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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

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

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

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

New Hwy. 14 to feature deer crossing aimed at reducing crashes

While construction of a new Hwy.

Thiele named to state sheriff’s group

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

BREAKING NEWS: Pedestrian dies from injuries in Owatonna crash

An elderly man has died from injuries he sustained after being hit by a vehicle while walking in Owatonna.

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

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

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

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.

BREAKING NEWS: Dodge County fire destroys hog barn, kills 2,000 pigs

A fire in southern Dodge County has destroyed a hog barn and 2,000 smaller pigs, Blooming Prairie Fire Chief Dean Naa

RIESS MURDER HAD POLICE PUZZLED

For more than two years a conference room at the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office

Blooming Prairie gets a “present” too

This month, Santa and his reindeer won't be the only things coming to town.

Owatonna Schools extend distance learning

Distance learning in the Owatonna Schools will continue longer than expected.