FESTIVAL OF TABLES COMMITEE The Festival of Tables Committee for 2024 included tri-chairs Lori Lair, Sandy Finley and Susan Johnson, and members Deb Buck, Nancy Westphal, Julie Thompson, Janann Langer, Kay Oberle and Sue Gasney. 8dc81099-6697-417f-bd0c-a20d66272fb9
Owatonna High School students got a close-up view of severe storms this week, without having to leave the classroom.
On a second vote in a factious meeting after the first vote died in a tie, the Faribault Housing and Redevelopment Authority voted 5-2 Monday night to give another $250,000 to the investment group that is rehabbing downtown buildings.
Rice County residents will be able to express their opinions and concerns regarding a controversial proposed gravel mine after the Board of Commissioners voted to extend the permit process another 60 days, allow public comment and further review possible environmental impacts of the mine.
Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, e-edition, prep sports, obituaries, entertainment and more.
Explore newsletters
When Carleton College junior Jonah Docter-Loeb started planning the second annual Beaverfest, the junior from Washington, D.C. wanted this year’s event bigger and better than last year.
VISIT Store hours for Fine Fettle are Monday 9 a.m. to noon; Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The owners suggest customers stay tuned for the possibility of extended summer hours. 61597af4-0637-43e7-a6cd-dbe79e829815
Waseca County and the city of Waseca both discussed and voted on road projects at their May 7 Board of Commissioners and City Council meetings.
Maintaining lakes can be difficult without proper boat ramps to access them. Waseca County staff is looking to fix that problem at two of the county’s waters.
The St. Peter Ambassadors are piloting a new program to give local businesses a helping hand, starting with what is soon-to-be the community’s newest brewery.
With inflation, rising expenses and dwindling student enrollment threatening to eat up the St. Peter School District’s cash reserves, the School Board met for a special meeting April 29 to approve a two-year budget plan to keep the district’s unassigned general fund balance in the positive.
The TCU Introduction to Engineering Design students are showcasing their ingenuity and skill in a unique project focused on creating containers for headphones. This hands-on endeavor not only challenges their technical abilities but also emphasizes the importance of effective communication a…
A Le Center man is accused of causing over $1,000 in damages after allegedly kicking in an apartment door.
As part of a comprehensive replacement schedule, the Wanamingo Fire Department is laying the groundwork to order a roughly $1 million customized pumper truck which could double as a response vehicle equipped for medical emergencies.
A high-speed chase began in Kenyon and ended in Faribault Sunday, charges allege.
As a volunteer case manager for The Retrievers, Nicole Fredrickson usually is leading searches for lost dogs.
The rarest flower in Minnesota, the Minnesota dwarf trout lily, is classified as endangered at the federal and state level. A St. Olaf College environmental studies professor said it could soon be endangered locally due to a proposed mine on a site where the lily is present.
The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Denver Nuggets for game five of the Western Conference …
The Minnesota Twins start a three-game series at home against the New York Yankees on Tuesday.
Plans in the Minnesota House to vote on a proposed equal rights amendment were sidetracked M…
As the sun came up over the Minnesota Capitol on Saturday morning, the state’s new flag rose…
Former President Donald Trump’s planned campaign visit to Minnesota on Friday will mark his …
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has prompted health warnings across the Upper Midwest and Mont…
FORT NELSON, British Columbia (AP) — An intense wildfire could reach a town in western Canad…
The regular season is winding down and the Owatonna girls lacrosse team is one step closer to back-to-back Big 9 Conference titles, as the Huskies shut out Rochester John Marshall in a 13-0 victory on Federated Field Monday night.
Monday night, the Waseca boys tennis team traveled to Stewartville to close out the 2024 regular season. The Bluejays earned a commanding 7-0 victory over the Tigers, bringing the spring to a close with a record of 12-3 ahead of the MSHSL Section 1A Team Tournament.
The St. Peter softball team wrapped up a four-game home stand Thursday and Friday night with nonconference games against the Tri-City United Titans and the Stewartville Tigers. The Saints defense was solid both nights, allowing a single run over the two-game stretch, defeating TCU 5-1 before…
The Gopher Conference hosted its 2024 conference meet at Maple River High School over the weekend. New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva led area teams, with the girls team finishing as the runners-up with 99 points, and the boys finishing third with 71 points.
