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UKRANIAN RELIEF

When it came time to pick a beneficiary for its next-to-last Lenten fish fry this year, Knights of Columbus in Owaton

BP family history goes on trial

Chances are, it had been a few years since the Herdina girls – Judy, Mary, Becky and Andrea – had made their father,

Sheriffs donate tactical gear

Sheriffs throughout Minnesota are joining forces to help war-torn Ukraine with tactical gear that can no longer be us

Hundreds enjoy biggest-ever Hops for Habitat

The Four Seasons Centre in Owatonna buzzed with conversation and laughter Saturday, during an annual craft brew and c

A survival story of childhood abuse

It wasn’t until years later, after becoming an adult, that Mandie Kender finally realized her childhood was far from

BP honors ‘true heroes’

David Bellis is used to presenting signs to the newest Purple Heart cities, but he clearly wasn’t familiar with the w

NEWS BULLETIN: Headliners revealed for Steele Fair

Country music stars from Nashville will be headlining the Steele County Free Fair in August, fair manager Scott Kozel

Retired BP soldier shares views on war in Ukraine

There was a time when Dennis Long's lips were sealed and he could not comment on U.S.

Sisters hope Medford re-sale boutique soars

On April 5, two sisters opened the doors of their new Medford Outlet Center boutique with the hope that it will fly O

Owatonna Library grant hopes to attract teens

An Owatonna Public Library plan to draw in more teen-aged patrons recently got a $37,000 boost through a nationwide g

Philosophy shift brings lower jail numbers

“It is easier to build strong children than to fix broken men.” – Frederick Douglass

BP Ed Foundation auctions raise $78K

The donations kept on coming in and the bidders were there to help raise $78,000 for the 2022 Blooming Prairie Educat

Travel nurse aims to make a difference

Sharon McLane’s life goal is to make a difference.

Owatonna’s oldest church to close

Carol Hofer has been a member of First Baptist Church in Owatonna for 67 years, the secretary for more than 20 years.

Marketplace Delivery fills BP needs – and stomachs

Amanda Novak moved to Blooming Prairie less than a year ago, but has already fallen in love with it.

A CUT FOR LOVE

There is an old saying that radio hosts often have a face for radio where they can’t be seen.

Crisis Center advocates for assault victims

Inside a nondescript house on North Oak Avenue in Owatonna, a phone rings and child advocate Stacy Burton answers.

Medford student spreads love of ASL

Medford High School junior Rachel Dziewit has a passion for American Sign Language (ASL).