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Let the laughs roll in

On Thursday night, Steele County residents packed into the Little Theatre of Owatonna to see a live performance of fa

Learning through listening

When James A. Bowey was first starting out as a photojournalist, he found himself covering the war in Bosnia.

Something for everyone at BP Ed Auction

This is NUMBER 16 and no two Blooming Prairie Education Foundation auctions are alike.

History Center hosts the largest artifact show in the region.

The Steele County Historical Society will host the annual Gopher State Archeological Society show on Saturday, March

BP rallies to lift up family of toddler brutally murdered

The emotional and disturbing story of a toddler found in the middle of sex trafficking and murdered and eventually du

Auction features brunch experience with gifts by area women

One of the more unusual items that has become a big hit at the BP Education Foundation Auction in recent years is a F

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Victim’s name released from Straight River crash

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Victim’s name released from Straight River crash 

BREAKING NEWS: BODY RECOVERED FROM STRAIGHT RIVER

A body has been recovered after an afternoon search by Steele County emergency personnel by the Straight River south

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Straight River crash victim from New Richland

The Minnesota State Patrol identified the victim of Monday’s pick-up crash into the Straight River south of Owatonna

A grand party for a noble group

Happy 100th Birthday!

Pet protection

Firefighters are equipped with pet protection to aide in emergencies.

Farm and Power Show draws large crowds

The Steele County Fairgrounds was a beehive of activity over the weekend as the North American Farm and Power Show br

Body of toddler found in ditch near BP

The heartbreaking story of a Milwaukee area toddler came to an end when the body of the 2-year-old was found Friday n

Sheriff slashes gun permit fees for vets

Gun permit fees have been slashed by 75 percent for veterans and active military members in Steele County.

WINTER’S TOLL

The grasp of Old Man Winter is leaving its mark on the Steele County Fairgrounds in Owatonna.

History center closed due to water main break

Officials were forced to closed the Steele County History Center on Friday due a water main break that caused signifi

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: MEDICAL EXAMINER IDENTIFIES DEAD BODY AS YOUNG MILWAUKEE GIRL

The Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has preliminarily identified the dead body found near Bloom

BREAKING NEWS: Missing 2-year-old found in Minnesota; unknown if connected to Steele County

A missing 2-year-old girl from the Milwaukee area has reportedly been found dead in Minnesota.