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Blooming Prairie, MN — The Blooming Prairie community is kicking it into full force to celebrate the 23rd Annual 2-day Live Auction and other events. It is a big month with lots of activities going on leading up to the Live Auction.
The Field of Flags is going up again Sunday, August 25 and...
Janda Ferguson, 43, was sworn in as interim Mayor of New Richland during Monday night's city council meeting. Ferguson was first appointed to the New Richland city council, filling a vacant position in February of 2023. She also serves on the local Economic Development Authority.
Ferguson...
From left: Hazel Botten, Amelia McKenna, Josh Babcock, Dawn Tangen, SaraJo Vulcan, Conway Botten, Ryan Gehrke, Kaisley Gehrke, Janda Ferguson, Tanyce Bruegger and Chad Neitzel.
Several dozen people attended New Richland’s fifth annual Night to Unite celebration Tuesday evening, August 6, 2024 at New Richland City Park.
“Night to Unite” is meant to honor law enforcement officers and first responders, including medical personnel and firefighters.
“The weather...
The city of Ellendale rescinded its fines for un-mowed grass on the five lots owned by Daniel Petsinger. A unanimous decision was made after Petsinger mowed the lawns at the locations. The decision occurred during their regular meeting on August 8, 2024.
A public hearing regarding a 360-...
“Why Treaties Matter” is a collaborative exhibit currently on loan to the Freeborn County Historical Museum (FCHM). It is on view at FCHM, 1031 Bridge Avenue through Friday, August 30 (details below).
The exhibit explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S....
Jane and Allen Nelson (left) and Dr. Les Hansen (right)
The Steele County Free Fair honored Dr. Les Hansen and Jane and Allen Nelson as the 2024 recipients of the Livestock Hall of Fame Award.
DR. LES HANSEN
Achievments
- Active member of Steele County 4-H and Blooming Prairie FFA.
- Founding and continuous advisor for the Gopher...
Following the short public hearing and many comments regarding the properties owned by Daniel Petsinger, the regular meeting of the Ellendale City Council got underway Thursday, August 8, 2024.
Steve Engel has accepted the position of head City Clerk/Treasurer beginning August. 26, 2024. By...
Tyler Baumann and Amanda Weckwerth opened Matawan Landscape Supply this spring.
Tyler Baumann, 37, opened Matawan Landscape Supply for a range of reasons. Perhaps lowest on the list is pulling in a large profit margin. “I like helping people,” says Baumann. “I like being outside.
“I love the feeling of gratification when a project turns out,” he says enthusiastically...
New Richland Farm and Home Supply owner Bruce Meyer has recently opened a laundromat next to his main street business.
New Richland Farm and Home Supply, formerly Gambles, owner Bruce Meyer opened what he calls a “basic and efficient” laundromat along New Richland’s main street earlier this summer. He says he is glad it was an option for those who had extra cleanup to do after recent flooding, and for those whose...
The Steele County Free Fair is ready to kick off another year of great entertainment and fun August 13-18, 2024. The Steele County Free Fair, one of Minnesota’s Biggest County Fairs, has over 5,000 free exhibits – including 200 animals – to delight fairgoers, including the FFA Children’s Barnyard...