I am native to Southern Minnesota, graduated from Albert Lea Senior High. After a brief stint living in Central Iowa, I made my way back to MN, and I don't plan on leaving any time soon. I have 2 children, my oldest graduated from Owatonna High School, and the youngest is in the Middle School here. I am a coach with Special Olympics and a member of the management team, a cause near and dear to my heart. I love reading, John Grisham anyone? Also, I enjoy medical dramas on TV, and I love watching the Law & Order Franchise shows....dun dun. If I'm not out and about somewhere, I love hosting get-togethers for my family and friends.
Melissa Hall
Albert Lea Named One of Top 10 Worst Places to Live In Minnesota
Unfortunately, according to the gang at homesnacks, Albert Lea has joined the ranks with the likes of St. Paul and Minneapolis, as one of the top 10 worst places to live in Minnesota.
Owatonna in Top 10 For Cheapest Place to Live in MN
They looked at data from the US Census, taking into consideration median housing costs, median income, and overall cost of living for cities with over 5,000 residents.
Waseca Jr & Sr High Named 2020 Minnesota School of Character
The Waseca Jr and Sr High School have been named the 2020 Minnesota School of Character, by Character.org
Adventure Awaits Raffle Tickets Available in Advance of Night of Knights Auction
The Adventure Awaits is their raffle ticket theme this year, and there are some amazing prizes you could win with your ticket.
R.I.P Mr. Peanut
Born? Created? In 1916, Mr. Peanut is no longer with us. According to his Facebook Page, it is now a memorial page, and they have shared that he passed away.
The Outlet Challenge – Do Not Try This At Home Ever
The challenge involves partially inserting a cell phone charger into an outlet and then sliding a penny down the wall onto the plug’s exposed prongs, which can lead to sparks.
Owatonna Curling Club Open House and Super Spiel
The Curling Club is holding an Open House on February 8th, from 4 pm to 7 pm, for the public to come in and see what the new club looks like, as well as seeing a curling game in progress.
After 29 Years in Law Enforcement, Sgt. Rob Kniefel is Retiring
"Owatonna is really a wonderful community, it always has been. It has been my honor to serve and give back to the community that raised me. "
A Night With The Steele County Blades
Free hot cocoa and cookies after the game, you can meet the Blades, and get autographs.
U.S. Army Warns About Fake Draft Alert Texts
The messages are FALSE, they are FRAUDULENT, and you would not get a text message if there was, in fact, a draft.