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A year of firsts, cherished traditions celebrated during SCFF
After six eventful days, a little bit of rain and a lot of smiles, the 2024 Steele County Free Fair came to a close Sunday evening. During the week, fairgoers were able to witness a lot of firsts: the first time the Fair Square stage was sponsored by Wenger Corporation, the first time the fair selected the best new fair food before the fair official began (congratulations again, Noris Cuisine), the first time Brian Deml had his face painted inside the Four Seasons Centre (and...
New building for Family Promise Rochester set to house those in need
KIMT News Three's Maureen Dudley spoke with the nonprofit about it's new building opening in October. Family Promise Rochester receives grant and gives update to new facility. Family Promise Rochester receives grant to help get needed items for new facility.
Football players, coaches, and managers recognized at fair rally
Even with a new name, the Wenger Stage at Fair Square at the Steele County Free Fair continued the tradition of having the Owatonna football/cheerleader rally close out the fair Sunday night. Owatonna football coach Jeff Williams came out and introduced each of the players of the 2024 Owatonna Huskies team after the cheerleaders were introduced by varsity cheerleading coach Jenna Compton. The football and cheerleader rally has been going...
Red Cross seeking local blood donors
GIVE BLOOD To find upcoming blood drives in the area, visit redcross.org The next Red Cross blood drive in Owatonna is scheduled for 1-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church. 2bf3e47b-c304-456c-8082-969e22fb18d1 The Red Cross recently announced a critical need for blood donors, reporting a 25% reduction in its national blood supply since July...
Flores remembered, cheerleaders recognized at fair rally
The Owatonna cheerleading team returns for another sports season after losing a captain, a teammate, and friend right before the end of the school year. The team was recognized on the last day of the Steele County Free Fair on Sunday at the football/cheerleader rally. Head coach Jenna Compton introduced the varsity cheerleaders and also talked about Olivia Flores. Compton has been coaching cheerleading in Owatonna since 2010 and this...
New Mayo Clinic resident just finished competing in the Paris Olympic games
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Just days after competing in the Paris Games, a three-time Olympian is now pursuing a different passion right here in Minnesota.Dr. Andi Murez is proof you can pursue multiple passions. On Monday, she begins her residency in psychiatry at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, just weeks after competing in the Olympics with the Israeli swim team."If you work hard and set your goals, then anything is possible," said Murez.She swam at Stanford University in college while getting a degree in human biology."After I graduated, I wanted to continue professionally swimming, so I moved to Israel to represent the Israeli...
Sgraffito tile workshop at Arts Center Sept. 14
Winona Arts Center (WAC) welcomes potter Richard Spiller for a sgraffito tile workshop on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will scratch a design of their choosing or creation on either nine four-inch tiles or four six-inch tiles. Each tile is red, earthenware, leather hard clay with a white slip that has been applied. Pieces are then bisque-fired; Richard will then apply a clear glaze, fire them again, and return them to the Art Center at a later date. Cost is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Payment is to be made to WAC at 228 East Fifth Street, Winona, MN 55987. Email jsbenson50@gmail.com for questions and to register to save your spot. Maximum class size is 12.
Lake Mills and ISU’s Bacon Honors Whitver
An Iowa State football player will wear a different number on his jersey this season in a show of support for a former player who’s undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. State Senator Jack Whitver, a former starting wide receiver for the Cyclones, announced his diagnosis this spring. ISU football coach Matt Campbell invited Whitver and his family to join the team on the field this weekend.
Iowa man fired after passing out at a work-assigned ‘happy hour’ event
An Iowa man who was fired after passing out at a work-assigned “happy hour” event at a brewery is not entitled to jobless benefits, a judge has ruled. State records indicate Garrett Lomeli worked as an area manager for Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, a wine wholesaler located in Urbandale, until his dismissal in early […]
U.S. House Democrats’ campaign arm announces Iowa ad buys
The U.S. House Democrats’ campaign arm announced Monday it is making $27 million in new ad reservations in the lead-up to the 2024 general election, including more than $2.5 million in Iowa media markets. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced the ad buys as part of an “offensive push” ahead of the November election. […]
Minneapolis Man Dies Less Than 24 Hours After Landing In Brazil After Two Female Suspects Use Common Scheme to Lure the Entrepreneur to Be Drugged, Robbed
Authorities in Brazil have identified a female suspect in connection with the death of a Black entrepreneur from Minneapolis, who became the unwitting victim of […] Minneapolis Man Dies Less Than 24 Hours After Landing In Brazil After Two Female Suspects Use Common Scheme to Lure the Entrepreneur to Be Drugged, Robbed
End of Summer Golf Begins at These 25 South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa Courses
Did you see the forecast for this weekend? Friday, Saturday, and Sunday we will enjoy temps in the upper 80's and lower 90's. With the end of the golf season coming rapidly, golf courses will be calling you for a few rounds at area South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa courses.
Native views at the DNC
CHICAGO — The energy is much different heading into the Democratic National Convention than when I traveled to the Republican version in Wisconsin a month ago. So much has changed in a month — like the top of the Democratic ticket. The platform Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz will present to voters […]
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