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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 …

Clicking with customers

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, …

Tree of Life treats

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 …

Crime & Public Safety

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 …

Avon councilor recognized for service

News briefs

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 Christmas gift

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 …

Art is life-changing for Melrose woman

Nancy (Gieske) Muenchow displayed two handcrafted jewelry necklaces Dec. 4. One featured wire wrapping around a green glass bead. The other was a 3D glass beaded necklace with a blue triangle design. …

Letters to Santa

Filling the health care gap

When Dr. Mike Beste was searching for a hospital setting to begin his family practice medical career, he chose CentraCare-Melrose campus in Melrose. Raised in Freeport and a Melrose High School …

All about Agriculture: On the road again

All Joe Arnzen has ever wanted to do is drive a milk truck — something he has been doing for more than 50 years. “This is what makes me happy,” Arnzen said. “That’s …

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