Close to 60 children and 10 adults attended Camp Firelight during Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School Aug. 4-8 in Albany.   “It’s open to anyone in the …

Children were taken underwater to learn about the friendship of God Aug. 4-8 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School in Melrose. Not literally underwater, but the theme took …

Albany Area School District’s youngest students will have a place of their own when school starts Sept. 3.   Child-sized black chairs line a wall at Albany Area Schools’ Early …

Justine Meyer was offering vegetables and baked goods in the Marvin’s Garden booth at the Aug. 7 Melrose Community Farmers Market in Melrose.   Behind her was a sign that said …

Drive by the Sauk River Park in Melrose and you might see people playing basketball on a court or children utilizing the new playground equipment. Campers are frequenting the 19 new campsites, …

Images of ribbons and 4-H shows are synonymous with the Stearns County Fair at the fairgrounds in Sauk Centre. Those wanting to see quality animals and plants, interesting hobbies or something …

Albany’s former city administrator filled his official farewell with a detailed timeline. Mayor Tom Kasner presented Tom Schneider with a recognition plaque for his 36 years of government …

Veterans cemetery in Little Falls awarded a grant   WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls has been …

Thank you We would like to thank everyone for coming to our 50th anniversary party and for the cards and gifts. Also thanks for making the day memorable.   We would especially like to …

Crash with injuries Aug. 3   in Albany Township ALBANY TOWNSHIP — A single vehicle crash with injuries was reported at 4:31 p.m. Aug. 3 on County Road 10 near Pioneer View Road …

Updates to the Minnesota Child Passenger Safety Law go into effect Thursday, Aug. 1.   Here is what people need to know. The updated child transportation law guides parents and …