An abandoned home burns down in blaze

An abandoned home burnt down Sunday night in rural Blooming Prairie. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Late paper coming next week

Papers will be printed a day later next week due to the Labor Day holiday. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

It's back to work

Teachers and school staff are busy back to work getting ready for the upcoming school year. There have been many improvements made to the school as well. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Blooming Prairie family honored with Century Farm

The Krell family of rural Blooming Prairie were honored at the Steele County Free Fair on August 12 for having a Century Farm. The Minnesota Farm Bureau honored the family. Their farm was started on June 4, 1910. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

AAUW awards scholarships

The Blooming Prairie branch of the American Association of University Women awarded its' 2010 scholarships. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Local 4-H'er will compete at the state fair

Merry Lane 4-H member Kelsey Wolf will be competing in the digital photography category of the General Projects at the State Fair. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Another school year has arrived

The Blooming Prairie School District is preparing to open its doors for another school year. The school year starts on Tuesday, September 7. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Car goes up in flames north of Blooming

Austin Mayor Tom Stiehm and his three dogs escaped a fire that had engulfed his car on Highway 218 on the north side of Blooming Prairie Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Clarks Grove man charged with making threats

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Lawsuit filed against Dodge investigator and sheriff

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Board discusses privacy

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Frozen wine sizzles

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Notification meeting held

Robert Martinez, 26, is a level-three sex offender. He has been released from prison after serving his court-ordered sentence and is a free man. He has moved to Blooming Prairie. A notification meeting was held last week to answer any questions residents may have. Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Fair goers get crash course on buckling up

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Sign maker to retire this year

Denny Dunkirk retired this year from making the signs at the Steele County Free Fair. Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Tornado hits farms near Hayfield

A tornado did some damage near Hayfield Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Area veterans honored

Area veterans were honored on Sunday for the efforts during WWII. Wednesday, August 18, 2010

State's biggest county fair opens today

The Steele County Free Fair in Owatonna is open and ready for some fun. Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Dahlin, Thiele win sheriff's primary

The sheriff's race has slimmed to three. Chief Deputy Milo Dahlin and Deputy Lon Thiele won the primary and now join Gary Halverson, a write in candidate, for the race to the November elections. Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Another sex offender has moved to Blooming area

Robert Martinez, 26, is a level-three sex offender. He is registered with the Blooming Prairie Police Department. A meeting will be held today (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. at City Hall for more information. Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Primary Election Results

Friday, August 13, 2010

Sex offender moves into Blooming area

Local sheriff's officials are taking steps to notify the public about a high-risk sex offender who has moved into rural Blooming Prairie. Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Kid dies when retaining wall block falls off truck

A 17-year-old boy is dead after a retaining wall block crashed through the windshield of the van he was riding in. Wednesday, August 11, 2010

County has new prosecutor

A switch from private practice to the Steele County Attorney's Office just felt right for the newest Assistant Steele County Attorney Jennifer Dunn-Foster. Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Quilt honoring cancer survivors to be raffled

A quilt to pay tribute to all of the cancer survivors could be yours for only a $5 raffle ticket. Wednesday, August 11, 2010