OWATONNA When asked what I love about southern Minnesota, one thing that always rises to the top is the drive that people have to help their neighbors. This was especially evident during the recent blizzard. Volunteers helped dig out vehicles, rescue stranded travelers and open their doors ...

Thanks to all who pitched in To the Editor: On Feb. 16, hundreds of people did something about world hunger. Our annual Martin County Kids Against Hunger food pack set a new record for number of meals packed recording 139,104 meals this year. We wish to thank the committee of 21 people ...

Thank you, St. Paul youth To the Editor: On behalf of Red Rock Center for the Arts in Fairmont, I would like to thank Michael Kutch and the youth from St. Paul Lutheran School who helped with the Valentine Dinner. It had been several years since we had done the Valentine Dinner, and with ...

Wonderful place to be To the Editor: The snows stopped in time and the Arc Different Drummer Dance Club Valentine dance had people with disabilities, their friends and family dancing to the great music of the band “Switch Road,” enjoying dinner and posing at the photo booth. The music ...

To the Editor: On Monday, I focused on health care in a pair of medical facility visits in Mankato. In the morning, I visited with patients and their families receiving innovative care at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. In the afternoon, I greeted patients receiving high-quality ...

Club benefits county To the Editor: Martin County Conservation Club, Inc. was established on March 25, 1914. The organization is responsible for having the foresight to purchase and protect many areas in Martin County that are now enjoyed by residents in the way of public access to lakes, ...