News 9 December 2020

Knowing what people want is key to bookstore’s success

Little Professor Book Store has been a fixture in downtown Owatonna the past 33 years.

News 9 December 2020
Vaccine for COVID set to come by end of month

While COVID-19 continues to rage through the area by causing yet another death in Steele County, Public Health Direct

News 9 December 2020
Salvation Army needs an army this year

COVID-19 has impacted just about everyone in Steele County – from those in need to those who traditionally ring the b

Obituaries 9 December 2020
Harriet Strand, 85, Apple Valley

Harriet L. Strand, age 85, of Apple Valley, formerly of Blooming Prairie, passed away peacefully on Dec.

Obituaries 9 December 2020
Marlyn Schroeder, 86, Kasson

Marlyn Ann Schroeder (nee Peterson), 86, of Kasson, died Nov. 28, 2020 of Alzheimer’s disease.

Obituaries 9 December 2020
Gen Peterson, 104, Blooming Prairie

Genevieve (Gen) M. Peterson, age 104 of Blooming Prairie, passed away Thursday, Dec.

Opinions 9 December 2020
Deck the house with a real tree

The holiday wouldn’t be the same without a freshly cut Christmas tree.

News 9 December 2020
Owatonna surpasses $100M in building permit valuations

For the first time in the city’s history, Owatonna recently topped the $100 million mark in building permit valuation

Karen Hale


Karen Hale was born and raised in Scottsdale, Ariz., and is a proud graduate of Arizona State University – Go Devils! She spent the majority of her career in corporate insurance operations, gaining valuable experience with companies like American States, Prudential and USAA.

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