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A measure of success

“I feel great,” Ray Scovill said while celebrating his graduation from the Steele-Waseca Drug Court.

Award-winning author stops by the town he calls home for debut of his newest novel

Chris Norbury’s first novel won awards.

Legion to mark major milestone

It’s not very often that an organization gets to celebrate a major milestone like a 100thbirthday, but that’s exactly

SNOW FENCE OR SAFETY RISK?

A line of spruce trees along Interstate 35 at Highway 30 by Ellendale is drawing new criticism of being a safety haza

Edging toward expansion

Finding itself at a juncture due to the possibility of development and the need for a solution to its limited wastewa

Pacelli student becomes champion speller

Twelve spellers (six from each Regional Spelling Bee) competed in the Final Spelling Bee on Feb.

Johnson Construction helps with BP Memorial

It is very fitting that Keith Johnson Construction has put its stamp of involvement on the Blooming Prairie Veterans

Are Americans falling out of love with Valentine’s cards?

People used to send cards on Valentine’s Day, now they send emails, texts, and tweets. 

Charley’s in charge

SAINT PAUL — Medford’s

BREAKING NEWS: Blooming Prairie Schools name new superintendent

Blooming Prairie Schools didn’t have to look far in landing a new superintendent.

GROUNDED

Hundreds of motorists were stopped cold in their tracks this past weekend as a blizzard swept across Steele County an

Trooper Tjon named top officer in Steele County

This year’s honor for Peace Officer of the Year went to State Trooper William Tjon, who gracefully accepted the award

Better sleep, one bed at a time

 Despite a blizzard which pummeled the county Saturday night, members of the community were still able to stop by and

Even local residents become stranded by blizzard

 When Medford resident, Timothy Summer, finished his 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Ed Auction to feature new twists

 Excitement is building over the upcoming Blooming Prairie Education Foundation Auction slated to take place March 30

Owatonna Business Women to honor area women during annual fundraiser

 The Owatonna Business Women is celebrating the 100thanniversary of its organization this year with the annual Woman

State’s top DWI enforcer earns Eagle Award

Mitch Elzen, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper, and a Steele County native, became the first trooper in outstate Minne

Fair sparks love and romance for area couple

Minnesota’s largest county fair produces more than just fair food, fun and exhibits.