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Holding a key to the future

Second graders at the Blooming Prairie Elementary School may hold a key to the future of new business ventures in Blo

BREAKING NEWS: Help the orphan fawn!

A Minnesota state representative is asking for the public’s help in saving an orphan deer near the site of a fatal ca

‘I love it here’

Awesome Blossoms grow in Russia, too!

A stay at the Murder Inn

Although they had originally planned to adapt an Agatha Christie play and were not able to get the rights, the team b

Crash victim begins talking again

A seventh grader critically injured in a crash that killed his mother and sister is back talking again.

BP Veterans Memorial concrete poured

"We're getting there," remarked Blooming Prairie Veterans Memorial Committee Chairman Tom Peterson whe

Banquet to honor top firefighter in Owatonna

The 2018 Firefighter Banquet will be held on Monday, Oct. 15 at the Owatonna VFW beginning with a social at 6 p.m.

King Seth, Queen Rachael reign over 2018 BP Homecoming

With a loud drum roll and then silence, the 2018 Blooming Prairie High School Homecoming King and Queen were crowned

Blossoms top Wildcats in battle of unbeatens

In a game befitting two state-ranked teams, the Blooming Prairie Awesome Blossoms celebrated a successful homecoming

Great food, great cause

Before an autumn storm blustered its way through Owatonna Sept.

Tigers lose heartbreaker to Bulldogs in OT

It was a tale of two halves on Friday as the Medford Tigers lost to the Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity Bulldogs, 46-44 i

A big thank you in education

It was a time to look back and say thank you to Blooming Prairie alumni, educators and staff.

Advocates share value of solar energy

Steele County Indivisible partnered with Solar Connection, Inc.

Facing serious medical problems, teenager finds comfort in FFA

Being involved with agriculture is a "safe place" for Mariah Miller, reporter for the 42-member Blooming Pr

A Touch of Charm sale finalized

It's now official. A Touch of Charm, a floral and gift shop at 330 East Main St.

BP principal: ‘We have to stick together’

With purple hearts over his shoulder on his office window, Blooming Prairie Elementary School Principal Chris Staloch

Severe storm causes heavy damage in Owatonna

Workers spent Friday cleaning up in portions of Steele County after a destructive storm roared through the region Thu

Mary Cronin earns Live United Award

Mary Cronin was honored at halftime of the Medford and Bethlehem Academy football game on Friday when she was present