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U. S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
57+ min ago (855+ words) Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World…...
Report: Man shoots at Owatonna officers during traffic stop; shelter-in-place order lifted
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (216+ words) A 36-year-old Owatonna man is in custody after shooting at city police during a traffic stop, fleeing the scene and later shooting himself, according to a press release from the Owatonna Police Department. Police were alerted to the suspect, whose…...
TODD HALE: Remembering the state theater, a hub of entertainment for Owatonnans
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (618+ words) Dean's List - Quincy University, Quincy, IL You are reading my column early this week because there will be no paper on Saturday, July 4. Walt and Marge Barfknecht and Steve Garmann, who worked at the theater for close to 30 years, were…...
OPS faces $300, 000 budget deficit in preliminary budget
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (453+ words) The Owatonna district office is pictured here. Owatonna Public Schools has released its preliminary budget for the 2026-27 school year. Despite facing changes in compensatory funding that resulted in a six-figure deficit, further cutbacks are not anticipated. Following a failed referendum…...
'The Humming Boy' features old St. James School in Faribault, written by former student
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (116+ words) southernminn. com The Hull Hall building is pictured in 1966 on the St. James campus. Shattuck-St. Mary's campus has a rich history in the community, and Dave Cook is offering readers a snapshot of that past when it housed St. James…...
SCENE JULY - Through a So Minn Lens: Reflecting on America 250 in Southern Minnesota
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (580+ words) Painted on the Kasson Freedom Rock is this representation of a WW II soldier. During that war, 100 million pounds of Hormel SPAM was shipped to troops. Freedom. Liberty. Rights. Upon those strongholds, our country was founded 250 years ago when the…...
Northfield man injured in head-on crash that sent vehicle into roadside ditch
5+ hour, 57+ min ago (234+ words) A tow-truck driver assesses how to fish out a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse after it was sent into a roadside ditch following a head-on crash Tuesday afternoon on Highway 3. A 2018 Toyota Sienna sits along the northbound lane of Highway 3 after it was…...
MN PRAIRIE ROOTS: Honoring America locally in red, white and blue
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (384+ words) Red, white and blue banner everyday life annually around this time each year. I'm talking not only U. S. flags flying from poles, but much more. And this July 4, the 250th birthday of our nation, American pride seems especially abundant. Or maybe I'm…...
DAVID BERG: Unleashing your potential " embrace a growth mindset
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (295+ words) You may have seen the advertisement in which a young man asks Peyton Manning if he could grow up to be an NFL quarterback. Peyton says, "Yes, you can." That is possible for a select few people. To become an…...
HOPE CENTER: Keep summer safe by setting boundaries for your family this season
6+ hour, 27+ min ago (484+ words) Parades, fireworks, backyard barbecues, family reunions, neighborhood gatherings, searching for fireflies, bike rides and long evenings spent together. Summer brings so much joy, and for many families, it is one of the most treasured times of year. But for some,…...