5+ hour, 8+ min ago  (100+ words) Our international president, A. P. Singh of Kolkata, India, is urging Lions around the world to undertake a project protecting our environment during April. My hope is that this column inspires you to care for the environment by recycling your e-waste rather…...

3+ hour, 38+ min ago  (773+ words) Rice County could be at risk of a measles outbreak if a case is detected locally, Public Health Director Deb Purfeerst told county commissioners Tuesday, citing low MMR vaccination rates in some subpopulations. "In particular, our MMR vaccination rates are…...

3+ hour, 38+ min ago  (795+ words) Shay and Al Hendrickson stand at Seven Tattoo Parlor. (Tim Messenger IV " Owatonna. com) Husband-and-wife duo Al and Shay Hendrickson, who own Seven Tattoo Parlor in Owatonna, are bringing their heart to tattoo art. A short time after Al Hendrickson…...

4+ hour, 38+ min ago  (556+ words) A diverse community is our asset. I don't expect to turn the city or the county on its ear or to level the playing field by making this bold statement, particularly when it doesn't seem to be a popular or…...

4+ hour, 38+ min ago  (407+ words) The crowd assembles for Legion Commander Linda Dvorak's visit. (Tim Messenger IV " Owatonna. com) Minnesota State American Legion Commander Linda Dvorak visited the American Legion Post 77 in Owatonna Tuesday night. The focus of her local visit was to encourage participation…...

12+ hour, 38+ min ago  (111+ words) southernminn. com With only two days left in gator season, the Swamp People hunters were determined to push through. During the April 8 episode, many of the duos aimed to finish a day early to save on costs. Theyll look to…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (882+ words) The Boy Who Cried Wolf (Caden Wolfe) seeks investment from the Dragons Lair panleists into his home security system Cry Wolf. To demonstrate its usefulness, he uses the story of the three little pigs, played by Hayden Dietz, Anna Devine…...

16+ hour, 28+ min ago  (267+ words) Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, an 11th-hour deal that headed off U. S. President Donald Trump's threat to unleash a bombing campaign that would destroy Iranian civilization. Hours after the announcement, Iran and Gulf…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (236+ words) The ethos of punk music, the power of poetry, and the American tradition of protest are the focus of Pageant & Singalong Nation: PUNKS POETS & PROTEST, a one-time, all-ages live music event on Sunday, April 19, at The Capitol Room, 419 S. Minnesota Avenue,…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (553+ words) After extensive debate, the Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners voted on a 3-2 margin Tuesday morning to permit the use of all legal firearms, including rifles, for deer hunting during the 2026 season. The April 7 vote came several weeks after a…...