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United Way of Steele County Hosting an Ice Cream Social
United Way of Steele County will be hosting an Ice Cream Social for youth in grades 7 through 12 on Wednesday, July 24th, from 6-8 pm at Old Town Bagels in Owatonna. The event will offer a fantastic opportunity for kids to connect, play games, and enjoy a fun evening in a welcoming and safe environment. Every attendee will receive complimentary ice cream and a soft drink, making it a perfect summer treat.
United Way of Steele County, OTB want to address lack of gathering places for youth
Hangout spots have played an integral role in the social lives of American youth for decades. Arcades, shopping malls, drive-ins — if all these examples sound somewhat old-fashioned, perhaps it’s because these once-ubiquitous gathering places are a dying breed. As it works toward a solution for the lack of safe places for youth to gather, United Way of Steele County’s (UWSC) teen mental health action team has found a way...
Local 4-H student reports back from D.C. civics, leadership trip
From walking the halls of government to learning about good citizenship, Cody Shaw proudly represented Steele County in Washington, D.C. Shaw, an incoming senior at Owatonna High School, was one of 34 4-H students from Minnesota to be selected for Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), an annual 4-H program that unites students from around the country in Washington, D.C. to learn about leadership, civic engagement and the history of American government. ...
Sheriff's Office to implement body cameras
Following the lead of law enforcement agencies around the nation, The Steele County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is set to implement body worn cameras. The Steele County Board of Commissioners authorized the purchase in the amount of $141,120, which includes 26 cameras, unlimited cloud storage for each camera and other support services for the next five years. The SCSO has been exploring body camera options for several years. While the devices...
Arndts recognized as Steele County Farm Family of the Year
The Arndt family of Owatonna has been named Steele County’s “2024 Farm Family of the Year” by the University of Minnesota. Irwin and Donna Arndt started the Arndt Family Farm in 1955. They operated a small dairy herd, farrowed, and finished pigs, raised crops, and their 10 kids. After graduating at 17, Irwin’s son, Steve, joined the farm, and not long after, his brother Ken did as well. In 1980,...
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