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Hobby turns into store for pet lovers

Ever since Barry Benjamin was 5 years old, he has been breeding animals, primarily fish.

BREAKING NEWS: Riess pleads guilty to killing husband

Lois Riess has pleaded guilty to killing her husband, David, in Dodge County District Court just moments ago at 1:40

Flower Power

Becky Paulson loves to share her flower gardening successes with her neighbors and passers by at her residence at 133

Rocking with 7 at 7

As the COVID-19 pandemic wore its way into the early months of summer, Jerry Besser was a little worried the annual 1

Breaking news update: Sheriff reports 1 fatality

Sheriff Lon Thiele reports that one person has died in the motorcycle crash outside of Owatonna. A cement truck, and

BREAKING NEWS: Steele sheriff working fatal crash

The Steele County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a fatal motorcycle crash on County Road 17 about 5 miles northw

2 vets earn Quilts of Valor

Heather and Tony Schiller of rural Blooming Prairie recently hosted a special event involving Heather's father,

A new crime fighting duo

It has been a bittersweet past week for Steele County sheriff’s deputy Caleb Buck.

She could be called the Dancing Queen of BP

Who is that middle-aged woman dancing on a public stage in Blooming Prairie?

BREAKING NEWS: Driver killed in Steele County head-on crash

A driver was killed in a head-on crash in rural Steele County Thursday afternoon.

NEWS UPDATE: Casey’s reopens again after COVID case

After a brief closing on Thursday, the Casey’s Store in Blooming Prairie has reopened again.

Breaking News: Casey's General Store in Blooming Prairie Closed for Cleaning

Casey's General Store in Blooming Prairie was closed down at mid-day today, Thursday, July 23.

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Casey's closed due to COVID-19

A clerk at the Casey's Store in Ellendale has confirmed that the Blooming Prairie store is closed because of COV

Exploring the gardens of Owatonna

On Sunday the Owatonna Arts Center invited local residents to get a peek at some the beautiful gardens of Owatonna du

Fair Fest to replace Steele County Fair this year

While COVID-19 has shuttered nearly every county fair and even the state fair in Minnesota for this year, Steele Coun

Garris trades in corporate life for small auto business

After many years of corporate life, Troy Garris is ready to channel his energies into his own business in Steele Coun

It’s an honor for Spindler family

With roots in Steele County dating back more than a half century ago, the Spindler family of rural Owatonna has been