Owatonna, MN News

Owatonna, MN News
Minnesota Alpaca Expo 2012
Smokin' in Steele BBQ and Blues 2012
Wanted: Older Adults who need help with their home
Back to School for Owatonna - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
North American Farm And Power Show 2011
Expert: Blood found in, on, under vehicle
Tuition and enrollment on rise at Riverland, but state funding remains up in the air
Willow Creek students choose chess over recess
Skaters plan ‘Glee’-ful performance at Four Seasons Centre
Local comedian emcees Eagles comedy show
Local man held after shooting mother
Area restaurants feeling the pinch of escalating wholesale food prices
Officers, Hurd’s mother testify
Owatonna students prepare for home speech meet
Irish Brewfest promises beer, music and fun
Dozen 'disciples' return from Ethiopia
Anderson’s best friend testifies on day three
Man arrested after traffic stop leads to felony firearms charge
Eat up, as long as it is healthy
Ninth-grade Academy prepares for first graduation
Jobless rate still climbing
Hurd’s murder trial reaches day two
Local Lions collect delivery dues
Mourning in orange
Defense: Hurd ‘involved’ in Anderson's death
Winter blast forecast for area
Principal battles cancer, becomes ‘Person of Hope’
Teacher portrays famed Minnesota pioneer
Hometown Sampler weekend crushes fundraising goals
Local musicians band together to benefit food shelf
Rural officials, residents prep for township elections
Local women vie for annual award
Junior high students focus on self esteem, peer pressure
Does your canine companion need to go on a doggie diet?
City joins municipal investment program
Group aims to keep beach clean by chasing away geese
Mentors give OHS students hands-on experience
Farmington woman faces felony charge following chase
House bill proposes hiking sales tax on booze
Alleged home invasion leads to 58 charges for four
OPD: Attempted burglary not linked to string
Medical Assistance collections get boost
Salon finds ways to thrive during economic downturn
Pretty with purpose
Council seeks $77K for water cleanup
Willow Creek students perform ‘flash mob’
Judge issues warrant for deported sex offender
Hometown Sampler kicks off annual food shelf fundraiser
Baugh faces two felony charges
Fast spring thaw could bring more flooding
Medford students get hands-on experience with podcasts
Network enhances local stroke care
Family, Patriot Guard welcome soldier home from Afghanistan
Judge nixes request for separate trial
Speaker draws on tragedy to teach students
Man faces felony charge after incident outside bar
Church proposes purchase of hospital property
Parry: Show us results, or face cuts to funding
Severson retires after nearly 37 years with Steele County
Police arrest burglary suspect
Hurd heads to court Monday
Task force suggests regional partnership to tackle flood problems
OHS grad organizes prom dress exchange
Eighth graders eye Orchestra Hall opportunity
Council tackles flooding issues
Local author helps Medford students get creative
Republican senator plans weekly radio show on local station
Local, regional gas prices soar
Local business owner faces jail time
Auxiliary sportswear fundraiser ‘back by popular demand’
Faribault man faces felony theft charges
Ellendale church opts out of ELCA
Group seeks city’s help in promoting bicycling
Speaker warns students: Stick together, stay alive
Winter storm blankets Steele County
Library marks 111th anniversary
City may ax tree planting program
Former nurse charged with stealing neighbors’ medications
Winter returns
W.W.II vet waits six decades for honors
Survey highlights underage drinking
Pearson breaks ground on wind turbine project
Artist combines ancient, modern techniques to create jewelry
OHS band performs at convention, meets composer
Forecasters predict winter storm on tap for area
Grandmother hauls precious cargo
Agency could curtail service without funding
Two more Owatonna businesses suffer break-ins
Finally free: Southern Sudanese rejoice
City, state prep for continued LGA cuts
Local artists’ work featured in traveling art exhibit
Man pleads not guilty in suicide aid
FEMA rejects request for funds
Marathon with a mission
City revises policy on employee campaigns
Men face felony charges after incident
Poll: Americans favor barking dogs over scratching cats
‘Friends’ rally to save Lake Kohlmier
Business incubator director steps down
Couple's devotion spans seven decades
Peterson, Reinhardt crowned CedarView royalty
Nursing home road divides council
'Could it happen here? Sure.'
Proposed law nixes local background checks for firearm sales
Blaze consumes garage, leaves home uninhabitable
Rash of break-ins worries business owner
Crossing the tracks
OHS crowns Snow Week royalty
Coalition hires project director
How EZ?
Dayton asks the rich to ‘pony up’
Mom gets jail time for child abuse
Downtown biz promotes ‘living the Haute life’
Police arrest two frequent offenders
Dayton: Minnesota can work again
Shutdown rumors hang over State of the State
Trailer, train collide at Hope intersection
County moves to preserve wetlands
A fight to protect children
Board names pick for admin post
Faribault man faces felony DWI charge after weekend incident
Subzero temperatures now, warming trend later in week
Former health aide pleads guilty
Downtown burglaries continue
‘Celebration of Research’ inspires OHS students
Owatonna man sentenced to jail time on assault charge
A slice of the Super Bowl pie
Area grocers prepare for game day ‘feeding frenzy’
West Hills complex added to Register
Annual auction draws hundreds, raises thousands
Jail launches expanded website
Students tackle racism, bullying during retreat
Dentists pitch in to ‘Give Kids a Smile’
Local celebrities help area children ‘Read Around the World’
Congressman, lend me your ear
MnDOT brings plow simulator to Owatonna
Supporters aim to protect Legacy funds from legislators looking to fill budget gaps
Thul back in GOP co-chair position
Willow Creek students donate to food shelf
The parochial predicament
Steele Co. bankruptcy rate hikes 22 percent in 2010
Girl Scouts prep for cookie kickoff
Train accident victim recovering
Car, train collide near Clinton Falls
Local health initiative echoes new federal guidelines: Eat less
Workplace Health Initiative touts healthy living, workplaces
Walz brings ‘Congress on your Corner’ to Owatonna
Torey’s story: Restaurant marks tenth anniversary
Liskows bring mattress business back to town, three days a week
Red Cross moves to new site, furniture store occupies old
Brief reprieve from bitter cold, snow ends
County board meets administrator finalists
Renters’ refund on the chopping block
Cafe marks six years in Blooming Prairie
Waseca man faces felony assault charges
Sherman now faces child sex charges in Steele County
Building engineers brick by brick
Semcac braces for cuts to driver program
Council approves $49K for sewer study
Vendors pleased with Armory sales
Educators, students join nation in marking Challenger tragedy’s 25th anniversary
Rash of downtown burglaries continues
Shea throws hat into ring for admin post, doesn’t make cut
Officials: Minn. at high risk for spring flooding
Medford students face off during annual spelling bee
Burglars target downtown businesses
City seeks additional funds for flood relief
Vocal vet lends his experience to young music enthusiasts
Newspaper garners awards from Minnesota association
Twins Caravan makes pit stop in Owatonna
Trail will see new bridges in spring
New home sought for aviation relics
Armory sale returns
Youth Frontiers targets growing issue of bullying
Options curriculum puts spotlight on technology
Jobless rate continues climb
Freeborn backs out of health alliance
Paquin re-sentenced on child sex charge, prison time reduced
Medford man sentenced in gun smuggling case
Minnesota gets brief reprieve from bitter cold
Students head south to learn about civil rights movement
Board mulls going green
Main Street Dental moves to new facility
Chili cook-off benefits scholarship fund
OHS juniors earn ExCEL award
Chamber reflects on 2010, looks ahead at 2011
Area youths take a shot at archery
Owatonna students take bronze at future cities contest
United Way celebrates 2010 volunteers, accomplishments
OHS seniors honored with AAA award
Owatonna educator finalist for Minn. Teacher of the Year title
Owatonna man faces child porn charges
Waseca businessman pleads guilty to check forgery charge
Minnesota faces surplus of potential peace officers
Report: Medical mistakes up in Minn., down in Owatonna
Council considers ATV use on streets
Cook-off organizers hope it’s not too chilly for chili
Council tentatively agrees to help finance nursing home road
Norovirus outbreaks reported across state during flu season
Diver's artifacts featured at historical shipwreck sites
New bill could cut Local Government Aid
Humane society ‘begs’ for land donation, foster homes
Author brings American history to life
Drop-off program aims to keep old meds out of wrong hands
Wittrock challenges revocation of license
Firefighter’s injury lawsuit inches closer to trial
Survey: Tobacco use down among local teens
Local legislators undeterred by shooting in Arizona
Faribault schools consider Sager for super post
Area grocers, shoppers contend with rising costs
Annual event honors slain civil rights leader
Woman sentenced following September traffic accident
Project aims to connect impoverished residents to services
Owatonna Commons changes name, management
Human rights commission revisits slain civil rights leader’s message
Officials host inaugural ‘Coffee with the Council’ event
Ariz. shooting places spotlight on mental illness
Claire’s employee robbed outside Medford mall
Minnesota Pheasants hosts annual corn feed giveaway
House fire caused by overloaded outlet
Winter buildup can cause headaches for homeowners
Report: ADHD affects 1 in 10 children
Firefighters commended for service during flood
Featured artist’s work ‘like songs without words’
Local Sudanese support bid for secession
Council looks at 2010 in annual address
Franken stops at Viracon as part of regional tour
Federal grant puts jobless to work in flood zones
Wittrock makes first appearance on DWI charge
Publisher revises classic Mark Twain novel
Officials: Blooming Prairie deaths ‘unusual’
Citizens call for deepening lake
Sisters-in-law open a local salon together
Library launches free e-book program
GOP pitches jobs bill early in session
Workforce center offers to help job seekers hone skills
Concert proceeds will benefit music boosters
Man faces assault charges following Friday incident
Heavy snowfall costing city and county time, money
County OKs $84K for highway shop study
Partnership discusses future of Hwy. 14 project
Couples flock to annual bridal fair
Minnesota Alpaca Expo 2011
Owatonna artist creates murals in home studio
Retailer plans unique benefit for displaced family
More motorists wearing seat belts
Cabela’s stages winter event for pint-sized anglers
City, DNR officials to meet, decide future of Lake Kohlmeier
Man faces new charges stemming from contact with exes
Statewide survey shows rise in optimism among manufacturers
Jostens moves additional customer service functions to Owatonna
Food shelf seeks funding to maintain level of service
Voting earns man felony charge
St. Mary’s renovations on track for March completion
Owatonna inventor inks 12th patent with SPX
Tainted food affects 1 in 6 US citizens
Hy-Vee awards St. Mary’s with SMART board
Operations cease at Sellner’s, creator of the Tilt-A-Whirl
Waseca man faces felony charges after homemade explosive found in sex toy
Governor expands Medicaid in Minnesota
Medicaid Qestions & Answers
County administrator may not be hired until after Severson retires
Chamber increases membership in 2010
Bridal Fair will welcome couples on Sunday
Deputies sworn in under Thiele
Winter weather is boon to some entrepreneurs
Semi strikes train, no injuries
‘Recycle Your Holidays’ encourages residents to bring in old lights
Officials encourage caution on slick winter roadways
Tank collapses at Al-Corn facility
Building industry struggles to regain footing
Steele County elected officials sworn into office
Gudmundson caps 40-year career with interim position
Dormant subdivision shows signs of life with new company
Cold as Ice: Brave souls take the plunge in the annual Ice Dive
Cold temps, winds don’t slow runners down
Real estate agencies announce merger
Holidays are reason to celebrate for local mom
United Way extends campaign, initiates ‘GIVE FIVE’
New Year’s Eve brings crack down on drunk drivers
Salvation Army: Drive up 22%, but need nearly doubles
County board holds last 2010 special meeting
O, Christmas Tree, we’ll have to keep you longer
Groups brave the elements to ring in the new year
Remembering Jerry Kent: Former Catholic school administrator dies
Pilot housing project for mentally ill moves forward
More snow forecasted for holiday weekend
Fire engulfs house on Christmas Day
County anticipates first baby of 2011
Attitudes in America: What's with kids today?
Express Care Train rolls in Owatonna
Copper caper convict told to retire
Grinches keep busy stealing Christmas over holiday weekend
Holiday closings
Attitudes in America: Does the ‘Golden Rule’ still apply?
County presses council to help fund nursing home road
OHS alum preps for District 1 bench
Survey: More local high school students plan to attend college
SHIP sets sail to encourage healthier lifestyles
Brewhouse mounts last-minute fundraiser
Ordinance impacts peddlers, solicitors
Ice takes unique form in Owatonna
Community Christmas dinner numbers down, spirits up
After Christmas Book Sale returns to library
Forecast: More snow on the way
From Atlantic to Pacific, travelers prep for trips
Gas prices rise ahead of holiday weekend
German exchange student ‘fits right in’ with family
Sports unite local family with Brazilian student
Christmas Cheer Delivered
City approves levy increase
City proposes new mitigation phase
Veterinarian marks 25 years with new facility
Clinic staff works to fill families’ wish lists
Jobless rate climbs in November
Disabled vet plays Santa for area veterans
Pair of Owatonna residents face felony drug charges
Snowstorm slams Steele County ahead of solstice
Officials urge shoppers to use caution, both inside and out
Kath: Puppy mills are concern for constituents
Walz backs legislation to improve emergency services
Officials ask residents to clear around hydrants
Winter weather warning issued
United Way donations dwindle during economic downturn
Salvation Army: Need greater than anticipated
Kath, Parry: Balanced budget is priority
Spotters head out for annual bird count
Funds doled out to flood-ravaged businesses
Parry: Change coming to St. Paul
Postal service preps for seasonal rush
Local wind turbine projects move forward
Winter weather cuts classes short
Radio upgrade moves forward
Still no agreement between nurses, hospital
Man faces more than 10 felony charges
U.S. Census reveals high climb for local population
County approves levy increase
Commissioner tours Owatonna Options program
Prosecutor asks that request for DNA testing be blocked
Caseloads of students bring range of issues
New Richland woman charged with vehicular homicide
County approves purchase of new squad cars
Census data shows increase in local population, diversity
Junior high school welcomes new assistant principal
Report: Economy impacts residents’ health
Local senior bowling league celebrates 22 years
Board approves levy decrease
Steele County digs out from weekend blizzard
Owatonna man faces felony charges after allegedly stealing tires
Blooming Prairie teacher earns ‘Excellent Educator’ status
Severe winter storm pounds southern Minnesota
City, DNR seek input on future of lake
Humane society officials stress need for facility
River Springs Water Park ends 2010 in the black
Poverty rate rises in Steele County
Blooming Prairie couple named ‘Citizens of the Year’
FEMA redefines flood boundaries near Maple Creek
Federated makes historic acquisition
District eligible for $997K in federal funding
Heavy snowfall, cold temps forecast for weekend
Health officials urge residents to get flu shot
Emmer’s concession comes as relief to both parties
Medford district considers Q Comp
Program reports better outlook for businesses in 2011
Ballerinas perform classic with Moscow Ballet
Local man charged with arson considers plea deal
Local businesses recoup, recover from massive flood
Medford board expects levy to decrease
City expected to increase general levy to $9.6M
SMIF receives $75K in grant funds for micro loans
Rare Aircraft CEO Redman pleads guilty to assault charge
‘Breakfast with Santa’ benefits Toys for Tots
Local children ‘Shop with Santa’
Fresh snowfall graces ‘Christmas in the Village’
Local Toys for Tots donations down in 2010
Owatonna man faces multiple assault charges
Flood leads OPU to decommission iconic plant
Winter storm system descends on Steele County
Minnesota chamber outlines 2011 agenda
OHS musicians prepare international pieces for concert
City council moves ahead with plans for trail
High school duo builds miniature wind tunnel
Students tackle phase two of Options curriculum
Local legislators face off on looming deficit
County creates administrator position
Hometown Holiday kicks off with parade, lighting
Star of Hope: Ceremony for hospice continues
Sheriff’s Office shuffles positions
Woman plans twin sister’s cancer benefit
Homeowners host historic holiday home tour
Locals say clearing snow from sidewalks costs too much
Local florist takes skills back to governor’s mansion
OPU: Rate changes coming in January
Lutheran church plans first expansion in 50 years
Lefse fundraiser is no small potatoes
Local election judges comb through ballots
Mayor suggests utility deal for campus
Hollandale woman killed in crash on Hwy. 251
Students vie for chance to design tower logo
Lowe family brings holiday show back to Owatonna
Salvation Army kicks off annual kettle campaign
Sheriff-elect names chief deputy
Shoppers endure cold for traditional door buster deals
Local stores prep for, recover from annual rush
Report: Teenage drinking drops in county
OPD: Man threatens to blow up apartment
Black Friday meets with frigid temps
Woman arrested for DWI has criminal history
Annual holiday dinner serves hundreds of residents
Longtime dinner volunteer sidelined by illness
Deputy sworn in, beltline option selected
First Baptist moves ahead with renovations, repairs
Police: Owatonna woman facing DWI charge had 3 kids in car
His saving grace
County slashes non-profit funding by 50 percent
Hurd asks for murder trial to be moved out of county
Violence against women present in Steele County
Volunteers prep for annual community Thanksgiving dinner
Nonprofit works to help struggling residents
Man sentenced to probation for sex with underage girl
Unemployment dips near two-year low
Slick conditions forecast through holiday
Winter weather causes headaches in Steele County
Students collect $9K for United Way
Residents brave weather for Breakfast with Santa
Woman’s Club of Owatonna ‘Celebrates the Season’
Little Black Dress event benefits Red Cross
District reviews bullying policies
Owatonna musicians prepare for trip to Twin Cities
City considers amending turbine ordinance
Judge allows Sanburn to attend church
Festival of Trees celebrates 20th anniversary
Pedestrian struck near Rose Street
Batt entertains, inspires at annual prayer breakfast
Hospital, clinic earn high marks on report
Local officials review flood response, recovery efforts
Antibiotic resistance proving to be major public health concern
Owatonna library first in state to offer free music downloads
Judge sentences Oakridge Builders partner
Company expands, keeping facilities local
Charges filed after weekend stabbing at Owatonna bar
Veterinarians urge pet owners to vaccinate for rabies
‘Future’ of I-35 a recurring theme during work session
Local lawmen, lawmakers keep an eye on synthetic marijuana
Match point: A successful pair, 10 years in the making, were brought together through Big Brothers Big Sisters
Recycle Your Holidays is back
Sudanese couple offer Middle Eastern cuisine in new restaurant
Elementary students reach out to help the homeless
Youth leader faces sex charges
Local baker takes the cake
‘Big’ production set to open at OHS
Flood leads to upgrade of transmitter
Brunt of season’s first snowfall misses Steele County
Seasonal parking ordinance takes effect in Owatonna
Homeless statistics rise for first time in decade
Big Brothers Big Sisters gets boost from Federated
Congregation celebrates opening of new church
Owatonna man sentenced for molesting 4-year-old relative
Historical society revisits the Golden Age of Radio
District settles injury lawsuit
Owatonna educators, administrators recognized
Somali-American student group grows at MSU-Mankato
Mechanics recommend maintenance ahead of winter
Elementary students join Veterans Day observance
Engineer, adjusters wade into assistance paperwork
Home is where the Heart is
Medford school board discusses communication opportunities
Hospital auxiliary preps for annual fundraiser
Owatonna man faces charges for inappropriate conduct at beach
United Way offers grants for flood victims
OHS Cash Drive raises funds for United Way
Late veteran celebrated by his grandson
City: Further cuts may limit services
'Heart of Gold'
Former bar owner sentenced on tax evasion conviction
Art exhibit focuses on ‘life-changing’ events
City cuts proposed budget for 2011
Local support group in running for Pepsi Refresh grant
Scout turns fire pit into maze at Gainey Center
Ribbon cut at Owatonna’s newest eatery
Future of Pillsbury campus remains uncertain
Woman charged with leaving accident
Buffalo Wild Wings preps for opening
Owatonna students explore events of Holocaust
Crash claims Blooming Prairie teen
Annual drive benefits Steele County Food Shelf
Owatonna firefighters honor one of their own
Sidewalk complaint presented to council
Lions sell ‘Pies for Eyes’
Local FFA raises funds on donkeyback
Vote tally comes in low at midterm
Thiele settles in as sheriff
Midterm election reveals “hopeless” constituency
Night falls on Democratic seats
Arts center hosts annual Pastimes sale
Flu clinics slated for Steele County
Surgeon champions new hip replacement technique
Hellevik serves on state student council
Officials: Video system would cut costs at county jail
Shoppers, consignors save money despite economy
Donkeys hit the court
Uncontested county candidates breathe easy following vote on Election Day
Walz edges out Demmer to retain District 1 seat
Blooming Prairie voters choose Clark, Newman for city council
Kormann, Flatness selected for NRHEG board in close race
Fritz, Kaiser face off for District 26B, too close to call
Kath retains seat in House District 26A
Owatonna electorate backs changing city elections to even-numbered years
Voters choose Merritt, Grayson to sit on Medford City Council
Schultz, Shea hold onto county commission seats
Electorate sticks with Parry for Minnesota Senate
Thiele takes battle for Steele County sheriff post
Voters shoot down Pillsbury purchase
District makes final appeal for Pillsbury purchase
Defense requests grand jury transcript
Owl City comes home to roost
Owl City Hometown Concert Photo Gallery
Owl City brings fame to OHS
Craft show benefits local ‘Christmas for Veterans’ program
Local FFA chapter takes 2nd at national competition
Medford board candidates run uncontested
Historical society hosts Oktoberfest celebration
Business owners petition against sidewalk
Pillsbury supporters, opponents weigh in ahead of vote
Salvation Army hopes to expand local volunteer base
District ponders unique program for K-8
New police chief settles into leadership role
Tickets still available for Owl City’s hometown show
Residents brave cold for History Center groundbreaking
Rash of vandalism has police seeking suspects
Obesity epidemic: What does the future hold?
Body of missing man found
Concert features talents of orchestra, choir
Mayor lauds local industry
Pillsbury purchase price determined
OHS alumni rally in support of Pillsbury issue
Building a better body image
Investigators find missing person dead
Harvest Festival adds puppet show to schedule
County commissioners hear jail, body ordinance updates
House, Senate candidates discuss balancing budget
Leak at Truth contained, no word on long-term ramifications
Students, community kick off Red Ribbon Week
OPD seeks public assistance in finding missing person
Obesity Epidemic: What's killing our kids?
County jobless figures rebound
Klobuchar, Walz tour local manufacturing site
Senate, House candidates face off on fiscal matters at public forum
Unopposed candidates ease into election
What can we do to battle the bulge?
Employee injured in acid spill at Truth Hardware
Some faces of Farmers Market say farewell for the fall
For local youth, it was a day for the birds
Five vie for three seats on Medford council
Obesity epidemic: A growing problem
Crowded field in race for NRHEG board
Twin Cities company volunteers for cleanup
Picking up the pieces
City grants JOBZ status to new company in town
Pink in the Rink
Vision fulfilled: Business purchase brings doctor ‘full circle’
Companies are eyeing Faribault
As deficit looms, fed funds help to steady school jobs
Pumpkinfest celebrates 10 years
Traffic switches to occur Oct. 21 at Highway 14 interchange
Election year will appear on ballot
Hopefuls vie for Blooming Prairie council
Museum seeks spot on National Registry
Conservationist ‘take up the cause’ for watershed
Medford students ask for activities to be reinstated
School district still under scrutiny by feds
North Cedar sewers prepped for restoration
Union: Nurses look 'for a level playing field'
Pawlenty signs flood relief for southern Minnesota
First Minnesota fatalities recorded due to flu complications
Walz district tour touts Democrat successes
County hires new human services director
Homeowners cash in on Conserve and Save program
Students walk for nonpublic education
De Marco, Parry face off on nature stewardship
Hospital staff, administrators celebrate anniversary at new site
County mulls tax relief for flood victims
Officials: New ramp damaged by truck, trailer
Grand jury re-indicts Hurd in Anderson killing
From survivor to advocate
Laboring for Christ: Volunteers, experts set to work on Medford church
St. Isidore teacher earns Excellent Educator award
Riverland, MnSCU experience bump in enrollment
District: Pillsbury satisfies need for space
President signs disaster declaration for public properties
Banjo, fiddle and spoons, oh my!
From flood to frolic: Dance benefits charity
Special session approaches on flooding
County considers debit cards for inmates
Homestead Hospice House holds beer tasting fundraiser
Artists showcase clay creations at arts center
Baby Brooklyn gets all 10s on birth certificate
Council member notches 2nd DWI
State agrees on flood package, still no word from feds
Artists open homes, studios to public for tour
Sheriff hopefuls face off at public forum
A life well lived
Softball players volunteer for flood cleanup efforts
Flood has little effect on corn, soybeans
Election nears as district considers campus purchase
Demmer meets with area business, industry leaders
Kaiser melds passion and optimism
Fritz’s path leads her to activism
Penny for your thoughts
Clear skies for Homecoming parade
Blooming Prairie crowns Homecoming royalty
Senior duo advances in national rankings
Local elementary students help Read for the Record
Kelliher outlines flood relief process ahead of session
Lincoln teacher receives award, $1K in supplies
Bonestroo engineers field residents’ questions
Medford gets $3M to update water facilities
30 days of Options
Author unveils Minnesota’s pre-pioneer history in book
Benefit planned for Blooming Prairie baby
City fills finance director position
Owatonna church celebrates 150 years
Couple contributes $125K to arts center expansion
Brooktree suffers more than $750K in damage
Commissioner candidates face off in public forum
Officials: County, city back to regular routines
Owatonna senior juggles spotlight with strobe lights
Study: Carbon monoxide poisonings spike in autumn
Volunteers hit the field at Dartts Park
Local family shares love of alpacas with tour
Donation brings project closer to reality
Officials finish flood damage assessments
Flood leaves some residents with nothing
Homecoming royalty crowned at Medford
Pawlenty: Response to flooding was good
Owatonna residents seek answers on flooding issues
City discounts permits for flood victims
Students sample local produce through lunch program
Local company makes network television debut
Grant awarded to county coalition
Early estimates put flood tab near $60M
Local auction to benefit hospitalized veterans
Wind turbines among concerns at county meeting
Officials praise relief efforts in flood aftermath
Faculty, students discuss Options program
A city divided, a community united
County offers property tax extension to flood victims
Owatonna Arts Center prepares for annual gala
Homecoming coronation held, events rescheduled
Officials advise caution during cleanup
Oh, what a mess
Flooded businesses announce relocations
Senator tours flood-devastated area
Photo Gallery: After the Flood
Klobuchar tours areas hit by flood
Historic flood impacts residents around the city
Flooding forces utility to relocate
Day 3: Floodwaters recede
Pawlenty holds conference, Walz tours flood-ravaged areas
Volunteers pull together to aid flood relief efforts
Flooding cancels weekend events in Owatonna
Foundation collapses beneath raging flood waters
A city divided
CulturFest feeds flood victims, volunteers
Franken surveys flood damage in city
Photo Galleries: Steele County Flooding
I-35 reopens; some closures still in effect
Owatonna man faces felony charges following domestic dispute
Annual motorcycle run benefits local United Way
Jury finds father not guilty of assault
National Weather Service says rainfall ‘near historic’ levels
Floods threaten homes, athletes jump into action
High water closes streets, National Guard deployed
Volunteers directed to armory
Banquet postponed because of flooding
Photo Gallery: Waters rise as rain keeps coming
City closes roads
Two arrested after marijuana found
Testimony concludes in trial of father, son
School district takes questions on Pillsbury proposal
By the Numbers: Enrollment varied in Owatonna schools
Homecoming week in full swing at OHS
Medford schools implement new discipline policy
Weekend events spotlight culture, heritage
Victim testifies against father
Local jobless figures dip slightly in August
New director takes reins at Owatonna Montessori
Officials: Offender served his time
Ouick-thinking boy saves grandmother’s life
Historical society brings cemetery to life
Student-athletes get crash course on leadership
Volunteers head to Straight River for cleanup
Club opens indoor firing range
Owatonna man blows out candles for first time
LP tank proposal worries residents in Hope
How 'bout them twins?
Church plans community picnic
Owatonna students catch Homecoming fever
Rukavina touts importance of higher ed at Riverland
Forum tackles public health care
Wind downs trees, power lines around Owatonna
County Board approves budget
Inside the Pillsbury Proposal: Public campus tours launch
Level III sex offender moves into Owatonna
Storm topples trees, power lines
School marks anniversary with tree planting ceremony
Annual cruise benefits Steele County Foodshelf
Severe storm yields damage, flooded streets
Local Alzheimer’s raises funds for research
CulturFest goes ‘green’ with sculpture contest
Cleanup efforts focus on Straight River
An empty chair
Owatonna man faces charges after alleged attack
Facebook fight leads to felony charges against teen
Pumpkin Patch features corn maze, hayride
Local Boy Scout works toward Eagle rank
Book chronicles former state ward’s hardships, triumphs
Local clerks spot counterfeit $20 bills
Parry focuses on the details
Roadside revelation or billboard bunk?
Cloud Cult polishes new release
Soldiers gather before deployment, honor one of own
De Marco pushes balanced policies
Owatonna students catch Homecoming fever
OHS grad featured on syndicated TV show
Habitat director ready for new role
Demmer works to raise profile in First District
Biography Channel revisits couple’s 1997 kidnapping
Former orphanage resident’s life detailed by nephew in book
Blooming Prairie cancer fundraiser turns 10
District plans Pillsbury tours, forums ahead of election
Lobbyist confident LGA will not dry up
Klobuchar touts local business at Viracon
District shuffles administrator positions
Cooler temps blow in for Labor Day weekend
Rice County mulls crackdown on hosts of underage parties
Amateur rocketeers prepare Miss September for launch
Nurses, hospital negotiate contracts
Small loans make big difference
Summer: Out with a whimper, not a bang
City mulls levy hike
Working wenches
Labor Day takes on new meaning for family
Enrollment is high in Steele County schools
School opens with excitement at OHS
Harvest Fest, Culturfest combine for family fun
Faribault cuts hours at library, community center
Airport access road granted
Faribault man faces charges in Landsverk case
Chief of police named
Hy-Vee raises funds for Honor Flight
Grant funds bring musicians to arts center
Owatonna Tax Day Tea Parties Protest Rally April 15 Tea Party
North American Farm And Power Show
E-Learning now available for OSHA course online
Steele County Free Fair
Minnesota Alpaca Expo
Thursday Wheel-Thrown Pottery Class

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