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Even local residents become stranded by blizzard

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

GROUNDED

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

Ed Auction to feature new twists

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

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

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

‘Lasting Impact’ video shares Maas family’s tragic outcome

State public safety officials are hoping to make a lasting impression on teenagers across Minnesota through a video r

BREAKING NEWS: Riess murder referred to Minnesota Attorney General

Dodge County Sheriff Scott Rose says the David Riess homicide case has now been referred to the Minnesota Attorney Ge

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

DNA match leads to woman’s ID nearly 50 years later

A Dodge County woman missing for nearly a half century has been identified through DNA testing.On Feb.

Fair sparks love and romance for area couple

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

Putting on a show

In the Little Theatre’s newest production, there’s a killer barber on the loose, but putting together a unique and la

Racial slurs spur unrest at Owatonna High School

Racial slurs over social media are being blamed for disruption breaking out at Owatonna High School with students and

Bundled with love and warmth

Some area children are being bundled with extra love and warmth this winter.

Trifecta excellence

Blooming Prairie High School seniors Payton Simon and Rachael Oswald are both immersed in humility as they react to t

High-risk ventures

 

Tootsies to help hunger

An ambitious goal it is, admits the Rev.

Vintage run brings in $2K for Ellendale

The Ellendale Municipal Liquor Store has received a $2,000 donation after recently hosting a vintage snowmobile run. 

A new taste for downtown

After 15 years located just off Bridge Street in Owatonna, Torey’s Restaurant & Bar decided to make a move to dow