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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

‘My favorite was a little town: Blooming Prairie’

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

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

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.

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.

A FRESH START

For freshman Sen.

‘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

BEHIND THE BADGE

We’ve had a lot of people sending messages asking why the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office wasn’t on the Dateline show. 

First woman to serve on BP Council dies

During a time when it was uncommon for women to be involved in politics, she became the first woman to ever serve in

BP Chamber names new director

The Blooming Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce has named its new executive director.

A love match

Working in the mission fields of Hurricane Michael in Florida proved to be more than mission work for an Owatonna cou