piche, Derick Rademacher, Eric …

Quilts stitched by Monika Kraker — whether by hand, using a lap hoop, or with her longarm quilting machine — are often filled with memories for the recipients.  She has quilted …

Residents had a chance to see designs for the new Stearns County Justice Center April 16 at the Freeport Community Center in Freeport. About 12 people attended the 1.5-hour open house. …

Cyril Meyer and Marv Meyer checked out what used to be a milk intake room with milk stored in a connected outside tank April 12 inside the MGC Center in Meire Grove as they reminisced about creamery …

Skid steer fire extinguished April 20 in Melrose Township MELROSE TOWNSHIP — The Melrose Fire Department was dispatched to a building fire around 6:52 a.m. April 20 at a farm on County …

Local author readings at Melrose library MELROSE — Local authors will read excerpts from their books at the Great River Regional Library Melrose branch in the Melrose City Center meeting …

With every year and every competition, the Albany Area Schools robotics team continues to improve. Prior to their April 9 meeting in the district office board room in Albany, the Albany Area …

S ongbooks and a rosary accompany CentraCare hospice volunteer Karl Meyer when he visits a patient.  “For a person who is actively dying, I start praying the rosary or singing songs …

Two Melrose men are facing federal charges after law enforcement conducted several search warrants in western Stearns County April 8. Fermin Botello and Salud Vargas-Solis were named in a …