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Wizard of Oz is a real crowd pleaser for all ages

Any successful theatrical production begins with an energetic and enthusiastic cast.  The latest offering of “The Wiz

Helping hands

Student leaders from the Alternative Learning Center in Owatonna have been helping to setup the trees and fluff their

Steele champs abound

It has likely never happened before, but something extraordinary and explosive took place in Steele County this past

Vets Day extra special for vet turning 100

Peering over the tops of his glasses, Merle McNutt reacts humorously when asked what it will mean to him to turn 100

The Eagle has landed

It has taken over four years to put the Blooming Prairie Veterans Memorial puzzle pieces together.

BREAKING NEWS: Steele Commissioner to retain seat

Steele County District 1 Commissioner James Brady has been reelected to his seat.

BREAKING NEWS: Veteran mayor ousted from office in Blooming Prairie

Blooming Prairie will have a new mayor next year after incumbent Mayor H.

BREAKING NEWS: Thiele to remain Steele County Sheriff

Veteran Sheriff Lon Thiele will remain Steele County’s top cop.

The Free Press—our ticket to safety

I read with interest the recent letter to the editor from Cynthia Herbst and respond on behalf of my father, Lowell T

Grain bin accident leads to injury in Blooming Prairie

On Tuesday morning Mower County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a farm accident in Blooming Prairie which resulted in

Tying the Knot

For Jacob Riffe and Kathrine Richards of Owatonna, they wanted a hassle-free wedding that spared them the cost of an

County unveils new voting machines

Voters in Steele County will be utilizing new voting machines as they cast their ballots next week.

Where did all the people come from?

Pam Folkens and Mandy Doocy, co-chairs of The Village Affair in Blooming Prairie, echoed this question: "Where d

EAGLE HAS LANDED IN BP

The eagle has indeed landed at the site of the Blooming Prairie Veterans Memorial when a huge eagle  creation was pla

BREAKING NEWS: FBI, Owatonna Police search for fugitive

The FBI has joined in the hunt with Owatonna Police for a fugitive that got by officers Monday night.

Turning up dirt the old-time way

It's like not being able to wake up from a dream that takes you back in history to years past.

CAMPAIGN INJUSTICE?

Less than two weeks before the election, Sheriff Lon Thiele is breaking the silence over on-going negative campaign s

Over the Top

A donation of $10,000 by the Blooming Prairie Lions Club has pushed the Blooming Prairie Veterans Memorial over its $