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Doc Ertel and his wife arrived in Ellendale in the early part of the 20th century. Reportedly, their intent was to stay in the area for a couple years, acquire experience and build a good reputation, then move on to a more urban setting.
That's not what happened though. Doc Ertel stayed for...
As technology continues to change, so, too, does the way to report non-emergency crimes to local law enforcement.
Last week the Rice Steele 911 Center based in Owatonna rolled out Spark, a cutting-edge online reporting tool designed to streamline the process of reporting non-emergency...
School year 1950-1951 Steele County District 82Standing: Sonja Underland, Sherry Thompson & teacher Miss Betty Winzenberg. Starting at window side, Desk Row 1: Betty Jirousek, Donna Thompson, Pat Moore, Carol Underland; Desk Row 2: Allie Crabtree, Roxanne Anderson, Helen Conklin, Janice Calverley, Jerry Calverley; Paul Underland. Desk Row 3: Judy Calverley, Janice Jirousek, Gene Thompson, Donald Calverley, Gary Calverley, Millie Crabtree.
History is in the air at the Ellendale Community Center the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. That’s when the members of the Ellendale Area Heritage Society hold their regular meetings, transact society business, and then reminisce. They invite anyone interested to join them.
“There’s...
New Richland Mayor Janda Ferguson
New Richland city council member and deputy mayor Janda Ferguson became the city’s acting mayor following the resignation of Loren Skelton during the council’s July 22 meeting. Citing health concerns, Skelton stepped down so he can move to be closer to family. With his resignation, Ferguson...
In late June, the Mayo Clinic Health System clinic building in New Richland experienced significant damage from weather-related flooding, which resulted in a temporary closure. After a thorough assessment, Mayo Clinic Health System has determined that the building is no longer safe for staff or...
Beginning with the August 19 regular meeting of the New Richland city council, city resident Brandy Jacobson is temporarily occupying the open position previously held by Janda Ferguson. Her term will end December 31.
Council members tabled their decision regarding an updated council pay...
My first conscious trip to the New Richland Mayo Clinic came in 2000.
I was not yet three years old. After playing a little too roughly in Amy Ferber’s day care, I tripped and went head first into the corner of a dresser. Amy brought me into the bathroom, pulled my hair back to look at my...
Waseca County commissioners and leaders, Waseca Chamber of Commerce members and others met with state-level leaders during a morning reception on Tuesday, August 20.
Area representatives, senators and candidates took part in a “legislative update” during the August 21 regular meeting of the Waseca County board of commissioners. Speaking for 10 or so minutes each were Representative Peggy Bennet (District 23A); Representative John Petersburg (District 19B);...
Sheriff Lon Thiele receives his certificate from an FBI official after graduating from a week-long FBI National Command Course. Only 52 law enforcement leaders from around the country were honored to take part in the training in mid-July.
Steele County Sheriff Lon Thiele hasn’t been one to shy away from enhancing his leadership skills over the past few years. And just last month he found himself in the middle of another prestigious training opportunity.
Thiele was one of 52 law enforcement leaders from across America to take...
The new Minnesota State trooper patch.
“ASK A TROOPER” by Sgt. Troy Christianson of the Minnesota State Patrol
Question: I heard the Minnesota State Patrol got a new design for your patches and squad cars. Can you talk about that?
Answer: You are correct. For the first time in more than 50 years, the Minnesota State Patrol...