Steele County News

"This is where we learned our social skills," said Barbara Mrotz, member of the Ellendale Area Heritage Society.

The Minnesota Idea Open, a venture of Minnesota Community Foundation, announced last week that a Wayzata man is among the five finalists of "Challenge III: Working Together Across Cultures and Faiths." Selected by a group of expert judges, the top-five ideas addressed the Challenge question:A What is yourA best idea to build bonds and work together ... (more)

Jerome "Jerry" A. Wesely, 85, died Sunday, May 13, 2012, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Former Steele County Sheriff Gary Ringhofer has resigned from part-time and volunteer duties with the sheriff's office following a disturbance at a Dodge County bar.

Eleanor Anne Worke, 83, of Owatonna, died Monday, May 7, 2012, at Saint Marys Hospital, Rochester.

The Belau Report: Panelists will discuss a new model for delivering human services in southeastern Minnesota.

UPDATED: 8:30 p.m. A severe thunderstorm warning for Rice County expired at 8:30 p.m. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 11 p.m. Stick with Patch for updates.

I was honored to be a delegate to represent the people of Steele County at the endorsing convention in Mankato.