Jeff Warner’s Ultimate Strength MEDFORD — Although changing schools can be difficult, when Anna Pettet decided to do so, she may have had the odds against her. Pettet, who is deaf, decided to pursue a Christian education at El Shaddai School in Owatonna, changing schools from the Minnesota State Deaf School in Faribault. However, since Pettet will be attending a private school, a sign language interpreter must be paid for by her family, a cost estimated at nearly $17,000. Wendy Reuer

Medical Reserve Corps to hold orientation session in Owatonna OWATONNA — Medical Reserve Corps – Steele County will hold an Orientation Session from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at the Steele County Public Health, 635 Florence Avenue. (Steele County Annex Building - West Hills).

Helping Hands: Night of Knights OWATONNA — The St. Mary’s School Gym was packed Saturday night, not for a basketball game or a concert, but for the school’s annual fundraiser: A Night of Knights. Wendy Reuer

Scott Ringhofer Benefit OWATONNA — For many, the love of a friend, brother, uncle and father was felt throughout town Saturday, March 21. A benefit and pool tournament was held for Scott Ringhofer’s two children. Ringhofer died in February, the result of heart disease — at the age of 32. Wendy Reuer