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Agent shot, suspect killed in drug sting

A suspect was shot fatally and a Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agent was injured during an undercover drug operation, officials said.

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Related Topix: Dodge Center, MN

Wed Aug 27, 2008

Owatonna People's Press

Upperclassmen welcome class of 2012

Emily Leckner, Link Crew coordinator and science teacher at Owatonna High School, leads incoming freshman in a song and exercise during a freshman orientation Wednesday in the high school auditorium.

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One dead in Dodge Center shooting

One person is dead and another injured in what witnesses say was a shooting along Old Highway 14 in Dodge Center.

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Related Topix: Dodge Center, MN, Hayfield, MN

Tue Aug 26, 2008

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Suspect killed, BCA agent hurt in undercover drug operation

A suspect was fatally shot and a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension special agent was injured during a drug task force operation Tuesday, the Department of Public Safety said.

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Related Topix: Dodge Center, MN, Rochester, MN

Owatonna People's Press

When the going gets tough, the tough keep at it

' If you've noticed cars around town are looking a little worse for the wear, it's not your imagination.

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Related Topix: Steele County, MN

Owatonna People's Press

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' With an armload of sweet corn and blue skies overhead, JP Kreutter set to shucking.

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Related Topix: Blooming Prairie, MN

Owatonna People's Press

Man faces felony charges for bad checks

' An Owatonna man, listed as homeless, made his first appearance in Steele County District Court on Monday to face charges of writing more than $1,700 in bad checks.

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Related Topix: Steele County, MN

Mon Aug 25, 2008

Owatonna People's Press

New system allows adults to monitor student progress

' It's on a computer, it's paperless and it's a new and better way for parents to monitor their child's progress in school.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Owatonna People's Press

Breaking records: Attendance to Steele County Free Fair is up

Fairgoers viewed thousands of items and sevices at the Four Seasons Centre at the Steele County Free Fair.

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Related Topix: Steele County, MN

Sun Aug 24, 2008

Owatonna People's Press

Combating childhood obesity in the lunch line

A new Aquafina vending machine in the Commons of Owatonna High School is one of many new vending machines in the school that only serve water instead of soda.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Deli Food, Family, Kids, Education Etc.

Owatonna People's Press

Man sent to jail for writing bad checks

A man convicted of writing bad checks will serve a year in jail. Jeremiah J. Bauer, 22, pleaded guilty to the felony charge of issuing dishonest checks totaling more than $250 in May.

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Related Topix: Steele County, MN

Sat Aug 23, 2008

Owatonna People's Press

COPE proposes year-round schooling

' Overcrowding in the Owatonna school district could be eliminated by adopting a year-round academic schedule, according to a proposal made to the district by a local activism group.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Owatonna People's Press

Director of Steele County Red Cross resigns

' Saying it was an "excruciating decision," Kim Purscell tendered her resignation Friday as the executive director of the Steele County Chapter of the American Red Cross.

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Related Topix: Steele County, MN

Owatonna People's Press

Owatonna man accused of threatening wife with knife

' An Owatonna man faces felony charges after allegedly threatening his wife with a Ginsu knife.

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Related Topix: Steele County, MN

Fri Aug 22, 2008

Owatonna People's Press

Students seek vaccinations before first day of school

' Twelve-year old Laura Schlichter is excited about heading back to school in two weeks.

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Related Topix: Mumps, Health, Steele County, MN, Chickenpox

Owatonna People's Press

Claremont woman crowned Princess Kay

' Kristy Mussman of Claremont was named the 2008-2009 Princess Kay of the Milky Way, Wednesday night in St.

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Related Topix: Claremont, MN, Drink, Milk, Steele County, MN, University of Minnesota

Owatonna People's Press

Recovery School teachers still without new contracts

' Staff is expected to return to the Recovery School of Southern Minnesota on Monday despite the fact that no teacher contracts have been settled for the upcoming school year.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Thu Aug 21, 2008

Owatonna People's Press

More charges filed against Oakridge Builders

Additional felony charges have been filed against the co-owners of Oakridge Builders of Owatonna, accusing the men of forging liens and not paying its subcontractors, thus bilking local businesses out of nearly ...

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Related Topix: Steele County, MN

Owatonna People's Press

Bid granted for Walnut Avenue flood mitigation project

' The City of Owatonna is one step closer to alleviating drainage problems on Walnut Avenue.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Flood, Kimball, MN

Owatonna People's Press

State law precludes harsh penalties for marijuana growers

' The recent seizure of 600 live marijuana plants in an indoor growing operation in Owatonna could mean much less prison time for those involved when compared to those manufacturing other drugs in the state ...

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Related Topix: Steele County, MN, Drugs

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