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Water aerobics all-star

Seventy-four-year-old Jeanette Raichle is up for National Aerobics Instructor of the Year award.

Folk songs narrate lives that have overcome odds

The Owatonna Arts Center was crowded on Nov.

Hometown Pizza & BBQ adds flavor

Hometown Pizza & BBQ, in Ellendale, is a family-owned restaurant that offers a family-friendly atmosphere for its

Level III meeting set for Dec. 3

A Level III Community Notification meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Dec.

Art with superhero power unveiled

Everyone in the room gasped out of admiration when the black cloak that covered the painting was shed and the portrai

Servicemen’s Club presents flags to Blooming Prairie High School

Blooming Prairie High School is now home to 40 more flags, thanks to a generous donation from the Booming Prairie Ser

Winning the fight over depression

It has been a more than 40-year battle, but Peggy Koan believes she is finally controlling her battle with depression

Commercial business theft investigations underway

The Owatonna Police Department is investigating several incidents involving thefts from commercial business locations

Hot Pursuit - Dodge County

Just as you sit down to gobble some turkey this week, I encourage you to boycott some of America’s biggest retailers,

Color her adventurous and effervescent

Many adjectives could be used to describe Blooming Prairie Blossom graduate of 1986, Amy Noble Seitz, founder and chi

Fourth graders learn about Veterans Day

On Veterans Day, Blooming Prairie fourth-grade students had the opportunity to visit with a local veteran and learn m

19 military veterans honored with Quilts of Valor on Veterans Day

Longtime entertainer of U.S.

Steele County Food Shelf strives to help those in need

People experience financial troubles for many reasons.

Owatonna approves the bond referendum

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Veterans Day fundraising kickoff date for Blooming Prairie Veterans Memorial

The special Veterans Day observance on Wednesday, Nov.

Friendship keeps local craft show going strong for 20 years

What began with a shared love of painting has now grown into a multi-generational event that’s garnered a loyal follo

Quilts of Valor: a tangible token of appreciation

Three veterans were gifted handmade quilts as a token of appreciation from the Quilts of Valor Foundation. 

Owatonna Public School bond passes

After 8,649 votes were tallied, Owatonna School district’s $77.9 million bond referendum has been passed.