Steele County Times

Owatonna's Kenzie Karsten connects on a Tigers' pitch in the bottom of the second inning in the Huskies' 10-9 walk-off win over Albert Lea Thursday in Big Nine Conference action. Karsten went 2-for-5 with an RBI. (SCT/Josh Zimmer)

Fielder's choice leads to Owatonna walk-off win over Albert Lea

After giving up three runs on the top of the seventh inning, the Owatonna High School softball team was just three outs away from having surrending the lead late for the second-straight game. Then, with Rilee Schmidt straddling first after a walk, Kenzie Karsten belted a triple to tie the game at 9...

The inheritance of Christ

This week is Holy Week. For some that means Chocolate candy. For others it means special services at church. It can mean a new dress or a new suit for a child. But these are just the trappings. They are supposed to help us remember the deeper meaning of the Cross and the Resurrection of Jesus...

Owatonna pitcher Alexa Sommers fires the ball toward home during the third inning of the Huskies' 14-0 Big Nine Conference loss to Winona Tuesday at Morehouse Park. Sommers went the distance, allowing 14 runs on 12 hits. (SCT/Josh Zimmer)

Winona uses 11-run fifth inning to steamroll Owatonna 14-0

Heading into the season, Owatonna High School’s head softball coach Brian Pilcher knew that Winona was going to be a one of the legitimate contenders for not just a Big Nine Conference title, but a state title. Through four innings, the Huskies trailed 3-0, leaving just enough room for a hopeful...

The canning pond is alleged to have food waste water pumped into it. With a heavy rain, the runoff of the water goes directly under the proposed new building site for the proposed Public Works Complex.

A sinking concern over public works

In light of the recent developments with the Public Works Complex, some issues apparently continue to arise. In the last episode of the saga, questions were raised concerning the land being designated by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as unbuildable. The county responded with documents...

Mark DeLap stands by his array of photographs on display at Perfect Day Cakes. His artwork can be viewed at the bakery through May.

Sweet photography on display at bakery

Perfect Day Cakes isn’t just tickling the taste buds, but creating a feast for all the senses. Owner Thea Farrington invites artists to display their artwork in her bakery. She gets unique decorations, the artists get a chance to show off their work, and her customers get to see the art that’s...

Huskies' senior Kodey Kiel hits a line-drive during the first inning of Owatonna's 7-3 win over Red Wing Thursday at Dartt's Park in Owatonna. The senior went 3-for-3 at the plate and collected seven strikeouts. (SCT/Josh Zimmer)

Kiel's heroics lead Owatonna to rally over Red Wing

Owatonna - It took a while to happen, but the bats woke up for the Owatonna High School baseball team at the right time. And when it did, the result was demoralizing. Led by Kodey Kiel’s bases-clearing double, the Huskies managed to register six runs on five hits in the bottom of the fifth inning...

Minnesota Wild forward Zach Parise wears his father's gloves and helmet during warmups prior to the clubs's 5-3 over Carolina Tuesday night at the Xcel Energy Center. Zach's late father, J.P., was a member of the North Stars. (Credit: NHL.com)

Light the Lamp

It’s hard to not enter the Xcel Energy Center for a Minnesota Wild game and not see Zach Parise jerseys. All sizes are represented, from a kid’s small to an adult extra-large. It’s also hard to disagree that he may be the face of the Wild since signing with his hometown team in 2012. On Tuesday’s...

Remember firefighter Jimmy Lanza - one of the heroes of 9/11 as he is fighting for his life in Mary Manner Walsh nursing facility in Manhattan.

American hero fighting for his life

A tribute to Jimmy Lanza and the firefighters who survived

Jimmy Lanza is dying. I put this together for him and we wish him God speed and a safe journey home. This awesome firefighter from NY has been in contact with me concerning Jimmy Lanza's status. Their stories touch our hearts. http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/sept-11/2016/09/11/911-reeg-fdny-r...

God Really Wants Hear From You!

While trying to teach one of my young daughters about prayer, the conversation went something like this… “Sweetheart, what is one thing you’d like thank God for today.” Without skipping a beat she smiled and said, “Candy.” And I said, in my best dad’s voice, “No honey, something really...