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A contractor cleaning a grain bin at the Al-Corn Clean Fuel facility in Claremont was trapped inside a bin Wednesday

Community Pathways Groundbreaking

When Community Pathways broke ground for its new building last week, Mark Rahrick reminded everyone in attendance of

Crash closes HWY 14 for hours

A crash Monday morning closed U.S.

Jury: Doctor not at fault

A medical malpractice lawsuit that accused a doctor of missing signs of prostate cancer in a former inmate of the Ste

Higher heating bills could be on the way

Bigger winter heating bills may be coming – or not.

Owatonna Train-Truck Crash

A truck hauling gravel was hit by a train Monday morning on U.S. Highway 14 east of Owatonna, closing the road for se

Lien awarded top orthodontic honor

A Blooming Prairie area orthodontist has been recognized with a top national service award in her profession.

Weather aside, harvest looking to be average

First, it was drought-like conditions for most of the summer.

CENSUS: County’s population up 830

Steele County’s population grew by 830 residents the past decade, according to figures recently released by the U.S.

New group strives to get voices heard

Naomi Jirele has drawn on her faith in her most recent venture to help keep local public servants accountable.

Tax relief may be key in referendum vote

When Margo and Rob White were considering a move after their active military service ended, they drew up a list.

BPEF holds annual honors banquet

It was part comedy show, part rock concert – and a healthy dose of nostalgia Saturday as the Blooming Prairie Educati

Medford woman dies of COVID just days shy of her 100th birthday

The stage was set for a big party marking a century milestone, but the COVID-19 virus that has killed thousands of pe

Coleman helps students navigate career options

Charlea Underwood left Brian Coleman’s office visibly relieved.

Jury to decide fate of jail MD

A medical malpractice lawsuit continues this week, accusing a doctor of missing signs of prostate cancer in a former

The Marvelous Wonderettes to debut at Little Theatre of Owatonna

The Little Theatre of Owatonna invites audiences to take a trip down memory lane with the new jukebox musical “The Ma

Cargill to acquire Arkema in BP

A long-time Blooming Prairie manufacturer has been sold to a global food corporation that employs 140,000 workers in

Retired educator to lead Leo Augusta daycare

Retirement didn’t last very long for Doug Anderson.