ST. CLOUD –  The following person was convicted of a felony in the Stearns County courts system in February:  – Alexis Botello Sanchez, 23, of Melrose, was sentenced Feb. …

NEW YORK MILLS — Teresa Muckala, an independent voter, has announced her campaign to join the ballot for the office of Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District Representative in November. …

The Albany Area High School and Melrose Area High School knowledge bowl teams finished in the top 10 during the Class AA State Knowledge Bowl Tournament April 11-12 at Cragun’s Resort in …

Showcasing artists around Melrose School District 740, a Festival of the Arts will take place Wednesday, May 1, through Friday, May 3, at different venues in Melrose.   “We’re …

Donna Theiler greeted people at the Melrose branch of Freeport State Bank April 12 when congratulatory flowers, balloons and cupcakes filled a table.   It was her day.   After 50 …

S isters Dolores Rohe, Florence Jaeger, Hildegard Rohe and Carol Klehr have a quilting connection.   Each has a homemade quilt made by Carol with quilt-themed blocks donated to her 20 …

Melrose Area High School seniors Amelia Brower, Drew Pundsack and Makayla Zirbes are individual state speech champions.   Pundsack struck gold medal for a second time in creative expression …

Albany city leaders have filled an unexpected leadership vacancy with a longtime government observer. Earlier this month, councilor Adam Rushmeyer submitted a letter of resignation. Council …

Francis “Fran” Hinnenkamp was gifted with a cross made of antique horseshoes after diagnosed with cancer in November 2023. “I’m supposed to pass it on to somebody else …

Albany Area High School senior Hope Aronson participated in her first state speech meet April 19, and she said it was like the cherry on the top of a great final year.   She placed 20th of …