Steele County Times
The small community of Blooming Prairie has turned a shade of pink and that color will be further accented as the fight against cancer continues.
The 18th Annual Blooming Prairie Cancer Auctions are scheduled for Friday, Sept. 7 and Saturday, Sept. 8 under the Big Tent, outside the Cue Company in ...
The Freeborn County Sheriff is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in an armed robbery by Clarks Grove.
Sheriff Kurt Freitag said a 911 call was received at 9:32 p.m. on Sept. 3 reporting an armed robbery at the Gopher Stop located on the edge of Clarks Grove. Sheriff’s deputies...
There was something different about painting Blooming Prairie pink with 250 flags this year.
The something different on Sunday afternoon was the absence of Philip Milton, a member of the Blooming Prairie Cancer Group for many years. Milton died of cancer on July 15.
Milton was always there, even...
Records are meant to be broken.
That's what happened Saturday, Aug. 25 at the 11th Annual Blooming Prairie Fire Department Brat and Sweet Corn Feed held at the fire hall when 650 enjoyed some delicious food.
Firefighter Mike Hoffman manned a donations table and encouraged visitors to place freewill...
After 25 years of protecting and serving people through law enforcement, a former sheriff’s deputy is popping and serving up something a little different these days.
Milo Dahlin of Ellendale began operating Schem’s Kettle Corn this summer at various festivals and events around the area, including...
With a passion to help others, Carl and Denise Wieman of Owatonna are on a crusade to find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis.
The Wiemans have found a unique way of combining their love for motorcycling as well as helping raise money for MS research. They are one of the organizers for the 33rdannual MS...
With the start of the school year right around the corner, six area teachers are off to head start after participating in the Arkema Science Teacher Program in Blooming Prairie.
Each summer, Arkema shared time, resources and expertise in order to spark students curiosity and generate enthusiasm for...
Both outstanding senior citizens for Steele County expressed extreme humility when accepting the 2018 Senior Citizen of the Year awards on Thursday at the Steele County Free Fair in Owatonna.
Mary Larson, 82, of Claremont was selected the top woman senior citizen and Gene Kispert, 87, of Owatonna...
Four large cutting-edge natural gas generator sets promise to bring more efficient and reliable energy to the region.
The Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency has dedicated a 38.8-megawatt station in Owatonna. Agency officials showed off the generators during an open house Aug. 8.
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Putting together the state’s largest county fair is no easy task in a normal year. But then add in what has transpired over the past year for officials at the Steele County Free Fair, it nearly becomes overwhelming.
Despite a year filled with obstacles and hurdles, the Steele County Fair kicks...
