Wabasha publisher Gary Stumpf dies at 84

Wabasha County (Minn.) Herald publisher Gary Stumpf who owned and published the Wabasha County Herald for over 40 years, died Saturday, April 18, 2026 at age 84. 

National newspaper gathering set for September 27-30

America’s Newspapers and the News/Media Alliance on April 30th announced a landmark collaboration that will bring together top leaders from across the news media industry for a combined event on September 27-30, 2026, at the Washington Marriott Georgetown in Washington, DC. 

Photo: The Episcope gets three new signs

Coming and going in LaFarge should now be easier for people to find the Episcope newspaper office, thanks to a photo that appeared in the April 28, 2026 issue of the LaFarge Episcope.