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Historical director to take job in Missouri

After about 15 months on the job, the executive director of the Steele County Historical Society is moving south.

Costa’s Candies & Restaurant a fixture in Owatonna for a century

Costa’s Candies and Restaurant has been a fixture on Cedar Avenue in Owatonna since 1919 when George Boosalis opened

A baker’s delight

What do you do after having worked as a registered nurse at a local clinic for a full day?

Holocaust survivor shares his story with Sound of Music cast

"The hills are alive, with the sound of music."

All Saints Day

St. Catherine was a saint, but what happened to her wasn’t very saintly.

Dirt flies as Hwy. 14 expansion begins after decades of battling

With ceremonial shovels of dirt flying, the long awaited expansion of Hwy.

‘We will play wherever we can get a gig’

"I'm an Awesome Blossom through and true," admits professional musician Elisa (Lisi) Wright, a member

Owatonna Middle School sets Veteran’s Day program

A Veteran’s Day program is planned for Owatonna Middle School on Monday, Nov. 11 at 10:15 a.m.

No trick for Ellendale man on Halloween

It was no trick for an Ellendale man on Halloween, but rather a hefty treat.

BREAKING NEWS: Owatonna voters approve new high school

A new high school will be coming to Owatonna after voters approved a bond referendum in Tuesday’s special election.

Austin Big Band scores high marks at Speakeasy event

Deviating from the past progression of moving from establishment to establishment, the third annual Speakeasy in Bloo

Vote Yes group rallies support for referendum

Supporters of the upcoming Owatonna school bond referendum came to the Owatonna Eagles Club Oct.

Student actors fill the air with sounds of music

For anyone who has seen the movie or a touring production of “The Sound of Music,” it is almost an unforgettable expe

JUNIOR ENTREPRENEURS

Second graders at the Blooming Prairie Elementary School recently found out first hand how a small town business comm

Best Christmas Ever nominations are welcome

During the 2018 holiday season, a group of caring individuals brought a Best Christmas Ever to Blooming Prairie.

No excuse not to be informed

In less than a month, voters across the Owatonna School District will be asked whether or not they are in favor of bu

Some call it Holy Tuesday

It's an annual event and some call it Holy Tuesday.