Atheists address challenges, misconceptions

Owatonna People's Press - Sun Nov 29

As Nathan Maas approached the Thanksgiving holiday, he knew what to expect. Maas, 27, anticipated that when his extended family gathered together, just before they started the holiday feast itself, his grandmother would offer a prayer.

Mary Ann Schwab

Owatonna People's Press - Sun Nov 29

Mary Ann Schwab, 77, of New Ulm died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec.

Catch Canadian Pacific Holiday Train in Minnesota

St. Cloud Times Online - Sat Nov 28

The Canadian Pacific Railway's annual holiday train started its U.S. run last week.

Shoppers brave Black Friday

Owatonna People's Press - Fri Nov 27

Shop till you drop indeed. During the wee hours of Black Friday, scores of bleary-eyed bargain hunters descended on Owatonna's retail giants and the Medford Outlet Mall.

City council considers outlawing deer feeders

Owatonna People's Press - Fri Nov 27

The city of Owatonna is finally considering an ordinance prohibiting deer feeders, though they will forego a controlled hunt within city limits for now.

Thanks' to city for holiday gifts

Owatonna People's Press - Fri Nov 27

I am a resident of 18th St SE here in our beloved community. So, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the City of Owatonna for the many wonderful holiday gifts you are giving us this year.

Local women chronicle Klan's history

Owatonna People's Press - Thu Nov 26

For several years, Blooming Prairie librarian and Steele County Historical Society Board member Nancy Vaillancourt has been working on an article about the Ku Klux Klan.

Star of Hope offers forum to remember loved ones

Owatonna People's Press - Thu Nov 26

Honoring the memory of a loved one is what the annual Star of Hope ceremony is tailored for.

Police officers' union agrees to wage freeze

Owatonna People's Press - Wed Nov 25

The city council is within reach of a complete city-wide wage freeze. Last Tuesday, City Administrator Kris Busse announced that the police patrol officers' union had agreed to a wage freeze for both 2009 and 2010.

Thanksgiving and thankfully giving

Owatonna People's Press - Wed Nov 25

Here's a tribute to the late Percy Ross from Minneapolis, who had a write-up in the paper - Thanks a million! He was a millionaire who gave of his millions until it was gone, by people writing to him for help, and he'd give a couple hundred dollars to some and maybe a couple thousand to some in desperate health needs, and he had a write-up of ...