Owatonna Native Crowned the 73rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way
Owatonna native Jena Hanson was crowned the 73rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way last night, the day before the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
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The Ultimate Minnesota Chip Dip Just Got the Fair Food Treatment
Minnesota's iconic Top the Tater chip dip is now available deep-fried at the Steele County Fair.
Steele County Free Fair Launches Their Own App
The Steele County Free Fair is the biggest county fair in Minnesota and they now have their own app to make your trip to the fair even better.
2 Children Hurt in Suspected Drunk Driving Crash in Steele County
The crash was reported a few miles west of Ellendale.
Plea Deal For Rochester Shooting Connected to Treatment of Dog
The case against Coleman was scheduled to go to trial next week.
Byron Motorcyclist Hurt in Deer Crash Near Rochester
Another motorcyclist was injured in a collision with a deer on Friday evening.
Motorcyclist Hurt After Deer Crash Near Blooming Prairie
The State Patrol says the injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet.
Map of 10+ Black Bear Sightings in Southeast Minnesota
It's not just one black bear that has been spotted. Southeast Minnesota has logged multiple sightings in the last two weeks alone, including one with a cub.
State Patrol ID's Owatonna Woman Killed in I-35 Crash
First responders were dispatched to the deadly collision shortly before 8:00 Wednesday evening. The State Patrol indicates two vehicles were involved in the fatality.
State Patrol Responds to Fatal Crash on I-35 Near Owatonna
Preliminary information released by the State Patrol indicates two vehicles were involved in the fatality.