Albany News

Thanks to those who made Tech graduation party a success Submitted by Wanda Sis and Maggie Stoterau St.

Eligible voters in the Farm Service Agency area that includes Albany, Ashley, Avon, Getty, Grove, Holding, Krain, Melrose, Millwood, Oak, Raymond and Sauk Centre townships have until Aug.

The Minnesota Bankers Association recently inducted Norman C. Skalicky of Stearns Bank, St.

AVON - Avon Police Chief Corey Nellis is concerned about two things as thousands of Garrison Keillor fans ascend on his town Saturday.

Some 150 high school musicians are at Luther College this summer for a four-week music program Posted: Monday, June 29th, 2009 Playing music started early in life for Whitney Sabrowsky.

John and Kristin Hansen of Currie, Minn., announce the engagement of their daughter Amy Christine Hansen to Peter Jacob Olson, both of St.

Most parks are created as a space to relax and play, but Stearns County's newest park is also intended to be a place to learn and be inspired.

Stearns County resident Jennifer Komis knows young women who excel in her sport aren't common, but she doesn't get any flak for playing.

The number of Stearns County properties in foreclosure outpaced new homes built in the county last year, according to a new report.

SAUK RAPIDS - Mike Frericks struck out 10 in leading the Waite Park Silver Stars to an 8-1 American Legion baseball win over Sauk Rapids Thursday night.

ALEXANDRIA - The following students received diplomas at Alexandria Technical College's graduation ceremony held on May 15: Brian Butler of Holdingford received an associate in applied science degree in law enforcement; Derek Meehl of Royalton received an associate in applied science degree in communication art and design.

Local festivals help make for summer fun and build a sense of community. Festivals also give people a chance to explore many of the small towns in Central Minnesota.

Spc. Allen Rolfes of Albany, who is serving with the 834th Aviation Support Battalion in Balad, Iraq, recently completed a humanitarian mission to the village of Bikar, Iraq.

LONG PRAIRIE - St. Cloud Cathedral's Nate Hoefflin took medalist honors with a 1-under-par 35 on Tuesday to lead the Crusaders to the team title at a West Central Conference North Division golf meet at Long Prairie Country Club.

Motorists are being asked to drive with caution beginning Monday on a 17-mile stretch of Interstate Highway 94 in the St.

Jeff and Janet Lange of Avon, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenna, to Kyle Smith, son of Gordy and Yvette Smith, Albany.

In "God Is Not Three Guys in the Sky," Jeanette Blonigen Clancy urges Christians to abandon their claim to religious superiority.

United Way Volunteer Central is a service that connects people with volunteer opportunities.

Eugene John Bredeck, 77, of Abilene, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2009. Graveside services will be at Elmwood Memorial Park on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Father Fred Nawarskas officiating, under the direction of North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange Street.

All classes and activities are cancelled for the remainder of the day and evening at The College of St.