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Reconfiguration of fair track begins

The idea has been swirling around for years, but it wasn’t until last week that the Steele County Fair began kicking

Many communities come together for Village Affair

"We will fill the halls on this day that draws many communities together," says Pam Folkens, co-chair of th

Leaving a legacy

“It takes a village,” said Chadwick S.

Potential buyer out, relisting possibly next

The Ellendale City Council discussed getting the Ellendale Municipal Liquor Store relisted after a potential buyer in

Crash victim begins talking again

A seventh grader critically injured in a crash that killed his mother and sister is back talking again.

Holding a key to the future

Second graders at the Blooming Prairie Elementary School may hold a key to the future of new business ventures in Blo

‘I love it here’

Awesome Blossoms grow in Russia, too!

A stay at the Murder Inn

Although they had originally planned to adapt an Agatha Christie play and were not able to get the rights, the team b

BP Veterans Memorial concrete poured

"We're getting there," remarked Blooming Prairie Veterans Memorial Committee Chairman Tom Peterson whe

BREAKING NEWS: Help the orphan fawn!

A Minnesota state representative is asking for the public’s help in saving an orphan deer near the site of a fatal ca

A big thank you in education

It was a time to look back and say thank you to Blooming Prairie alumni, educators and staff.

Facing serious medical problems, teenager finds comfort in FFA

Being involved with agriculture is a "safe place" for Mariah Miller, reporter for the 42-member Blooming Pr

King Seth, Queen Rachael reign over 2018 BP Homecoming

With a loud drum roll and then silence, the 2018 Blooming Prairie High School Homecoming King and Queen were crowned

Great food, great cause

Before an autumn storm blustered its way through Owatonna Sept.

Advocates share value of solar energy

Steele County Indivisible partnered with Solar Connection, Inc.

Banquet to honor top firefighter in Owatonna

The 2018 Firefighter Banquet will be held on Monday, Oct. 15 at the Owatonna VFW beginning with a social at 6 p.m.

Blossoms top Wildcats in battle of unbeatens

In a game befitting two state-ranked teams, the Blooming Prairie Awesome Blossoms celebrated a successful homecoming

Tigers lose heartbreaker to Bulldogs in OT

It was a tale of two halves on Friday as the Medford Tigers lost to the Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity Bulldogs, 46-44 i