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Breaking News: No parking approved on controversial road by BP High School

After months of controversy, the Steele County Board in a split vote on Tuesday approved “no parking” on County Road

Parole denied for cop killer 

BREAKING NEWS: Champa picked as next Owatonna superintendent

The Owatonna School Board has unanimously picked Hastings Superintendent Tamara Champa to be its next superintendent

County votes to end MN Prairie JPA

After years of frustration over unresolved differences, Steele County officials on Tuesday took the first step toward

News Update: Two finalists named for Owatonna superintendent

The Owatonna Public Schools School Board has selected two finalists for the superintendent position, following the co

Claremont firefighters rescue man trapped in bin

A man trapped up to his waist inside a grain bin Wednesday morning was safely rescued with no serious injuries.

BREAKING NEWS: Freeborn officials approve contract with Aeschliman

Just days after saying she would likely stay put in Blooming Prairie, city administrator Melanie Aeschliman seems hea

BREAKING NEWS: Blooming Prairie man sentenced in international sexual exploitation case

A Blooming Prairie man has been sentenced to more than 17 years (210 months) in prison followed by 10 years of superv

Times named Minnesota’s best

The Steele County Times has been named Minnesota’s best newspaper.

BREAKING NEWS: Second person dies in Dodge County fog crash

A second person who grew up in the Owatonna area has died from injuries she sustained in a freak fog-related crash in

Elstad to retire from Owatonna Public Schools

Jeff Elstad, who has served as superintendent for Owatonna Public Schools since 2017, announced his retirement Monday

BREAKING NEWS: Woman killed in foggy crash involving Owatonna woman

A West Concord woman has died in a crash that also involved an Owatonna woman on Monday, Dec. 30 in Dodge County.

Rodney Atkins to headline SCFF concert list

The grandstand slate is full for the 2025 Steele County Free Fair.

UPDATE: Rollover crash leaves one dead

A one-vehicle crash Wednesday morning near Clinton Falls has left a baby dead.

Rollover crash leaves one dead

A one-vehicle crash Wednesday morning near Clinton Falls has left one person dead.

BREAKING NEWS: Owatonna man arrested in 50-year-old murder

An elderly man from Owatonna has been taken into custody in connection with a murder that happened in Wisconsin a hal

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