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District gets first look at preliminary design

The Blooming Prairie School District has taken the first step into its $34 million renovation project – but it’s a bi

5 deaths, worst week yet for COVID here

Steele County has hit the worst single week yet for COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began two years ago.

Officials seek input on Main in Owatonna

Officials couldn’t have picked a better spot to illustrate the need for improvements to Main Street in Owatonna.

Trooper Schwindel named Peace Officer of the Year

It was a pair of tragedies, really, that brought Trevin Schwindel into law enforcement.

‘I could have been killed’

If there’s one thing Sen.

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. CONGRESSMAN FOR SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA DIES

Jim Hagedorn, the U.S. Congressman who represented Steele County and the rest of District 1, has died.

Local housing summit examines issues, solutions

It should come as no surprise to anyone that when it comes to finding housing, the limited availability is hardest fo

Man accused in murder plots

An Owatonna man has been charged in federal court with threatening to carry out a murder plot – after he was arrested

Medford working to improve literacy skills

Annie Sager used an analogy to describe her position with a new program at Medford Elementary School.

Blooming Prairie celebrates reading

“Class, we have someone here to see how Things learn,” the Cat in the Hat said to her students.

Workforce center up and running

The workforce center in Owatonna re-opened late last year and officials want everyone to know that after a soft launc

Free Park Day Challenge this Saturday

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sponsoring a “Free Park Day Challenge” at four area state parks: Ric

BREAKING NEWS: OWATONNA SEX OFFENDER FACES FEDERAL CHARGE IN MURDER PLOT

A sex offender from Owatonna has been charged in federal court with threatening to carry out a murder plot – after he

Church in Turmoil

For additional stories and coverage on this sex abuse story, see th is week's print edition or subscribe to our

Leaving the community in good hands

I recently announced my plans to retire June 30.

Senator seriously hurt in snowmobile accident

Minnesota Senator John Jasinski is recovering in a Twin Cities hospital after a weekend snowmobile crash in northern