Owatonna People's Press

The Owatonna People's Press is a daily newspaper serving Owatonna, Minnesota, and its neighboring areas. Additionally, the Owatonna Area Shopper is distributed in Owatonna and the surrounding communities.

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High winds keep area firefighters busy Thursday

1 day ago | southernminn.com | Colton Kemp

By Colton Kemp While Nerstrand Fire Department's Dennison station is just across the street from a home with a possible electrical fire, the Northfield Area Fire & Rescue Service had to take the call initially. Get any of our free email newsletters - news headlines, e-edition, prep sports, obituaries, entertainment and more. Explore newslettersReach Reporter Colton Kemp at 507-645-1115. © Copyright 2025 APG Media of Southern Minnesota. All rights reserved.
4-star forward Andrews chooses Arkansas over Mizzou; Phillips officially signs with Tigers

1 day ago | southernminn.com | Andy Theobald

Little Rock Christian Academy forward JJ Andrews announced his commitment to Arkansas on Thursday evening, choosing the Razorbacks over LSU and Mizzou. kAm%96 }@] ca @G6C2== AC@DA64E :? E96 r=2DD @7 a_aeVD 564:D:@? E@ ?@E ;@:? E96 %:86CD >2C<65 E96 E9:C5 A=2J6C @776C65 E@ ?@E 49@@D6 E96 AC@8C2> :? E96 C64CF:E:?8 4=2DD[ A6C acf$A@CED]k^AmkAmp?5C6HD ;@:?D ~G6CE:>6 t=:E6 7@CH2C5 |@FDE2A92 s:@A 2?5 y@9? qFCC@F89D 7@CH2C5 $966< !62CD@?
Fundraiser continues drive for security wall at African girls school

1 day ago | southernminn.com | Colton Kemp

By Colton Kemp After becoming deathly ill from a malaria shot in 2012, Nalongue "Virginie" Cogan bargained with God for her health. After God seemingly held up one end of the deal, and she became better again; she decided not to stop praying until God provided her next path. Get any of our free email newsletters - news headlines, e-edition, prep sports, obituaries, entertainment and more. Explore newslettersReach Reporter Colton Kemp at 507-645-1115. © Copyright 2025 APG Media of Southern Minnesota.
Halle Bailey seeks sole custody of son Halo after getting restraining order against DDG

2 days ago | southernminn.com | Angeline Bernabe

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4-star forward Andrews chooses Arkansas over Mizzou; Bates shines in 2nd NBA Draft Combine scrimmage

2 days ago | southernminn.com | Andy Theobald

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As northeastern Minnesota wildfires burn, more federal help is on the way

2 days ago | southernminn.com | Dan Kraker |David Schaper

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'1% for the Arts' continues to fund public art around Northfield; program changes possible

2 days ago | southernminn.com | Colton Kemp

By Colton Kemp While Northfield may have been described as an art town for many years, City Councilor Chad Beumer said the city only recently started to walk the walk. Get any of our free email newsletters - news headlines, e-edition, prep sports, obituaries, entertainment and more. Explore newslettersReach Reporter Colton Kemp at 507-645-1115. © Copyright 2025 APG Media of Southern Minnesota. All rights reserved.
Last remaining witness recounts 1957 plane crash into family's Dundas farmhouse

3 days ago | southernminn.com | Colton Kemp

By Colton Kemp While he milked the cows, 17-year-old Woody Schrader heard a small plane make several passes over the family farm. Given the fog and rain that Thursday, he figured the pilot was in trouble, but he didn't expect what would happen next. Get any of our free email newsletters - news headlines, e-edition, prep sports, obituaries, entertainment and more. Explore newslettersReach Reporter Colton Kemp at 507-645-1115. © Copyright 2025 APG Media of Southern Minnesota. All rights reserved.
Medicaid payments barely keep hospital mental health units afloat. Federal cuts could sink them.

3 days ago | southernminn.com | Tony Leys

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Iowa lawmakers debate Medicaid rules, unemployment as they aim to end 2025 session

3 days ago | southernminn.com | Robin Opsahl |Brooklyn Draisey

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