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BREAKING NEWS: Two-car crash injures five, three critically

Five people, including two children, were seriously injured in a T-bone crash Tuesday morning in Dodge County.

Report: Former gambling manager stole from Legion Post

The former gambling manager at American Legion Post 77 in Owatonna has been charged with felony theft after authoriti

BREAKING NEWS: Owatonna recommends new site for police station

After months of intense pressure from the community, the City of Owatonna appears to be backing down on the site it h

Hanson crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way

Jena Hanson of Owatonna has been crowned the 73rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way at the Minnesota State Fair tonight. 

Steele County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death at Four Seasons
Sorensen named next OPD chief

BREAKING NEWS: Area bus companies sold to Canadian firm

The area’s top school bus provider has been sold to a company from Canada pending federal approval.

YET ANOTHER RECORD BUSTER

It proved to be yet another record-breaking night for the Federated Challenge as the annual fundraiser shattered its

BREAKING NEWS: Owatonna Shooting

An Owatonna man was taken into custody early Thursday morning after authorities say he fired a gun toward police offi

BP and Hayfield create football co-op for fall 2026

Blooming Prairie and Hayfield High Schools will put their football rivalry to the side in 2026 and instead join force

Council puts public safety facilities on the ballot

With little fanfare, the issue that has dominated Owatonna City Council meetings – and conversations around town – ha

BREAKING NEWS: Man killed in UTV crash

An Owatonna man has died in an UTV crash in Merton Township.

BREAKING NEWS: Owatonna police chief to retire

Owatonna’s police chief has announced he will retire on Sept. 18.

Rural internet provider closes without notice

An area internet provider has abruptly closed, leaving customers without service and with no way to contact anyone –

BREAKING NEWS: Owatonna church hit with major embezzlement

An Ellendale woman accused of embezzling more than $350,000 from an Owatonna church has told authorities there was an

State’s letter questions council’s denial of EAW

A letter to Owatonna’s city administrator indicates the city council’s decision to deny a request for an Environmenta

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