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The dreaded diagnosis hits us all

Editor’s Note: This column was written prior to Deb Flemming passing away late Monday night.

‘He treated it like his own’

After working 80-plus hours every week for 36 years, Harvey Farr is working hard at … not working hard.

Man killed after vehicle hits tree

A 19-year-old man was killed in a single vehicle crash involving a tree early Saturday morning in Steele County.

Man sentenced to 17 years for park murder

The Owatonna man accused of killing another man nearly two years ago in a city park has been sentenced to nearly 17 y

Council ends Lang’s police service in BP

At 6 p.m. Monday, Blooming Prairie Police Sgt. Mark Lang reluctantly climbed into a squad car parked on Main Street.

County takes auditor, treasurer positions off the ballot

Over the past 30 years, Steele County Auditor Laura Ihrke’s job has grown to include more work with laws, rules, and

Farm show back from 2-year absence

After a two-year hiatus spurred by the pandemic, the North American Farm & Power Show is ready to roll again in S

REMEMBERING A PASSIONATE JOURNALIST

It is with a heavy heart and terribly great sadness that we announce the death of a wonderful friend and colleague, D

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Sheriff identifies man killed in Saturday’s crash

Steele County Sheriff Lon Thiele has identified the 19-year-old man killed in Saturday’s single vehicle crash involvi

BREAKING NEWS: Teen killed outside Owatonna

A single vehicle crash has claimed the life of an Owatonna man.
 

For McGhee, conversations are in the bag

Drew McGhee unloaded the grocery cart, quickly scanned the assortment of chips, dips, deli meat, pastries and ice cre

Record year for Hometown Sampler

The top was blown off the record books for the 28th annual Hometown Sampler that supports the Steele County Food Shel

Area historians resurrect sign from old ballroom

It would be easy to say Terry Prokopec and Lloyd Kaplan literally have a nose for history.

Business owner loses battle with cancer

Donnavon Eaker, a long-time business owner in Ellendale, has lost her battle with cancer.

Sheriff to seek another term

While there may be a mass exodus of peace officers leaving the profession across the state, Steele County’s top law e

75 firefighters, 6 departments, just 1 building lost

The fire that destroyed a barn north of Ellendale last week appears to have started in the hay mow.

Capital fund drive nears goal of $2.4 million

Community Pathways of Steele County will soon take on a brand-new look at its existing location of 155 Oakdale St.

‘Miraculous… unbelievable’

Nan Wandrey is convinced she was just inches away from death.