Bruce Westphal, 81, originally from Howard Lake, MN, passed away at his home in Dayton, NV, Saturday, April 26, 2025. Born in Cokato, MN, Jan. 3, 1944, to Don and Shirley Westphal, Bruce grew up in ...

Winsted’s Holy Trinity School opened its gymnasium doors to family and friends of its 2025 class members May 16 for its annual graduation ceremony.Many were in attendance to celebrate seniors Maggi ...

Sherman Lee Stallmo, 85, of Winsted, MN, (formerly of East Grand Forks, MN) passed away Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at the Gardens at Winsted Assisted Living. Services will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, ...

The Lester Prairie Scholarship Fund has been in existence in 1984. This group is funded by generous donations from local businesses, community groups, and individuals. We are so grateful for their ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Charles Henry, 52, of Loretto, MN; a devoted husband and loving father, Brian passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Born ...

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I’ve written less and less lately. Part of it is the busyness of a new job, part of it is the chaos of the world. Every day brings fresh headlines—promises made, promises broken, court rulings, ...

Lester Prairie Public School hosted its annual Snofest coronation ceremony Feb. 10, during which it crowned seniors Carter Matthews and Morgan Feltmann as its king and queen for 2025.The school also ...

Late last year, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School Board voted to transition Winsted and Humphrey Elementaries into grade-alike buildings as a way to save the district money and ensure each facility ...

Lorraine Margaret Kittock, 92, of Waverly, MN, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Lake Ridge Nursing Home in Buffalo, MN. She was born July 23, 1932, in Waverly to Thomas and Anne ...

For those of you old enough to remember the 1975 song by C.W. McCall called “Convoy,” that’s exactly what Darwin had driving down CSAH 14 through the heart of town on Saturday afternoon.The Jefferson ...

Over the past several years, the public has become increasingly concerned about whether or not their drinking water is safe. For instance, the city of Montrose currently has high levels of manganese ...