3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (682+ words) One hundred and fifty years ago, the James-Younger Gang rode into Northfield expecting to rob a bank and ride out rich. Instead, they found a town that refused to surrender, and the failed raid became one of the defining stories…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (139+ words) Wildrose Fox southernminn.com - St. Peter Herald - Le Sueur County News Sampler Kaitlin Robertson’s original poetic country songs meet Sandberg’s ethereal guitar & Mueller’s intimate drums. - Occurs Saturday, September 12th, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Times of sun and clouds. Highs…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (905+ words) As the air turns crisp from the cooler weather of the turning season, outdoor enthusiasts can take in all the changing fall colors and crunch of the autumn leaves while camping at one of many Southern Minnesota's grounds and parks....

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (485+ words) The Steele County Commissioners are seen here the Baker Tilly presentation on Tuesday in Owatonna. What was supposed to be a loss ended up a multimillion-dollar windfall for Steele County. Tuesday, Baker Tilly Principal Certified Public Accountant Sheanne Hediger presented…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (432+ words) Once a welcome presence in city parks and streets around the country, ash trees are increasingly becoming a liability for local authorities. Earlier this year, the Minnesota DNR announced it is offering $1.7 million in community grants to remove, treat or…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (268+ words) Hundreds of attendees visited the Rice County Fair Fairgrounds on Saturday to watch a traditional Mexican jaripeo. Ten different bulls and riders hit the jaripeo at the Rice County Fair Fairgrounds Sept. 5. The bulls and riders are based out of…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (686+ words) There’s always so much happening in Northfield, but September feels especially packed with activities. We’re extra busy this month at the library preparing for community programs like our Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Sept. 19, which takes place right after…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (886+ words) A volunteer removes a slice of a log at the Pioneer Power sawmill. Riders drive a 1917 engine across the Pioneer Power fairgrounds A live blacksmithing demonstration at Pioneer Power. The Babe Wagoner band by Jerry Mina performs at Pioneer Power....

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (510+ words) Faribault City Council approved its 2027 preliminary tax levy at $16,516,204, up 13.6% from last year’s levy and a 8.58% property tax increase to property owners. This sets the maximum levy the council can enact, but it can still be lowered before its final adoption…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (585+ words) Ten different bulls and riders hit the jaripeo at the Rice County Fair Fairgrounds Sept. 5. The bulls and riders are based out of Guerrero, Mexico and made the trip up to Minnesota. Mexican toros, or bulls, kicked up dust at…...