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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. ...
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.
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...
Shy Kody With the Supermodel Walk is Today’s Pet of the Week!
Meet Kody: a shy-but-sweet pupper with loooooong legs who is today's Pet of the Week from Tri-County Humane Society!. Kody came to TCHS as a stray, so not much is known about his history. What we DO know is that Kody loves belly rubs! He can be a little timid at first, but will come out of his shell will love and patience! We suggest GoodPup virtual training (more on that below) to help boost his confidence. Kody is 50lbs with long legs that gives him a kind of "supermodel" walk...bonus points if you have a runway for him to walk!
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