Karen Hale


Karen Hale was born and raised in Scottsdale, Ariz., and is a proud graduate of Arizona State University – Go Devils! She spent the majority of her career in corporate insurance operations, gaining valuable experience with companies like American States, Prudential and USAA.

News 3 December 2020
BREAKING NEWS: Dodge County fire destroys hog barn, kills 2,000 pigs

A fire in southern Dodge County has destroyed a hog barn and 2,000 smaller pigs, Blooming Prairie Fire Chief Dean Naa

Opinions 2 December 2020
‘It's a nice day for a drive’

It's where the rubber hits the road. That's the life of a truck driver.

Opinions 2 December 2020
You provide me with an attitude of gratitude

My mind wandered in many directions (more so than normal) last week as I sat down for Thanksgiving dinner with my fam

Obituaries 2 December 2020
Lloyd Mans, 85, Blooming Prairie

Lloyd R. Mans, age 85 of Blooming Prairie, passed away Monday, Nov.

Obituaries 2 December 2020
Marie Carroll, 89, Medford

Marie Carroll, 89, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 at Medford Senior Care.

Sports 2 December 2020
Huskies thankful for each and every snap

This season, the Owatonna football team had to adjust to a multitude of changes in order to abide by COVID-19 protoco

News 2 December 2020
Pencil art honors soldiers

Al Smith spends hours each day sketching photographic images. His tools: pencils and erasers.

News 2 December 2020
Owatonna Schools extend distance learning

Distance learning in the Owatonna Schools will continue longer than expected.

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