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Krell achieves top state honor

A top educator, who once reigned on the national level as a distinguished principal, has added yet another honor to h

Medford Mayor expects city to be fined by state

Medford Mayor Danny Thomas spent his first 60 days in office trying to right the ship while facing a barrage of issue

In-person learning resumes at BP High School

After nearly a full year of distance or hybrid learning, Monday marked the first day back at school for in-person lea

‘My favorite was a little town: Blooming Prairie’

The coronavirus pandemic has left an indelible mark on all of us.

Mountain was the oldest living priest

The longest living ordained priest in the Diocese of Winona has passed away.

Touchdown for the Hardecopfs with a new baby

Andrew Hardecopf is used to coaching football players on how to score touchdowns, but he and his wife, Sam, recently

Small town grocer offers more variety

For years Lerberg’s Foods has been able to carry only one variety of yogurt; it now offers six varieties.

‘I’m a slave no more,’ says drug court grad

Steve Keller knows his life today is very different from the one he led two years ago.

BP Ed Foundation awarded $24K grant

For more than 20 years, Sue Zwiener has been involved with the Blooming Prairie Education Foundation (BPEF).

Vaccine finally available for seniors

After weeks of delays and limited supplies, the COVID 19 vaccination will finally be available for senior citizens in

Sheriff’s sergeant named top cop

The Exchange Club of Steele County named Sr. Sgt.

Needs exceed supplies at food distribution event

Volunteers braved the cold weather Thursday to distribute 1,200 boxes of food to area residents in need.

3 area educators named finalists for top award

Three Steele County educators are finalists for Minnesota Teacher of the Year.

Texas storm spikes local natural gas prices

The impact of unusual winter storms slamming Texas is going to be felt locally through higher utility bills.

‘I knew it was fire instantly’

Daniel Reese was working in his home office in Owatonna late Thursday morning when his wife, Sandra, texted him to co

Benedictine achieves highest rating in industry

For Lisa Kern, achieving a five-star rating is a milestone that is especially gratifying.

BP City Council annexes of land for Dollar General

The Blooming Prairie City Council unanimously approved an annexation agreement with Blooming Prairie Township, bringi

A FRESH START

For freshman Sen.