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Crash critically injures former OHS student

A teenager is fighting for his life after a head-on crash in Dodge County Nov. 29.

Online threats prompt more security at OHS

Additional security measures are in place at Owatonna High School – and will be there “indefinitely” – after a report

Group puts spotlight on school book list

Angie Langlie read aloud from a book at last week’s Owatonna School Board meeting that she said is on a shelf of the

Drug court graduates thankful

Lorita Placencia and Tanya Ackerman were both smiling as they accepted accolades from Third Judicial District Chief J

Child’s random act of kindness leads to holiday parade of visitors

Beth Fink and her neighbors know how to throw a party, at least when it comes to the Christmas holiday season.

Officers recognized for life-saving efforts

If ever there was a time for a lesson to stick, it was Oct. 12.

Leo Augusta gets $250K donation

A new academy for childcare slated to open in Blooming Prairie next spring may not have its nonprofit status yet, but

BREAKING NEWS: OWATONNA TEEN CRITICALLY INJURED IN CRASH

A two vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Dodge County has critically injured an Owatonna teenager.

Community Pathways names new director

In the end, the board of directors for Community Pathways didn’t need to look far to find its new leader.

More questions than answers in son’s death

Losing a loved one is always painful, and for many time eventually heals the wounds.

SCHS, orphanage museum to merge

The Steele County Historical Society and the Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum will merge in early 2022.

Holiday magic returns

While police work brings its share of heartache when dealing with tragedies and other not so pleasant situations, off

LTO’s holiday comedy opens Dec. 3

What’s better than watching a great holiday show this season? Watching every holiday show at once.

Thankful for Ivan

A joy for God found tucked inside the hearts of a Medford family has inspired joy for a boy once living in an orphana

4 LANES, AT LAST

Last week’s Highway 14 opening proved to be one of those bittersweet celebrations for Rep.

STAFFING CRISIS

In recent months, Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield has reduced its capacity from 45 to 25 residents.

BP couple fights unenforced ordinance

It turns out, you really can fight City Hall.

Caron’s last day spent on front line

It was soon after 9/11 in 2001 when Amy Caron began her career as a health educator.