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SMMPA members commit to Electric Vehicle Charging Network

Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency’s (SMMPA) member municipal utilities have committed to establishing an elec

World War II survivor

Old enough to be drafted into American military service in 1943, Blooming Prairie resident Ernie Betlach said he didn

Change paves the way for zoos and pet stores in Medford

During last week’s regular council meeting, the City of Medford opted to make a few tweaks to its ordinances in order

BREAKING NEWS: BLOSSOMS ARE STATE CHAMPS!

For the first time in the school’s history, the Blooming Prairie Awesome Blossoms are state football champions!

‘God has gotten us through this’

It will be a special Thanksgiving this year for Diane and Frank Vorlicek.

Hometown brewing

It all started in Tim Pelton’s kitchen.

Parade to light up the holidays

Owatonna is ready to light up the holidays.

A reminder of homelessness in Steele County

Owatonna and Steele County residents gathered at the Owatonna Holiday Inn last week for the 11th annual Transitional

Former mayor, first lady to be honored as top citizens

Blooming Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce Vice President Miranda Camery had some special news to bring before a group

Cancer advocates urge federal support from Hagedorn

Discoveries that accelerate answers to cancer and impact human health can't happen without federally funded rese

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Victims identified in deadly Dodge County crash

The State Patrol has released the names of the victims in Wednesday night’s deadly crash near Claremont.

‘Living or dead, family is still alive’ at Medford

For Randy Domstrand, who directed this year’s high school musical at Medford, there is one line in the play, “The Add

‘It's a pretty big day’

A dream came true on Veterans Day 2019, Monday, Nov.

BP FFA collects toys again

The Blooming Prairie Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter is once again joining hands with the Ronald McDonald Hou

Paper bags filled with Thanksgiving love at Trinity

Brown paper bags are lining up the donation center at Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna, but they’re not just any b

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Deadly crash on Hwy. 14 claims 2 more lives

A deadly crash on a stretch of roadway that has become known as the “Highway of Horrors” claimed yet two more lives W

12 Quilts of Valor awarded

"These women have put their hearts, time and talents into these quilts."

Celebrating 50 years of musicals in BP

It was a time to renew acquaintances built by acting in high school plays the past 50 years.