Tim Zyla

Is what you're reading actually someone's thoughts? Unfortunately, that's becoming an increasingly legitimate question, and when it comes to online postings, the answer often isn't in the affirmative. Having spent a lifetime working around the written wor... See more

OWATONNA — Considering a change from your typical Steele County Free Fair food stops? The organizers of this year's fair have released a list of 15 new foods to be offered during this year's festivities held Aug. 18-23. From a generous helping of mac and ... See more

FARIBAULT — When Brandon Gliem joined the Faribault Police Department in 2001, he did so because he felt a strong desire to serve his community. Twenty-five years later, during a meeting of the Faribault Rotary Club on Wednesday, he took an oath to serve ... See more

A 36-year-old Owatonna man is in custody after shooting at city police during a traffic stop, fleeing the scene and later shooting himself, according to a press release from the Owatonna Police Department. Police were alerted to the suspect, whose identit... See more

SAINT PAUL — The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission last week issued a verbal decision approving Xcel Energy's request to increase its return on equity, which will permit the company to collect about 5.8% more from electric customers. The decision, whi... See more