summer

Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and more of the Midwest are expected to have colder temperatures than normal this summer, according to the National Weather Service.

Summertime is here. The neighbors are coming over. Ladder golf and bean bags are always solid options for games. But maybe you want to try something different.

I have heard the hum of central air units around my neighborhood

Be sure to get these five events on your summer calendar. You won't be disappointed.

We are only into August, and it seems like summer is coming to an end already. Schools have their supply lists out, and open houses are being planned, especially for the Owatonna schools since there are so many changes this year. I am seeing Fall decorations out at the local retailers, and I am gett…

Even simple-looking toys can be hazardous. A consumer safety group has issued its summer safety list. Widget spinners made the list.

It's going to be really hot this weekend, taxing the air conditioners, the electrical grid and probably our patience a bit if an air conditioner fails. And many utilities will be asking us to watch our usage to try to keep outages down.
Xcel Energy has some tips to help keep you cool without bre…

I'm also wondering if this delicacy is grossest in Minnesota year-round!

This has been a very conversational spring. I went for a small walk and someone said, "Nice spring day, it's about time." This is just a general summarization of our spring.
One week cool, then nice. Throw in one 90 degree day and cool down to make it feel like summer is over a…

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 Stor…