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Texas storm spikes local natural gas prices

The impact of unusual winter storms slamming Texas is going to be felt locally through higher utility bills.

Sheriff’s sergeant named top cop

The Exchange Club of Steele County named Sr. Sgt.

Needs exceed supplies at food distribution event

Volunteers braved the cold weather Thursday to distribute 1,200 boxes of food to area residents in need.

3 area educators named finalists for top award

Three Steele County educators are finalists for Minnesota Teacher of the Year.

A FRESH START

For freshman Sen.

‘I knew it was fire instantly’

Daniel Reese was working in his home office in Owatonna late Thursday morning when his wife, Sandra, texted him to co

Benedictine achieves highest rating in industry

For Lisa Kern, achieving a five-star rating is a milestone that is especially gratifying.

BP City Council annexes of land for Dollar General

The Blooming Prairie City Council unanimously approved an annexation agreement with Blooming Prairie Township, bringi

BEHIND THE BADGE

We’ve had a lot of people sending messages asking why the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office wasn’t on the Dateline show. 

First woman to serve on BP Council dies

During a time when it was uncommon for women to be involved in politics, she became the first woman to ever serve in

BP Chamber names new director

The Blooming Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce has named its new executive director.

A love match

Working in the mission fields of Hurricane Michael in Florida proved to be more than mission work for an Owatonna cou

Dual citizenship helps Owatonna native with post-wedding plans

Dual citizenship isn’t something that Charlotte Vaillancourt thought about, but when the opportunity presented itself

Woman accused of hitting man with a vehicle

A woman faces multiple felonies in connection with a domestic assault involving a motor vehicle in Owatonna.

Historical Society to preserve Jerry’s Supper Club mural

The mural that hung in the dining room of Jerry’s Supper Club in downtown Owatonna for 50 years will be preserved by

TUNNEL OF LOVE

Are you looking for a little love?

‘Clue: On Stage’ opening COVID-19 style

Little Theater of Owatonna is doing everything it can to make sure the show goes on this time.

Breaking news: Riess case featured on NBC’s Dateline.

The Lois Riess murder investigation will be featured in a two-hour “Dateline NBC” Friday night.