The St. Cloud Veterans Hospital is in need of 2010 calendars. Those wishing to donate calendars can put them in the blue newspaper box at the home of Marcia Weber, 140 6th St., Albany. She will deliver them to the hospital. Full Story »
The second annual Christmas Cookies-by-the-Pound bake sale sponsored by the women of Community Covenant Church in Upsala will be held Saturday, Dec. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Favorite cookies along with unusual varieties will be for sale for $6 per pound, along with pre-packed trays. Full Story »
A fund has been established for Richard Raeker, New Munich, who is battling brain cancer. Those interested in donating may send a check to the Richard Raeker Fund, at the Freeport State Bank in Melrose, Box 232, Melrose, MN 56352. Full Story »
Nov. 24, 3:13 p.m.-Two vehicle accident in high school parking lot. One car rear-ended another. No serious damage. Nov. 24, 5:50 p.m.-Agency assist. Melrose Ambulance was going to St. Cloud. Full Story »
To combat the serious threat of impaired driving on area roads, Avon and Albany Police Department will conduct extra DWI patrols as part of a Minnesota-wide crackdown throughout December. Full Story »
The Albany Lions Club recently made a $1,000 donation to the Albany Area High School drumline. There are 19 members in this year's drumline, which is open to seventh through 12 graders. Full Story »
The Albany Public Library will have new open hours starting Jan. 1. The decision to change hours was a combination of budget cuts and the reviewing of library use patterns. Full Story »
The H1N1 Vaccine criteria have been expanded by the Minnesota Department of Health effective Nov. 30. 1. Children 6 months through 24 years of age. 2. Ages 25 through 64 years of age who have a chronic medical condition that puts them at higher risk of medical complications from influenza. Full Story »
Each year the Minnesota State High School League sponsors AAA award. Seniors Nicole Berscheid and Kyle Primus were selected as AAA winners at Holdingford High School. Full Story »
Avon Elementary will be presenting "Winter Wonderland: A Musical Adventure Through Winter Fun" on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. in the Avon Elementary Gym. Full Story »
The final weeks for the Albany Give A Gift program are coming. If you have not already picked up at tag they can be found in several places. Full Story »
Holdingford Elementary School Music Department will present two different Holiday Programs on Sunday and Monday, Dec. 13 and 14. Full Story »
The Albany Pawettes Dance Team will be hosting its 5th annual dance show celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Albany High School Dance Team. This year's theme is "A Decade of Dance" and will take place Thursday, Dec. 10, in the high school gym. Full Story »
Santa and Mrs. Claus visited Avon Friday, Dec. 4, to help kick off the Christmas season. Appearing at Avon Elementary School, the Claus's met with area children to find out what they wanted for Christmas this year. Full Story »
The Albany Area School Board approved the levy certification for 2010 following the Truth in Taxation hearing at its regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. 2. Full Story »
Albany Area High School students in the college government classes got some practice in last week for their We the People mock Congressional hearings. Full Story »
The Albany City Council at its Wednesday, Dec. 2, meeting received the preliminary costs for major improvements on Railroad Avenue (main street). The project is scheduled for 2013, so the costs at this time are very preliminary. Full Story »
The Avon Women of Today sponsored their annual Toy Bingo on Nov. 22. It was well attended and a special thank you to everyone who brought food items for the Avon Food Shelf. They collected 95 pounds of food. Full Story »
Another mission team from Upsala will be heading to Jamaica in January. There will be a Christmas Gift Sale Fundraiser for the Jamaica Missions Friday, Dec 4, 2 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Covenant Church, Main St., Upsala. Full Story »
Amanda Elizabeth Hoffman will be inducted into the Beta Xi Gamma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at St. Cloud Technical College March 2, 2010. Hoffman, majoring in accounting, is the daughter of Patrick and Kim Hoffman of St. Anna. Full Story »
Nov. 24-Business assist. A vehicle was parked in a business parking lot that did not belong to any employee or a customer. Officer made contact with the vehicle owner and it was moved. Full Story »
Air Force Airman Katie B. Weyer graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Full Story »
COME ON INTO the Albany Library and meet our new Branch Manager, Michelle Goebel. A LONG SILVER KEY was found in the library on a unique key ring. Call the library to identify. 320-845-4843 Full Story »
The annual fundraiser for Albany Area Hospice, the Tree of Honor, is underway. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Lights of Love. The Light of Love honors someone special who is living or in memory of a loved one who has died. Full Story »
The Holdingford Women of Today will be holding their annual Santa Breakfast Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Holdingford City Center. Serving will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Menu will include scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, cheesy potatoes, pancakes, donuts, milk, orange juice and coffee. Full Story »
Jackass Penguins take a walk at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Japan. AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye
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