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Albert Lea Care Facility Expands Water Testing After New Legionnaires' Cases

Two residents of St. John's Lutheran Community in Albert Lea have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease since the facility identified its first case in July, and the senior care campus has responded by restricting water use and expanding testing across its water system. The facility detected Legionella bacteria in samples from portions of its water system, according to a statement from the organization.

Albert Lea, MN · 2d
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Retirees Say This Charming Minnesota Town Is So Cheap That Social Security Is All You Need

There’s a town in southern Minnesota where the cost of living is so reasonable that retirees actually laugh when they check their bank accounts, and not in the sad way. Austin, Minnesota has been quietly doing everything right while the rest of the country has been busy making housing unaffordable and grocery bills terrifying.

Austin, MN · 6d
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Albert Lea introduces new recreation manager

The City of Albert Lea recently announce Dylan Hanson as its new recreation manager. He will oversee staff and work with partners who provide recreational programming and manage several facilities, including the City Arena, Aquatic Center, Senior Center and Marion Ross Performing Arts Center. Hanson brings a great deal of...

Albert Lea, MN · 1d
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No ID needed: Free turkey drive-through in Austin Nov. 14

AUSTIN, Minn. — Hormel Foods Corporation is teaming up with Hy-Vee, the United Way of Mower County and local organizations to give away thousands of turkeys to help families prepare for the holidays. The Hometown Turkey Takeover will happen Saturday, Nov. 14, starting at 9 a.m. at the Mower...

Austin, MN · 4d
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Albert Lea backs $300K loan for Pro Manufacturing expansion

ALBERT LEA, Minn. — The Albert Lea City Council voted to approve financial assistance for a local manufacturing company looking to expand its operations. The council approved the assistance package for D & S Holdings to expand Pro Manufacturing on 209th Street, a service road off East Main Street. The company manufactures, coats and delivers steel products.

Albert Lea, MN · 7h

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Alden-Conger school referendum brings property tax relief

(ABC 6 News) — Property owners in the Alden-Conger School District could see a small decrease in their property taxes after voters approved one part of the district’s latest referendum. The referendum included two questions, with voters approving a proposal to refinance existing school debt but rejecting a separate request for $500,000 in additional funding […]

Alden, MN · 1d

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Moore says Fry slandered her, county is negotiating in ‘bad faith’

When the Steele County Commissioners voted unanimously on Aug. 25 to pursue a contract with Dr. Kellyanna Moore, who has filled the coroner role since 2009, it appeared the Steele County coroner saga was close to a resolution. However, the negotiations between Moore and Steele County Attorney Robert Jarrett seem to have hit an impasse. The commissioners went into closed session, which the agenda cited as being protected under attorney-client privilege, following Tuesday’s board meeting and reconvened for the subsequent open session to publicly discuss the coroner contract structure. The discussion was spearheaded by Jarrett. His position was that the current services agreement as outlined provided no coverage options for claims related to coroner services—such as body transportation and workers’ compensation suits for those currently employed through Moore’s office—and that the Minnesota County Insurance Trust could not offer coverage. It was his belief that the gap in coverage could leave the county open to litigation in the future. As such, he said he refused to sign off on the services agreement as proposed. Moore contended that no claims have been made against her office during her time as the Steele County coroner and that her insurance as well as that

Steele County, MN · 2d

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Holiday Train to whistle into Owat.

The Holiday Train will be whistling its way into Owatonna this holiday season in an effort to bring the community together while fighting food insecurity at the same time. Owatonna will be one of many communities across Canada and the U.S. hosting the Canadian Pacific Kansas City, CPKC, Railroad during its annual tour which begins Nov. 19. The Owatonna stop will take place Dec. 11 at 3:45 p.m. at the railroad crossing between Viracon and Wenger Corporation.

Owatonna, MN · 2d

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7,000 Free Turkeys Up for Grabs in Minnesota Before Thanksgiving

A food company is coming through for turkey lovers in Minnesota.

Austin, MN · 1d

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Winnebago County Post-Election Audit Confirms Election Night Results

Following the November 3rd General Election, Winnebago County officials conducted the required post-election audit on Thursday, November 12th. The audit confirmed a perfect match between the hand count and the election night results from the voting machines. By Iowa law, the Secretary of State randomly selects a precinct in each...

Winnebago County, IA · 1d

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Owatonna Football ends their season in a heartbreak loss

The Owatonna Huskies football team saw their 2026 season come to an end after a heartbreaking 25-20 loss to Rochester Century in the section semifinals on Saturday, Oct. 31. After putting together a strong season finishing with a 7-1 record in the regular season, the Huskies were hoping to continue their season with another playoff win. However, Century came out on top, ending Owatonna’s season and bringing a tough ending to what had been a successful season.

Owatonna, MN · 2d

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Southern Minnesota seniors get free medical rides via SMART grant

AUSTIN, Minn. — SMART, the public transit system serving Southeastern Minnesota, has been awarded more than $45,000 in grants to help residents access medical care and essential services. Mayo Clinic Health System awarded SMART a $29,000 Impact Grant through its Community Giving Program to support free transportation for seniors...

Austin, MN · 1d

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An overview of Steele County’s $4.8 million construction efforts this year

Steele County Engineer Jacob Rezac updated the Steele County Commissioners on their 2026 County Construction projects and an outlook on projects on the horizon for 2027 on Tuesday. Rezac’s presentation included construction windows and an itemized cost for each project which in total incurred a bill of $4,764,000. The first project subheading included retrofitting various culverts in the county. A 10 by 8 box culvert was installed in Havana Township at 64th Street NE under bridge 74J33. The approximate cost was $185,000, which came in at 26% under budget. The project’s duration was from Sept. 21 to Sept. 28 and issues faced included utility conflicts and relocation. A pair of box culverts measuring 16 by 8 and 16 by 9 respectively were installed in Summit Township under bridge 74J37 at 19th Street SE. The approximate cost came in at $468,000, which was 32% under budget. The project’s duration was from Sept. 4 to Sept. 28. Issues faced included high water due to rain. A 12 by 8 box culvert was installed at CSAH 18 under bridge 74J36 at an approximate cost of $437,000, which was 49% under budget. The project’s duration was from Aug. 10 to Sept. 15. Issues faced

Steele County, MN · 2d

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Austin Salvation Army kettle lock-up challenge raises funds

(ABC 6 News) – The Salvation Army’s Kettle Lock Up Challenge in Austin brought local leaders together to raise money during the holiday season. The fire chief, members of the Austin Brewers hockey team and a Salvation Army lieutenant were escorted to a lock-up where they made phone calls to as many people as they […]

Austin, MN · 1d

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Intro to hoops: Owatonna boys basketball is undwerway

A new season brings new expectations, new opportunities, and for the Owatonna Huskies, one final opportunity for a group of seniors to leave their mark on the basketball program. As the opening tip of the 2026-27 season gets closer, Owatonna is preparing for a season built around team chemistry, athleticism,...

Owatonna, MN · 2d

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Owatonna Planning commission moves forward with ordinance amendments (Steele County)

After being asked 100 questions by Owatonna, Northfield and Pine Island residents about data centers, the Owatonna Planning Commission moved forward with recommending its proposed ordinance amendments, including defining and regulating data centers. “It’s a 0.001% area of what we’re doing,” Community Development Manager Greg Kruschke said about data centers...

Owatonna, MN · 2d

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Hearts for Hoffmann: Owatonna cleaning company collects donations for St. Peter mental health center

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - An Owatonna cleaning company is collecting supplies for boys receiving mental health care at the Leo A. Hoffman Center in St. Peter. Andrew’s Pro Cleaning organized the drive after working at the nonprofit and learning it needed supplies. The donations will go to boys living at the center.

Owatonna, MN · 2d