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

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

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.

All Saints Day

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

‘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

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.

Vote Yes group rallies support for referendum

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

Best Christmas Ever nominations are welcome

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

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

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

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

Ag2School to help referendums

After new Ag2School legislation was put in place last spring, Minnesota rural landowners now stand to benefit from an

MORE THAN LAW AND ORDER

Visitors to the Owatonna Target last Wednesday were greeted by a pair of police patrolling the café.

Bean field now, Minimizer to come

Some gigantic THANK YOUS were passed out to many people and firms who helped point Minimizer of Blooming Prairie to i

Some call it Holy Tuesday

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

Extra hour added to Holiday Bazaar

"Are we there yet?"