Hi! I grew up in the Twin Cities, but I consider myself to be citified small town country. Radio has taken me to northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. I am married to a great guy and we have 3 cats (or maybe they have us, we're not sure)! I volunteer with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Healthy Seniors and the local food shelf. I also try to give a bit to the Humane Society. Reading, Quilting and Sudoku are a few of my hobbies. Sports are cool too! I enjoy playing golf (the real kind, not video) and listen to or watch most of the rest...especially baseball. Go Twins!
Lisa Marie
Summer Events at the Owatonna and Blooming Prairie Libraries
The Owatonna and Blooming Prairie Libraries have a variety of events throughout the summer for all ages.
Beginning Monday, June 6: Blooming Prairie Summer Reading Program from 10AM to noon then Storytime meets on Tuesdays at 10:30AM. Owatonna's will start on Wednesday, June 8 from 3-6PM and Storytime will meet on Tuesdays at 9:30 and 10:30AM...
One-Hit Wonder: The Castaways
A Minnesota Rock and Roll Band from the '60s with one hit and are still on tour: The Castaways, according to their website.
The members of The Castaways include original member Jim Donna with vocals and playing the keyboards. Other members include Bob Donna on guitar and vocals, Rick Snider with vocals and drums along with Ralph Hintz with the bass and vocals...
Moonlighter’s Exchange Club Owatonna Officer of the Year
The Moonlighter's Exchange Club held their Officer of the Year banquet at the Owatonna VFW on Thursday, May 12, and that honor went to officer Adam Hennen.
According to the program, Adam Hennen is 2003 a ROCORI graduate. He attended Ridgewater Communtiy College in 2007 and continued his education at Alexandria Technical and Community College...
2016 Owatonna Teacher of the Year
The Owatonna Educator Awards and Recognition Banquet was held at the Monterey Ballroom on Wednesday, May 11. Information is from the banquet program.
Congratulations to 2016 Owatonna Teacher of the Year, Scott Noet.
Noet graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Southwest State and has been teaching since 1997 at Owatonna Junior High School...
Benefit for Suicide Awareness in Owatonna
In loving memory of Elizabeth "Lizzy" Tolzman, a suicide awareness benefit will be at Reggie's Brewhouse, 220 N. Cedar Ave., in Owatonna on Saturday, May 14. The event will include a silent auction from 4-8:30PM and a Beer Bash from 7-9PM...
Steele County Humane Highway Clean-up Sunday
On Sunday, May 15, the Steele County Humane Society will clean-up their designated Adopt-a-Highway, rain or shine, according to a press release.
The day begins with a meeting at the Owatonna Business Incubator, 1065 S.W. 24th Ave., at 8:30AM...
Red Cross Blood Donation Opportunities in Southern Minnesota
May is Trauma Awareness Month. The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to donate blood. Red Cross reports that donors of all types are needed and that will go toward the need of collecting about 14,000 blood donations every day to meet the need of patients from trauma, emergencies or medical conditions such as cancer...
Habitat for Humanity Recruiting VISTA
Habitat for Humanity of Steele-Waseca Area is recruiting an AmeriCorps VISTA, Volunteers In Service To America, according to a press release.
AmeriCorps VISTA develop programs for low-income homeowners to focus on financial literacy and assist them in preparing for the commitment of owning a home...
Help USPS Stamp Out Hunger
The 24th Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will take place on Saturday, May 14. They are asking for your help.
Last year's drive collected more than 71 million pounds of nonperishable food nationwide, which went to local food pantries to help 1 in 6 Americans who are struggling...
Artists Needed for June Bloom Event
The Dodge Center Chamber of Commerce is putting out a call for artists interested in participating in the Arts in the Park June Bloom event on Saturday, June 18. Art vendors must register by Saturday, June 4. Entries may also be mailed to:
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