Steele County Times

01/10/2026

Owatonna’s Aliah Fischer and McKayla Selle were crowned as champions of the Belle of the Border tournament in St. James last weekend for their collectively undefeated performances.

https://steelecountytimes.com/fischer-and-selle-crowned-st-james

01/10/2026

BP Chamber holds ribbon-cutting at new smoke shop

https://steelecountytimes.com/bp-chamber-holds-ribbon-cutting-new-smoke-shop

01/09/2026

Dornink calls for vote on state’s top corrections official

https://steelecountytimes.com/dornink-calls-vote-states-top-corrections-official

01/08/2026

Carolers fill the air with holiday joy

https://steelecountytimes.com/carolers-fill-air-holiday-joy

01/08/2026

Here's this week's Dairy Trivia Question!

In what area is the most money spent from the dairy checkoff investment on behalf of dairy farmers?

A. National Projects
B. Administration
C. Research
D. Dairy Experience

Place your answer in the comments section below for the chance to win a prize!

01/07/2026

Attention Blooming Prairie Utilities Customers!

Starting this year, we have added rebates for standard-capacity ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump clothes dryers. Heat pump clothes dryers use up to 50% less energy than standard electric dryers – _helping you save on your utility bills!

Visit us online at www.SaveEnergyInBloomingPrairie.com for rebate information and more ways to save energy and money.

01/06/2026

The year 2025 was kind to Steele County athletes and sports fans alike, offering up some memories that will last a lifetime for all involved. Check out Johnnie's top 10 moments and stories from the past year.

Read the story at https://steelecountytimes.com/top-10-moments-2025

01/06/2026

Bennett launches run for governor to ‘make a real difference’

On the same day Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the governor’s race, state Rep. Peggy Bennett, a Republican from Albert Lea, formally announced her campaign at Albert Lea High School.

Read the story at https://steelecountytimes.com/bennett-launches-run-governor-make-real-difference

01/05/2026

Although many people may not know her name, Haydee Segura has become a fixture in downtown Owatonna at the Farmer’s Market in Central Park and now at the Zamboni Event Center’s indoor market.

Read the story at https://steelecountytimes.com/local-baker-goes-mexico-oslo-texas-owatonna

01/05/2026

Christmas community dinner a favorite with seniors

Community News 2 January 2026 Christmas community dinner a favorite with seniors Bob Haberman said he attends the community dinner each year. An Owatonna native, he said, he does not really know a lot of people in town anymore as he spent many years as the caretaker for his parents as well as workin...

01/02/2026

Appeals Court judge sentenced in DWI case

Read the story here: https://steelecountytimes.com/appeals-court-judge-sentenced-dwi-case