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Business as usual for new county board chair

The Steele County Board of Commissioners’ new chair, Jim Brady, is expecting the coming year to be business as usual.

Teamwork is new Medford mayor’s mantra

Newly elected Mayor Danny Thomas is counting on teamwork – from the council, from city employees and from city reside

New camera helps BP firefighters

Nobody wants to be in a fire, but if it happens, the Blooming Prairie community’s chances of survival recently increa

More funding available to helping ailing businesses

Another round of relief for small businesses affected by COVID-19 is being made available in Steele County.

Needed: Homes for sale

The Steele County housing market has been tight for some time, but not quite as tight as it is today.

A lifetime of serving the community

Born just west of Medford, Mayor Lois Nelson has served the community she calls home for many years.

COVID shots begin in Steele County

Recognizing some shots have a burn to them, Steele County Public Health Director Amy Caron said “I felt nothing” afte

Medford city administrator resigns post

Medford will begin the new year without a city administrator.

Pair of Huskies nominated for ExCEL Award

Each high school in Minnesota can nominate one junior boy and girl for the Excellence in Community, Education and Lea

Closed: Blooming Prairie’s part-time clinic

Mayo Clinic Health System’s part-time clinic and pharmacy in Blooming Prairie is officially closed.

BP native stars in first ever mystery on Disney Channel

Josh Braaten continues his acting career by starring in an upcoming first of its kind for Disney Channel.

A teen filled with holiday magic

He may not be dressed as Santa Claus, but an Owatonna teenager could just as well be as he is filling his neighborhoo

Faith plays key role in Eaker’s cancer fight

Writing out Christmas cards is normal for many people, but for Donnavon Eaker it is something she hasn’t done for qui

‘He is at peace’

It’s not the outcome family and friends had hoped for, but they are now taking comfort in knowing Ralph Diaz is in a

Thiele named to state sheriff’s group

The area’s top cop has been named to an executive position within a prestigious state organization.

MARRIED & MERRY Mr. and Mrs. Arndt | Est. 1950

COVID-19 has shuttered many things this past year, but love is one thing that the virus has been unable to stop, at l

BP nursing home expects vaccine by Dec. 28

The COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Steele County