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Man allegedly threatens to kill cops

An Owatonna man faces a federal charge after he is accused of threatening to kill cops at a pro-Trump rally and selli

St. Mary’s class watches inauguration

Cheryl Kasper’s fifth-grade class at St.

Senior citizens left frustrated with not getting COVID shots

Frustration is mounting among senior citizens who want to get COVID-19 vaccinations, but a limited supply of vaccine

Snow sculpting a family affair

Blocks of snows are carefully being carved away and shaped to a myriad of different designs in Owatonna’s Central Par

COVID-19: The drive-thru difference

What a difference a drive-thru experience makes in the battle of COVID-19.

Come on in!

Bars and restaurants across Minnesota opened their doors to the public last week after a mandated six-week pause due

Public hearing set for proposed Dollar General annexation

The Blooming Prairie City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed annexation of land for a Dollar General

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.

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

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.

Closed: Blooming Prairie’s part-time clinic

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

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.