Now through the rest of 2015 visitors to the Steele County Historical Society can learn more about one of the towns that makes up Steele County, Ellendale. 
The display, which opened April 15, is put on by the Ellendale Heritage Society in conjunction with the SCHS and is sponsored by Andy and Mary Lerberg. 
Although this is a first-time exhibit, this is by no means the first partnership between the two organizations. 

The Steele County Times continues to evolve.

Over the years I have covered many criminals and the crimes that go along with them. Some are shocking to the conscience, others are downright silly and humerous while there are those that are horrifying and sad. For obvious reasons, some stick out in my mind more than others. 

Editor’s Note: The Times made several attempts to interview Broulik in prison for this story, but each time he declined our requests. The comments from Broulik used in the story were taken from court documents and his sentencing hearing in federal court. 
By all accounts, Brian Broulik grew up enjoying a “typical” life as a farmer’s son in rural Steele County.

Ever stop to think about how each individual bead on a necklace came to look the way it does? Instead of just buying beads from a store, Sue Peoples makes unique beads by doing it herself with a torch and kiln.
Peoples first started doing beadwork in 1997 after she took a group class to learn how to make earrings from a co-worker. 

 Gus’ Station, built in 1931, has always been a good place to tell stories. On July 18, visitors to the historical building will once again have the chance to hear stories of days gone by. 

Michelle Miller of Medford is a wife, mother of three and friend to many. She’s also a survivor. 
Miller was diagnosed with cancer in Aug. 2013 and has been in remission (cancer-free) since Oct. 2013. This year, Miller is also one of two honorary chairs at the Steele County Relay for Life. The other honorary chair, Joe Plemel, could not be reached for comment at press time.

Dogs of all ages, shapes, sizes and ability filled the Dodge County Fairgrounds for the Dodge County Fair 4-H Dog Show on July 11. 
Around 20 youth participated in the event ranging in age from third grade up to a freshman in college. All of the participants are involved in the Dodge County 4-H Dog Project. 

A heavy haze and a smoky smell blanketed Dodge and Steele counties last week as most of Minnesota found air quality unhealthy as the result of wildfires burning in several provinces of Canada.