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Owatonna man charged after allegedly assaulting 3 women
An Owatonna man has been charged with making threats of violence and three counts of domestic assault after he allegedly pulled three women to the ground by their hair and threatened to kill them. Dario Hernandez, 32, was charged in Steele County District Court with a felony count for the threats along with three misdemeanors on Oct. 18, following an incident which took place just after midnight of the same day. ...
Meriden Township woman charged with assault
A Meriden Township woman is facing charges of second degree assault with a deadly weapon and making threats of violence following an incident in which, while heavily intoxicated, she allegedly pointed a gun at her husband. Megan Jean Neisus, 40, was charged in Steele County District Court on Oct. 15 over an incident which took place two days prior at the couple’s home. Her husband called police to report that his wife had been drinking and at one point threatened him at gunpoint. ...
Waseca man charged with making terroristic threats
A Waseca man has been charged with making terroristic threats towards law enforcement, assault of a law enforcement official and obstruction of legal process following an eventful arrest shortly after midnight on October 11. Randall Edward Rosevelt Kaupa, 28, was charged in Waseca County District Court on Oct. 14 with the charges, three days after Waseca police on patrol noticed a vehicle going more than 50 mph in a 30 mph zone and executing an illegal u-turn. ...
Dede Zamboni returning to celebrate 100th birthday with Owatonna friends
"If the Zambonis were there, it was a good party." Owatonna Arts Center Artistic Director Silvan Durben recalls a friend saying that years ago, when twin sisters Edith and Jean Zamboni still made frequent appearances at events in Owatonna. Longtime members of the community, the two were known to light up a room and raise spirits with their presence. Edith, known to most as Dede, is headed back to Owatonna this week for an especially important party — her 100th birthday celebration. ...
Homegrown author touring debut picture book in Owatonna classrooms
First graders at Wilson Elementary were stunned to learn the author visiting their class grew up attending school in Owatonna just like them. Fresh off the Oct. 1 release of her debut picture book “Goat’s Boat Won’t Float,” author Kim Larson returned to her hometown this week to tour local elementary classrooms, reading her new book to local kids. Released by The Little Press Publishing, “Goat’s Boat Won’t Float” follows the adventures of a fainting goat and a turkey. ...
5 Huskies named to All-Conference girls soccer team, 2 named honorable mentions
Owatonna’s class of 2025 has a lot of special athletes, and you just need to look at what the seniors on the Huskies girls soccer team did this year to realize that. Five Owatonna players were named to the Big 9 All-Conference team and an additional two were named honorable mentions for the team. All of the players selected for all-conference honors were seniors, as the Huskies had 11 seniors on their roster this year. ...
'Sweater Weather' brings teens together for connection
Beneath a crisp autumn sky, something remarkable unfolded in Owatonna. Concerned about the growing disconnect among young people, a group of residents took action, organizing an outdoor event designed to cultivate social skills and forge new friendships. What made this gathering truly unique was its unexpected atmosphere. Despite the chilly air, a sense of warmth and coziness permeated by the fire pit. Laughter mingled with the rustling leaves, and smiles lit up faces as teenagers, bundled in their favorite sweaters, engaged in lively conversations while...
Downtown businesses collaborating for festive display contest
In the right hands, anything can become a work of art. Festive straw bale displays are popping up around downtown Owatonna, each hosted and decorated by a different business as part of a contest organized through the Owatonna Business Partnership. Receiving plain bales of hay, each business owner has a chance to put their own distinctive spin on it. Businesses owners have decorated scarecrows in years past, but this year’s...
Grass fires and other reports
Part of a ditch was reported on fire at 11:44 a.m. Monday near the intersection of Freeborn County Road 45 and 340th Street in Ellendale. A small grass fire was reported at 1 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of 810th Avenue and 160th Street in Glenville. 1 arrested for domestic assault Deputies arrested Jannifer […] The post Grass fires and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Rice County approves moving 911 Center to Faribault, Steele County to vote Tuesday evening
Editor’s note: The Steele County Board of Commissioners met after press time Tuesday to vote on this topic. Visit Owatonna.com for updates on how they voted and look in the next issue of the People’s Press. Low on space and in need of updated equipment, the Rice-Steele 911 Center will likely be making use of the historic building the Rice County Sheriff’s Office and Jail are leaving behind. After years...
Expanded dog agility studio opens in region
While most women in their 70s are enjoying retirement, Susan Bernhart of Owatonna has been working hard to put the finishing touches on her new and fully equipped professional dog agility studio in Owatonna next to the new home of the Steele County Humane Society and the Chase Dog Park on State Avenue. “We’re all […] The post Expanded dog agility studio opens in region appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Council at large, Ward 4 incumbents meet challengers for candidate forum
Editor’s Note: This is just a sampling of the questions asked during the candidate forum. Visit OwatonnaLive.com to watch the full forum. Affordable housing, economic development and health care were standout topics Monday, as candidates running for Owatonna City Council gathered for a candidate forum. Hosted by the People’s Press, Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and Owatonna Rotary Clubs, candidates for councilor at large and Ward 4 fielded...
Bulldogs win 25-22 in a nail-biter against the Panthers to advance to section semifinals
The Golden Brick rivalry between the JWP Bulldogs and the NRHEG Panthers was quickly renewed on Tuesday night after the two teams faced off against each other in the regular season. The Bulldogs won agains the Panthers in New Richland in the regular season, and JWP looked to beat them again on Tuesday night in the Section 2AA quarterfinals at home. The game was a back-and-forth matchup, especially in the fourth quarter, but the Bulldogs edged out the victory and advanced to the section semifinals. ...
Minnesota artist creates scale replica of Steele County Courthouse from 6,000 toothpicks
From the Eiffel Tower to Seattle’s Space Needle, Jerry Hackett has replicated some of the world’s most iconic buildings with little but toothpicks, wax paper and glue. The Shakopee-based artist recently turned his sights on the historic Steele County Courthouse, spending countless hours between May and August rendering the building down to its minute details. Steele County’s courthouse is the third in Minnesota to attract his attention, following Washington and...
'Wifery' sessions teaching livestock-vet skills exploding in popularity
The first session of the Wifery had a half dozen attendees. The second had 20 attendees with over 100 more on a waitlist. To Kathy Zeman, the farmer who organized the Wifery Livestock Skills Consortium, the surge in interest indicates a high level of need among livestock farmers. The consortium is a collaborative effort to teach rural farmers some of the basic veterinary skills they might need to keep livestock healthy, as rural vets have continued to stop serving large animals across the state and...
Morristown forum focuses on streets, infrastructure
Planning for the future and infrastructure improvements were at the heart of debate among candidates for the mayor and city council in Morristown. Both groups of candidates sat together on stage Wednesday night, answering the same questions no matter where their names will appear on the ballot in November. While three candidates were unable to attend, Val Kruger submitted his answers via voice recording and Dale Dulas submitted opening and closing statements to be read by a member of the Morristown Election Committee. ...
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