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When papers close, cost of government goes up

It’s with great sadness that I noticed yet another Minnesota newspaper has ceased publication within the past couple

Nathan K. Goodwin, 97, Austin

Nathan K. Goodwin, age 97 of Austin, passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2019 at St.

The generation of mass shootings

I remember about seven years ago, I was at the urgent care with my mom.

Smothered by the American flag

I was smothered in patriotism at the Steele County Free Fair last week.

Two inducted into Livestock Hall of Fame

Robert “Bob” Chladek and Ronald “Ron” Van Nurden were inducted into the Livestock Hall of Fame last week at the Steel

‘We really did it!’

"It has been the best week of my life," said an emotional Candy Pogones of rural Blooming Prairie after fin

Red Cross urgently needs blood donations before summer ends

With many regular donors delaying giving to take final summer vacations and prepare for school to start, the American

Come eat pancakes at First Lutheran

A pancake breakfast fundraiser will take place at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie on Sunday, Sept. 8.

Tornado narrowly misses fair on opening day

It didn’t look like the Steele County Free Fair was going to get off on a good note once again this year as a severe

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