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Little girls make big impact

2010-09-01T20:36:22Z

OWATONNA — The MPact girls club at Northridge Church in Owatonna put power behind their club name when they raised money for Kids Against Hunger, a national nonprofit, and packaged more than 4,000 meals for children their age who suffer from hunger.

Artist creates mural for downtown ‘pocket park’

2010-09-01T20:34:17Z

OWATONNA— Artist Steve DeLaitsch has begun work on a new painting, one that will cover about 2,500 square feet: A mural at the new pocket park in downtown Owatonna.

Federal funding may help schools save jobs

2010-09-01T20:32:46Z

OWATONNA — Minnesota is set to receive $167 million in federal funding to keep more teachers and staff in schools, and a portion of the funding will be distributed to school districts in Steele County.

Artists interpret local scenes for arts center exhibit

2010-09-01T20:29:57Z

OWATONNA — The galleries at the Owatonna Art Center will be vibrant with color this month, as artists Emmy White, Calvin de Ruyter and Dick Graves bring their collaborative exhibit to Owatonna.

Health officials: Flu shots, whooping cough vaccine important

2010-08-31T21:39:54Z

OWATONNA — While most children have already received the immunizations they will need in order to attend school, there are a number of reasons parents should stay on top of vaccinations this fall.

Hwy. 14 project inches along

2010-08-31T21:38:16Z

OWATONNA — Even though the final Environmental Impact State for the Highway 14 improvement project between Owatonna and Dodge Center is in, the process is far from complete.

Club recognizes local caregivers through fundraiser

2010-08-31T21:36:07Z

OWATONNA — It’s an event that, despite its name, is hard to keep quiet.

Tickets available for Owl City's Halloween show

2010-08-31T21:32:16Z

OWATONNA — While ghouls and goblins are out haunting the streets, digital pop sensation Adam Young will be bringing in the crowds at Owatonna High School.

Harvest Run brings runners out for food shelves

2010-08-31T21:29:25Z

OWATONNA — On Sept. 18, local runners and walkers will take strides against hunger during a rural race — the brand new Harvest Run.

Lecturer discusses teaching diverse student population

2010-08-30T22:05:17Z

OWATONNA — Samuel Betances can remember the first time he met the principal.

School makes cultural awareness a priority

2010-08-30T22:04:03Z

OWATONNA — Officials in the Owatonna school district are making diversity a priority.

Medford parking lot gets face-lift

2010-08-30T22:02:33Z

MEDFORD — Students at Medford Public School will return this fall to a new design — a new parking lot design, that is.

Iowa man dies in crash near New Richland

2010-08-30T21:58:11Z

NEW RICHLAND — A crash that occurred on Highway 30, about 1 mile east of New Richland on Sunday, resulted in the death of a driver from Buffalo Center, Iowa.

Program brings claims assistance to rural veterans

2010-08-30T21:57:04Z

OWATONNA — Local veterans looking for help with counseling or filing claims will have a chance to ask an expert on Thursday when the Disabled American Veterans Mobile Service Office rolls into Owatonna.

Monument of faith

2010-08-28T21:00:48Z

OWATONNA — The town’s landscape is now graced with a 20-foot statue of Jesus for drivers on Interstate 35 to enjoy.

Council annexes property for future development

2010-08-28T20:59:19Z

OWATONNA — The Owatonna City Council has annexed 13.54 acres from Owatonna Township, property that will be used for industrial development.

Local volunteer honored by McKnight Foundation

2010-08-28T20:58:09Z

OWATONNA — When Berlyn Staska first picked up a trumpet in Harry Wenger’s band room, he had no idea the music would follow him throughout his life.

Rotary prepares for annual Corn Feed

2010-08-28T20:54:20Z

OWATONNA — If you don’t have plans for lunch on Tuesday, get it delivered.

Grocers: Local consumers safe from egg recall

2010-08-27T21:55:38Z

OWATONNA — Consumers concerned about the safety of their breakfast fare need not worry, local grocers say.

Suicide data leads to creation of support foundation

2010-08-27T21:53:11Z

OWATONNA — Suicide is the second leading cause of death for those between the ages of 15 and 34 in Minnesota, and the number of Minnesotans who died from suicide is nearly three times higher than people who died from homicide, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.