Authorities say a Melrose man died when he was trapped underneath a tractor. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says they were called to a farm just after 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday.
Soot covered walls, char-coaled ceilings and the smell of smoke remain from a tragic fire inside an over 100-year-old church in Melrose. Authorities believe an arsonist started the blaze inside Saint Mary's Church back on March 11th.
A $25.7-$28.8 million referendum for Melrose Schools will be decided on by voters on Thursday. A two-part question will be on the ballot. The first asks for $24.9 million towards construction, plus $800,000 in bonding costs.
Melrose schools have scheduled a $25.7 million referendum on May 26th to update and expand their facilities. A two-part question will be put on the ballot.
An Idaho man wanted for kidnapping a child was arrested last (Sunday) night in Melrose Township. The incident happened at about 9:00 p.m. at the Birch Lakes State Campground about six miles north of Melrose.
Stearns Electric Association has named Patrick Bleth as their next CEO. Bleth holds a bachelor's in industrial technology and manufacturing management from Bemidji State University and was selected for the position after a national search. He will take over on July 1st.
The body found off the Lake Wobegon Trail in Melrose on Sunday night has been identified. In a news release, Melrose Police Chief Craig Maus says the man was identified as 22-year-old Edgar Juarez.
Melrose sophomore Mady Brinkman comes from a family of state champion gymnasts. She is now following in her sisters footsteps earning her one championship on the balance beam. This gymnast is also an active coach of youth gymnastics in Melrose.
The body of a man in his early 20's was found in Melrose on Sunday night near the Lake Wobegon Trail. Melrose Police Chief Craig Maus says they received a call at about 6:15 p.m.