9+ hour, 28+ min ago  (544+ words) A full schedule can make meals feel like one more thing to figure out, and that is where these 13 casserole ideas help. They are made for readers who want something practical to choose from before the week gets too packed....

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (98+ words) City buildings will be closed Monday, May 25. A variety of services are available at owatonna. gov: " Cancellations and closings " Licenses and permits " Report a non-emergency concern " issues threatening public safety or things needing immediate attention, such as downed wires or…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (990+ words) Sean Lassahn looks at the ball after hitting it deep to the outfield. Lassahn had recorded 3 hits in the game and recorded 2 RBIs. (Lucas Dittmer - Southern Minn. com) The NRHEG Panthers are ready to show teams why they are the…...

1+ day, 36+ min ago  (1017+ words) Carsten Ingvalson gave up just 2 hits and 1 earned run against the Cougars in Blooming's 2nd round playoff victory on Saturday. (Lucas Dittmer - Owatonna. com) Out of the seven other teams remaining in the Section 1 A baseball playoffs, the Mabel-Canton was the…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (301+ words) Food and agricultural business owners and founders in the Owatonna area are invited to take part in the Growing in the Green Seam Workshop, a half-day hands-on workshop designed to equip them for their next growth step. The workshop will…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (346+ words) As the daughter of a U. S. Army infantryman who fought on the front lines during the Korean War, I find myself drawn to veterans" memorials. They seem a sacred space, a place where bravery, service, strength, sacrifice and grief mingle. Every…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (347+ words) Nearly 10 years ago, I walked the grounds of Farmamerica for a job interview, pushing my 10-month-old daughter in her stroller. When hired, I was challenged with a mission: honor the history of Minnesota agriculture while integrating the story of today's…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (629+ words) Some people have noticed that I have been missing these past six months " quite literally absent from meetings, community events and the gatherings where I normally feel most at home. I went from being everywhere to being nowhere. Many already…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (336+ words) The actual date the Hack was built is not known, but it was probably in the early 1900s. Frank Sparber was the last to drive the Hack. He drove a fine team of black ponies and met all passenger trains at…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (400+ words) Monday, May 25 " Memorial Day " 9 a. m. " Rice County Veterans Memorial Program. All honored guests will be introduced. Arrive at approximately 8: 45 a. m. " 10 a. m. " Annual Memorial Day Parade (Central Ave. to Central Park). All veterans are welcome to walk or ride at the front of the…...