Thursday | Owatonna People's Press
Local women chronicle Klan's history
For several years, Blooming Prairie librarian and Steele County Historical Society Board member Nancy Vaillancourt has been working on an article about the Ku Klux Klan.
After 100 years, Violet still blossoms
Vegetables and fruit every day along with old-fashioned hard work is what Violet Wobschall attributes to her longevity.
Concrete company plans Medford plant
Wells Concrete is setting up an outpost in the outskirts of Medford. The company is based out of Wells, a small town a short drive from the Iowa line.
Relay off and running for another year
Steele County Relay for Life had its first meeting on Monday, Nov. 2. It was very exciting to see the number of people who turned out for the informational meeting.
Medford cancels Straight River Days
The Medford Civic Club is taking a 12 month hiatus. The board called off all remaining events for 2009 - Senior Cleanup Day and Santa in the Park.
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation provides loan for Custom Building Components, Inc.
With funding from Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation for equipment, Custom Building Components, Inc.
Despite being laid off, workers keep on trucking
By now it's a familiar tale. In December of 2008, Ron Buehler got laid off, along with other employees at Fabricated Wood Products' manufacturing facility.
Halloween Carnival draws costumed crowd in Medford
Members of the student council at Medford Public School worked hard to put together a good show for smaller ghouls and goblins on Saturday.
Nonprofits see grants dwindle | Owatonna Steele County nonprofits grant funds
Non-profit organizations will feel the pinch of budget constraints as 2010 grants from Steele County have been cut by nearly $100,000. Steele County Commissioners approved the 2010 grant recommendations of the Child and Community Services Act Advisory Committee at its Tuesday meeting.
Falling leaves mean business for Owatonna Compost Site
Despite the current economic crunch, one business continues to thrive this season.
Past OHS golfers join former Coach Bangs on the links
This past August, a group of Owatonna High School alumni golfers gathered at the Owatonna Country Club to share old times with their Coach Keith Bangs and to play a round of golf.
Compost your yard waste this fall
Days are becoming shorter, leaves have started turning colors and dropping to the ground and gardens have pretty much ended their growing cycle for 2009.
Seasonal flu shot clinics to be held
Steele County Public Health Nursing will be holding seasonal flu shot clinics throughout Steele County.
George M. Hackett, age 83, of Morristown, died Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family from ALS .
Medford school reports three H1N1 cases
Three cases of H1N1 have been reported in students at Medford Public School this week, according to school officials.
Waseca man charged with assault
A Waseca man is facing more than theft charges after he tried to drive off without paying for gas and allegedly assaulted the gas station owner who tried to stop him.
Test score complaints are nonsense
When the Minnesota Department of Education released its list of failing schools this week, districts around Steele County couldn't have been pleased.
Faribault boy airlifted following accident
A 9-year-old Faribault boy was airlifted to St. Marys Hospital in Rochester after the all-terrain vehicle he was driving was hit by a car in rural Medford Thursday evening.
Faribault boy airlifted following accident
A 9-year-old Faribault boy was airlifted to St. Marys Hospital in Rochester after the all-terrain vehicle he was driving was hit by a car in rural Medford Thursday evening.