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This story was updated on Thursday evening (March 22) after additional information was released by the Stearns County Sheriff's department at 23:45 hours. A missing Paynesville couple has been found dead, and their grandson has been arrested. The Stearns County Sheriff's department reported that investigators found the bodies of 93-year old Wilbert (Willie) A. Scheel and 80-year old Gloria A. Scheel inside a 2011 Toyota Prius on Kandiyohi County Road 5 near Games Lake park at 5:10 p.m. on...
On Wednesday, March 21 at approximately 10:08 p.m., the Paynesville Police Department responded to a welfare check/missing persons report at 1525 W Mill Street in Paynesville. The reporting party, a niece, was concerned as Wilbert and Gloria Scheel had missed a dinner appointment at approximately 6:00 p.m. The niece tried to locate her aunt and uncle and when she was unsuccessful, she contacted the Paynesville police department. Family members had already checked the residence and did not find...
A healthy lawn is your best defense against lawn diseases and other problems. But when the weather favors the disease more than your lawn, problems can occur. Reduce the risk of disease by keeping your lawn healthy. Mow high to encourage deeply rooted grass that is more drought tolerant and resistant to disease problems. Water early in the day so the grass leaves, blades, dry quickly and less water is lost to evaporation. Apply the right type and amount of fertilizer at the proper time to limit...
Don't let the snow fool you, or scare you off! Two events geared for children are being held today in the Bonanza Valley! The Brooten Commercial Club has made preparations to host their Easter egg/candy event, which includes a bicycle drawing plus picture time with the Easter bunny on Saturday, March 31. In spite of about three inches of fresh snow delivered by Mother Nature overnight combined with very January-like temperatures, the event is still on thanks to the availability of the Brooten...
Shown is part of Easter worship at the Brooten Community Church on Sunday, April 1....
The Brooten Lanes is excited to host the annual Battle of the Businesses bowling tournament this Saturday, April 7 in downtown Brooten. The event will be held in honor of the late Rick Thonvold, who passed away in March 2016. Thonvold, a 1987 graduate of Brooten high school, was an avid bowler at Brooten Lanes and a huge, huge promoter and very, very loyal supporter of all things related to Brooten, Sunburg and also B-B-E schools. Money raised from this event will go towards scholarships for...
The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa speech team had a marvelous night at the Sub-Section 5A-South speech meet at New London-Spicer high school on Thursday, April 5. Out of 13 categories, and a total of 16 speechers competing, B-B-E advanced eight to the Section 5A, state-qualifying meet that will be held next Saturday, April 14 at Albany. In the final team standings, Eden Valley-Watkins repeated as sub-section champions. Annandale was runner-up, and New London-Spicer took third place. The sub-section...
