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Medford woman dies of COVID just days shy of her 100th birthday

The stage was set for a big party marking a century milestone, but the COVID-19 virus that has killed thousands of pe

Coleman helps students navigate career options

Charlea Underwood left Brian Coleman’s office visibly relieved.

Jury to decide fate of jail MD

A medical malpractice lawsuit continues this week, accusing a doctor of missing signs of prostate cancer in a former

The Marvelous Wonderettes to debut at Little Theatre of Owatonna

The Little Theatre of Owatonna invites audiences to take a trip down memory lane with the new jukebox musical “The Ma

Cargill to acquire Arkema in BP

A long-time Blooming Prairie manufacturer has been sold to a global food corporation that employs 140,000 workers in

Retired educator to lead Leo Augusta daycare

Retirement didn’t last very long for Doug Anderson.

Man behind Orphanage Museum dies

A State Schooler himself, Harvey Ronglien worked tirelessly to ensure that the 10,000-plus children who lived at the

FIRST STEPS

It has become a tradition for Shavon Hodges and her family to go to the Steele County Free Fair.

Deputy begins as school cop in Medford

He first interacted with children through the DARE program.

Zamboni sisters get a heartfelt sendoff

Sometimes, the stories write themselves.

WWII Veteran, Merle McNutt, dies

Memories of World War II with all its terrors and triumphs are quickly fading.

Caron: Pandemic of the unvaccinated

As COVID-19 positive cases skyrocket in the area, Steele County’s top public health official is taking aim at the 34%

Saluting Blossoms Forever

The husband and wife combination of Doug and Judy Myers have been selected as recipients of the Distinctive Service A

Pumpkins in the Prairie

Call it “Field of Dreams: Fall Edition.”

In 20 years, Paint the Town Pink tops $1M mark

Eunice Coughlin would be proud.

Owatonna Foundation’s executive director retiring

Those who work with Laura Resler, executive director of the Owatonna Foundation, describe her as very disciplined, di

Firefighters remember one of their own

Veteran firefighter Todd Ulrich recalls the toll that losing a partner can cause the rest of the fire department.

Cancer survivor fights 'death sentence'

Cancer does not have to be a death sentence.