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Three of the four people involved in the crash died.

Tuesday night Ellendale was hopping as longtime business owner Mary Groth celebrated her 80th birthday. We've been able to snare a few photos from the event and here they are..

Ellendale Days will be observed this weekend with a number of new attractions. The first new addition takes place Thursday, June 22, at 6PM with the Walk for Alzheimer's. It starts at the liquor store and covers two and a half miles. You can get more information or register by calling Allison at (507) 383-6254...

The Minnesota State Patrol recently intercepted a sizable shipment of illegal drugs in the Owatonna area.

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...

The annual Christmas in the Country will be observed Saturday, December 10, throughout Ellendale. This marks a change in dates from the first Saturday in December to the second Saturday. Previous to that it was the first Sunday in December. Stores will open with treats and specials...

Update: The evacuation of Ellendale is now over. Residents may return to their homes. An area about 400 feet directly surrounding the derailment site will remain closed to the public until further notice. Please obey all road closure signs...

Come on out and support the Ellendale Fire Department on Wednesday, August 31. A meal will be served starting at 5PM at the Community Building. The menu consists of pulled pork sandwiches with fire house beans and a salad bar. A silent auction of pies will be held from 5-6PM...

Music comes in lots of variety of sounds and is a good way to bring people together in a friendly atmosphere. It is nice to know that more and more areas are coming up with ideas for local musicians to show their talents off, too. Owatonna Park and Rec and Brooktree Golf Course, 1369 Cherry St...

I tried my hand at painting with the help of the Clinks and Canvas gals who were at the Steele County Historical Society Thursday night. It was fun. There were eight tables and each one set for three painters. A small easel, paint brushes sitting on a paper towel, a mason jar filled with water and a not-so-blank canvas, plus a plastic apron...