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Steele Co. Road Work Update
A number of road improvement projects will be starting in June in Steele County, which will affect motorists. Starting Monday, June 5, bridge replacement will begin on CSAH 34 (26th Street Northwest) just about two miles west of Interstate 35...
Steele Co. Preservation Award
Steele Co. Preservation Award
Steele Co. Preservation Award
Each year the Steele County Historical Society presents their preservation award to a  building or property for the efforts in preserving the history of the property. Past winners include St. Joseph Catholic Church, Owatonna Public Utilities, the Alexander home, Lerbergs, West Hills Complex and others...
New Exhibitions at the Owatonna Art Center
New Exhibitions at the Owatonna Art Center
New Exhibitions at the Owatonna Art Center
Sunday, May 7, two new exhibitions will open at the Owatonna Arts Center. There will be an opening reception on that date from 1-5PM. At 2PM, Coda, the keyboard and sax duo of Malcolm and Scott, will perform music from the '30s and '40s along with show tunes...
Steele County Bike Workshop
Steele County Bike Workshop
Steele County Bike Workshop
SHIP stands for Statewide Health Improvement Partnership, and they've teamed up with Steele County Public Health, Owatonna and Medford to present a Bikeable Community Workshop. It'll be May 16 from 9AM to 3PM in the Morehouse Room of Owatonna Public Utilities...
Steele Co. 911 Issues Fixed
Steele Co. 911 Issues Fixed
Steele Co. 911 Issues Fixed
Update: Steele County Emergency Management reports that earlier 911 system issues have been resolved. The fiber optic line is working as it should and 911 is functioning normally. Steele County Emergency Management notes that they might be having problems with the 911 system...
Transit Grants Announced
Transit Grants Announced
Transit Grants Announced
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith along with Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle announced $23.7 million in grants for needed transit services in nonmetro Minnesota. Recipients of grants in our area include: Three Rivers Community Action, which serves Goodhue, Rice and Wabasha counties - $620,600 Cedar Valley Services of Freeborn, Mower, Steele and Waseca counties - $471,800 ...
Eat Out for a Cause
Eat Out for a Cause
Eat Out for a Cause
My goodness, there is no lack of places to go for good eating in the coming weeks here in Southern Minnesota. We can start off Thursday, March 16, at the Owatonna Eagles where the Steele County Humane Society will host their pancake supper and silent auction from 4:30-7PM...
Hometown Sampler Coming Up
Hometown Sampler Coming Up
Hometown Sampler Coming Up
The annual Steele County Hometown Sampler takes place this weekend. The event kicks off Minnesota Food Share Month. In March, money raised by the food shelf is eligible for matching funds. Showtimes at the Little Theatre of Owatonna are 7PM Friday, March 3, 3PM and 7PM Saturday, March 4, and 2PM Sunday, March 5...
Steele County Plane Crash
Steele County Plane Crash
Steele County Plane Crash
The Rice-Steele Dispatch Center was notified Thursday night around 8:15PM of a missing plane. The plane was discovered west of Ellendale near Beaver Lake. The pilot was able to walk to a nearby residence and notify law enforcement. The pilot was airlifted by North Memorial...
Habitat Accepting Applications
Habitat Accepting Applications
Habitat Accepting Applications
Habitat for Humanity of Steele-Waseca Area announces that they are now accepting prequalification forms for their habitat Homeownership Program. If you're in need of affordable housing and willing to partner to build your own home, this is something you might want to look into...

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