At the end of each year, I ask myself whether to continue my monthly articles here at the Daily News because I wonder — “Is ...

Businesses across Minnesota closed their doors Friday in protest of the federal government’s ongoing mass deportation ...

Navigating News Today,” a community conversation with retired journalist Pamela Huey, will be held at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 5, 2026, at Associated Church, 800 Havana Road, Owatonna.

I begin this column referring to the photo attached. It was taken at a celebration of life for John McEnaney who passed away ...

It is easy to see Farmamerica’s snow-covered acres as a site in hibernation during the winter. But in our barns, the ...

The Owatonna boys hockey team started the year going back-and-forth between wins and losses, with their largest win streak ...

The Owatonna girls basketball team had to start the last two weeks against tough conference opponents, as the Huskies faced ...

The Owatonna boys basketball team are scheduled to end the regular season at home against the Northfield Raiders on Friday, ...

Steele County Public Health is seeking proposals from community-based nonprofit organizations to help prevent homelessness in Steele County. Approximately $150,000 is available for the 2026 funding ...

The North Star State aims something higher. It’s in the thousands standing for what’s right.

Blooming Prairie junior Wyatt Rafdal tied the school's record for most three-pointers in a game in the boys basketball team's eighth game of the season on Monday, Dec. 22. Eight ...

Owatonna's first two home meets of the 2026 calendar year took place right after big invites for the Huskies. For Thursday's ...