The North American Farm & Power Show returns to Owatonna next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 19-20, at the Four Seasons Centre on the Steele County Free Fair grounds.
This year marks the 24th year the event has been held in Owatonna, said Dan Slowinski of show sponsor Trade Expos in Austin.

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Women in Ag Day at the Capitol invites individuals working in agriculture to share their stories with legislators and state leaders during a special gathering on Wednesday, March 18 at the Minnesota State Capitol.

The Kasson-Mantorville Middle School drama department recently performed “Anastasia, The Musical.” The cast was comprised of fifth- through eighth-graders. More photos can be found on A2.

The Mantorville City Council has chosen Jerrod Kappers to fill the vacancy left after the passing of Lyle Hoaglund.
At their March 9 meeting, the council heard from four candidates — Kappers, Anthony Meyers, Laura Schroeder, and William Reding. Holly Schmidt withdrew her application.

Mike Sinner spent his entire career in law enforcement.
He began his career with the military police, part of the Army, stationed in Germany.
After his time in service, he began working for the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office as a jailer, then moved his way up to use of force instructor.
Eventually, he became the jail administrator for Goodhue County.