It will be James Koltes’ theatrical debut when he walks onto the Marit Elliott Performing Arts stage in Melrose Wednesday, July 17, playing the part of Lurch in “The Addams Family.” …

Marv Thielen has a vague memory from the late 1950s when he was about 3 years old and the last of the horses left his family’s farm near Melrose. At the time, the farm had already been in his …

MELROSE — The winners of events during this year’s Melrose Riverfest June 28-29 have been announced by Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Joelene Wieling.   …

St. Cloud man arrested after   pursuit that ended near Melrose   MELROSE — A 54-mile pursuit that started in St. Cloud around 2 a.m. July 1 ended almost one hour later near …

Avon’s public works department recently discovered a concerning issue with some city light poles. Foreman Chuck Pelkey, during the July 1 council meeting in Avon, told city leaders he had …

Alexandria businessman Steve Boyd is challenging two-term Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach in the Aug. 13 Republican primary.  “If you don’t like your …

Editor’s note: This article is courtesy of the Paynesville Press and was printed in the June 26 issue of that publication. It has been formatted and edited to meet The Star Post guidelines. …

Mother of Mercy Senior Living resident Eileen Hoppe had bragging rights for the first fish caught on one of eight pontoons during a June 26 excursion on Pelican Lake in rural St. Anna. The largest …

“Gravity is our friend,” said Tim Vogel, Melrose water/wastewater supervisor on June 18 while speaking of the recently completed $11 million in upgrades to the city’s wastewater …

A few years ago the city of Freeport installed electronic speed signs to slow down drivers traveling through town. More recently, they placed 20 mph signs in neighborhoods with hopes of slowing down …

With grace and delightful answers, 10 young girls vied for Little Miss Melrose royalty titles June 27 at Harvest Church in Melrose.   Following an hour-long pageant, Cora Von Wahlde was …

Gary Winkels has successfully completed his six-month probationary period as Albany city administrator. Winkels’ job performance review and a wage increase were accepted and approved June …