I'm the digital managing editor for KDHL-AM and Power 96 in Faribault and KRFO-AM and Kat Kountry 105 in Owatonna.
Tamara Gruhot
Trying Not to Die on the Oregon Trail
Remember the glory days of riding in a covered wagon across the prairie on the way to Oregon? Maybe fording a river or two and hunting for buffalo and rabbits? And especially not dying of dysentery or cholera?
No? Well, how about playing Oregon Trail in the comfort of your school computer lab...
A Look Back: Railways Race to Owatonna, Steele County
It was a race between the Minneapolis and Winona rail lines. Which would get to Owatonna first and claim right-of-way? The Steele County Historical Society’s Daniel Moeckly shares the excitement of the rail lines coming to Owatonna and how the improved transportation options benefited the city...
Faribault Teen Missing; Police Seek Information
Faribault police report that Pedro Jeremias Chel Cobo, 17, was last seen by his family on Sunday, September 11. He was reported missing on Wednesday.
Pedro is from Guatemala and has been in Faribault for 5-1/2 months. His family says he does not drive or have access to a vehicle, and he does not have a cell phone...
Spooky Poltergeist Light Perplexes Homeowners
When my family and I moved into a new house in February, we were excited. More rooms, more storage, a garage!
At first, everything was great. We unpacked. We settled in. We remembered which drawer we kept the spoons in and which cupboard we hid the Oreos in...
A Look Back: Vintage Business Signs, Rice County
The Rice County Historical Society has an extensive and eclectic collection of vintage Rice County business signs, many of which hang in Harvest and Heritage halls. They are always looking to add to the collection, so contact them at (507) 333-1212 if you have one to donate...
A Look Back: Owatonna’s Company I at the Mexican Border, Steele County
Barry Adams describes the conditions Owatonna’s National Guard Company I experienced during its stint fighting Pancho Villa along the Mexican border in 1916.
New episodes featuring Rice and Steele county history are posted to the Kat Kountry 105 YouTube channel and katkountry105...
Traveling Vietnam Wall Passes Through Owatonna
A good-sized crowd came out Wednesday to welcome the Traveling Vietnam Wall to Owatonna on its way to a weekend on display in Faribault.
A sea of bikes and classic cars, many with American flags flying, already was in evidence on the Steele County Fairgrounds by 1PM Wednesday afternoon...
A Look Back: Schimmel-Nelson Verti-Grand Piano, Rice County
The Rice County Historical Society has a rare Schimmel-Nelson Verti-Grand piano on display. Fewer than 20 of them were made in Faribault, and only four are known to remain.
New episodes featuring Rice and Steele county history are posted to the Kat Kountry 105 YouTube channel and katkountry105...
Minnesota State Fair Buying Tips from the Better Business Bureau
Have you got your Minnesota State Fair eating plan in place? Yes? Good. How about your purchasing plan? No? You just buy what you like when you find it? The Better Business Bureau advises fairgoers to take State Fair non-food purchases one step at a time...
A Look Back: 50 Years of Little Theatre of Owatonna, Steele County
The Little Theatre of Owatonna recently wrapped up its 50th season. Jerry Ganfield shares some of the behind-the-scenes details that go into launching and sustaining a successful community theater troupe.
New episodes featuring Rice and Steele county history are posted to the Kat Kountry 105 YouTube channel and katkountry105...