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Crystal Police shared Jasmin's incredible story as a reminder to all drivers to pay attention to intersections and crosswalks for pedestrians crossing. And with the warmer weather, more pedestrians are out and about, drivers should simply slow down and pay attention.

It seems at times like it is not even real to see the pictures and video of the wildfires raging in parts of Minnesota. Here is what you can do to help those affected by and those working so hard battling the fires.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for help monitoring loons on lakes again this summer.

The United Way of Steele County shared an update of needs from their partner agencies.

It takes many, many hands to keep Toys for Tots going, last year there were over 350 volunteers assisting with the shopping, sorting, and distribution of toys for the 5,825 toys that were distributed to the 1,226 children in Steele County.

His first job at the Steele County Fair was taking tickets at a dance revue when he was 12 years old. That was 81 years ago. Dick Reinhardt was recognized for his many years of service during Sunday night's awards program.

Former Steele County Fair Secretary Jim Gleason stood to acknowledge a standing ovation and thank people for their support.

The news of the latest tragedy, a mass shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday, leaves some of us feeling a bit helpless. While there are things you can do to safeguard yourself in most situations, these senseless acts occur without warning or a chance to react in some cases.

Volunteer naturalists and the Steele County Astronomical Society are presenting Exploring Our Solar System at Rice Lake State Park on Rose Street in Owatonna this weekend. First meet at the picnic shelter at the park and volunteer naturalist Gene Kispert will present a slideshow of the solar system, stars and planets...