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Boyd challenging 7th District incumbent

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. …

Fantastic fishing excursion

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 …

A gratifying job

“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 …

Dealing with speeders — again 

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 …

Crowning glory

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 …

Novena

NOVENA TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY- (never known to fail) OH MOST BEAUTIFUL flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in …

Community Stars

Albany man reappointed to state board   ST. PAUL — Jamie Speier , of Albany, was reappointed by Gov. Tim Walz to the Board of the Minnesota State Academies. He will serve from July 1 …

Melrose Area High School students Logan Schad, Alex Wilwerding, Jenna Butkowski and Maria Hinnenkamp learned about government during Minnesota American Legion Boys State and Girls State sessions June …

News Briefs

Nominations for   FSA county   committee due Aug. 1   WASHINGTON — Nominations are being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of …

Melrose School Board members received the preliminary 2024-2025 budget on June 24 during their monthly meeting at the Melrose Area High School media center in Melrose. Business manager Stephanie …

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