Owatonna Native Crowned the 73rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way
Owatonna native Jena Hanson was crowned the 73rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way last night, the day before the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
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Update: Man Found Dead at Steele County Fair Identified
Activities at a busy venue on the fairgrounds in Owatonna were disrupted by the death investigation on Wednesday.
Death Investigation Underway at Steele County Fair
Investigators are currently working to determine the the circumstances surrounding the person's death.
The Ultimate Minnesota Chip Dip Just Got the Fair Food Treatment
Minnesota's iconic Top the Tater chip dip is now available deep-fried at the Steele County Fair.
Steele County Free Fair Launches Their Own App
The Steele County Free Fair is the biggest county fair in Minnesota and they now have their own app to make your trip to the fair even better.
MN State Fair's 'Edible Torpedo of Pleasure' Has New Location
After more than two decades at the Minnesota State Fair, Carl's Gizmo Sandwiches is getting a new owner and a new address on the fairgrounds.
Owatonna Man Hurt in Crash with Coach Bus Transporting 31 People
The State Patrol responded to the crash shortly after 5:15 p.m. The driver was the lone occupant of the car.
Man In Crisis Shoots at Officers in Owatonna, Wounds Himself
A news release issued by the Owatonna Police Department says the incident began with the report of a person in crisis leaving in a vehicle around 8:20 p.m. Wednesday.
2 Children Hurt in Suspected Drunk Driving Crash in Steele County
The crash was reported a few miles west of Ellendale.
I-90 Reopens After Crash Near Eyota Involving Semis and Minivan
A portion of I-90 between Rochester and Eyota was closed for several hours.