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Heavy rain causes flooding

Monday morning brought rain and thunderstorms into Steele County and the surrounding counties.

NRHEG superintendent takes new position

New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva School Superintendent Dr.

Local businesswoman finds niche for moms and daughters

Tanya Henson, owner of The Hat Chic in Owatonna, never knew that she would become known as ‘The Hat Chic’, ‘The Hat l

Solar can provide savings for the agriculture community

The agriculture community will see a savings of 5 cents per kilowatt-hour by going solar, according to Steele-Waseca

Power of the Purse helps put books in children’s hands

Come June 16 the Owatonna Country Club will be packed with women and purses.

Dressbarn celebrates 20 years

Even though store manager Jennifer Anderson has only been at the Dressbarn in the Medford Outlet Center for three yea

Kids Korner Educare to offer new program in fall

Many times parents with children whose birthdays fall within June through November have to make the decision of wheth

Winning honors by handling dairy cows

Her love of handling dairy cattle has earned Blooming Prairie High School junior Kalyn Naatz a second place finish in

Old Highway 14 construction starting soon

With construction season in full swing in Owatonna, motorists can expect some more delays in their commute. 

Area turkey flock devastated

The massive bird flu outbreak that has wiped out millions of turkeys across the state has found its into Steele Count

Prom season’s back in full swing

With prom season in full swing, dress shops are picked over, hair and nail salons are booked, restaurants are booked

Safety a priority as planting begins

Now that spring planting is here, many farmers and producers will be moving big equipment from fields to fields and d

Steele residents to test dancing skills

Eight couples from around Steele County will show off their newly found dancing skills with hopes of impressing both

Body found near I-90 at Albert Lea; foul play suspected

A body was found last Monday afternoon near interstates 35 and 90 just northwest of Albert Lea, and authorities say f

Extension: Dairy prices slip because of demand changes

Changes in demand from countries such as China are causing milk prices to dip in Minnesota and across the United Stat

Westfield meeting starts with a surprise

Westfield Township residents met last week to discuss whether the township should establish its own zoning ordinance.

Owatonna DNR teaches water safety

Boys and girls attempting to sink canoes and boats might usually be frowned upon, but not when it comes to education.

Owatonna’s airport set to unveil master plan soon

Owatonna’s Degner Regional Airport is flying at great heights to plan for its future.