I grew up on a farm outside Little Falls, WI. Bet you didn't know there was such a place. I've got 40 years in the radio business now. I married an Ellendale gal and that's how I wound up here. Forgive me, but I'm still a diehard Packer/ Badger fan.
Loren Hart
Loren Celebrates Syttende Mai With Some Norwegian Family History
Yah, here comes the Syttende Mai. The Norwegian Constitution Day is May 17. If not for my Danish great-grandfather, I'd be a purebred Norwegian. Just a few random thoughts from a Norwegian. I was baptized by the Rev. Jurgenson, who was followed by the Rev...
May is Stroke Awareness Month
The president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Cindy Cooke, was our guest on AM 1390's Talk of the Town. She cited a disturbing trend in the increase of strokes suffered by young people. There's been a 44 percent increase of young people being hospitalized due to strokes over the past 10 years...
Little Theatre of Owatonna Announces Scholarship Winners
The Little Theatre of Owatonna has announced the recipients of the 2017 Veta Alexander Scholarships.
The winners are:
Rachel Bluhm, a 2017 graduate of Medford High School. She's the daughter of Jeff and Michelle Bluhm of Medford. Rachel will attend the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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Happy Birthday, Minnesota!
May 11, 1858, Minnesota was granted statehood. 159 years old. Does it seem like it's been nine years since the sesquicentennial? Playing a major role in Minnesota's quest for statehood was territorial delegate Henry Mower Rice, for whom Rice County is named...
Emerald Ash Borer Minnesota Update
According to the garden media group, the emerald ash borer continues to wreak destruction in Minnesota. Thousands of trees are being removed in St. Paul and Minneapolis, with about 60,000 expected to be cut down. Minneapolis officials now feel about 175,000 trees are at risk in private yards...
Al-Corn Expansion Update
Randy Doyle of Al-Corn Clean Fuel in Claremont was a guest on AM 1390's Talk of the Town.
Progress last week included the erection of two concrete silos, each 112 feet high. They were built using slip form with crews working around the clock...
Distracted Driving Campaign Numbers Released
This past April, more than 300 agencies including the Owatonna Police Department, Steele County Sheriff's office and Blooming Prairie Police Departments took part in an extra enforcement campaign. The goal being to crack down on distracted driving...
From the Heart Walk Run is Saturday
It's the ninth annual From the Heart 5K Run/Walk this Saturday, May 6, at Lake Kohlmier. The run/walk begins at 8AM with the awards ceremony at 10:30AM. In addition to the 5K run/walk there will be a half marathon, half marathon relay and a kids fun run...
Canine Distemper Confirmed in Southern Minnesota
In a news release, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports that there has been a rise of a disease in raccoons that can be transmitted to dogs. Canine distemper can be spread through the air or direct contact with urine, feces, blood or saliva...
More Lane Closures for Owatonna
Motorists should be prepared for more lane closures south of Owatonna starting on Monday, May 1. The Minnesota Department of Transportation in a news release announces that they will begin preparations for the replacement of two bridges on Highway 14 starting Monday...