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Fiber artists converge in Owatonna for rug hooking retreat
These fiber artists are hooked for life. Visitors from around the Midwest are gathering in Owatonna this weekend for the Straight River Rug Hook-in for three full days of crafts and camaraderie. “Once you start rug hooking, you usually get addicted to it,” said organizer Joyce Weese. Weese, owner of Straight River Rug Hooking and...
Carleton, St. Olaf rank second, third nationally in Peace Corps volunteers
When the Peace Corps released its rankings of colleges and universities that have produced the highest all-time number of volunteers since 1961, Carleton College ranked No. 2 and St. Olaf College came in No. 3. Since the Peace Corps founding in 1961, 504 Knights and 483 Oles have served as Peace Corps Volunteers. In the last 20 years, Carleton College and St. Olaf College have both made history for being...
Split HRA approves funding for downtown rehabbers
On a second vote in a factious meeting after the first vote died in a tie, the Faribault Housing and Redevelopment Authority voted 5-2 Monday night to give another $250,000 to the investment group that is rehabbing downtown buildings. Nort Johnson, who is a contracted manager of the project on behalf of the investors, argued that the HRA had already promised the funds. In 2022 the HRA and the Economic...
Baseball Game Recap: Kasson-Mantorville Takes a Loss
After flying high against Lake City last Monday, Kasson-Mantorville came back down to earth. The Kasson-Mantorville Komets fell just short of the Lake City Tigers by a score of 4-3 on Thursday. Kasson-Mantorville was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Lake City apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played.
AAUW prepares for final book sale
For the final time, the local members of the American Association of University Women are unloading and sorting hundreds of donated books. Since 1970, their annual book sale has helped fund college scholarships and given back to various community organizations, according to a history provided by longtime AAUW member Pat Rice. The booksellers have received support over the years, ranging from prison inmates helping unload books to businesses offering freebies...
Coudron named Owatonna Teacher of the Year
For language arts teacher Katie Coudron, teaching is all about raising up the next generation of readers, writers and educators. Coudron was named Owatonna Teacher of the Year at the Owatonna Education Association (OEA)’s May 8 banquet. The honor has caused her to reflect on her 20-year career in education. “I am one of those...
Music choices will abound downtown Friday
IF YOU GO FRIDAY Car Cruise Night runs 6-9 p.m. on Central Avenue. The road will be closed to regular traffic. The bands will perform in the 200 block of Central. Free. Cory Farley performs from 7-10 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Golf Box, off of Fourth Street NE between Central Avenue and Corks and Pints. $15 admission. The Over and Back Band performs at 7 p.m at Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, 101 6th St. NW. Free. e9bd08b5-7b0f-4dac-b08f-30ccc7c80af6 Whether country, hard rock...
Coudron picked Owatonna’s top teacher
A veteran language arts teacher in Owatonna has been named the district’s Teacher of the Year. Katie Coudron, who teaches at Owatonna Middle School and Owatonna High School, was awarded the honor at the Owatonna Education Association banquet May 8. Coudron is originally from Wausau, Wis. She received her...
College students in Northfield helped Democrats win in 2020. But will they vote for Biden in 2024?
NORTHFIELD, Minn. — On a gloomy day down the street from St. Olaf and Carleton colleges, there was a raw, uncertain view of the future.In 2020, there was an unexpected surge in votes for Democrats from the precincts in and around the two college campuses, up 6% compared to 2016. According to the state, 90% of votes in the area went to Democrats.But in the overwhelmingly Democrat-leaning community, there was a disconnect between voter support and candidate positions. "I am thinking about the student loans that I have to pay back and the high cost of living," said Grace Bassekle.The students...
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