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Navigating Snowmobile Regulations in Owatonna

Updated 20 days ago

Discover the essential rules and regulations for snowmobile use in Owatonna, ensuring a safe and legal winter ride.

Illustration of cars parked on a snowy street with numbered signs. — Image by Randy Thompson

Navigating Owatonna's Winter Parking Regulations

Updated 20 days ago

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Owatonna City Council Prepares for 2025 Organizational Meeting

Updated 20 days ago

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New Activities Set to Delight at Bold & Cold Festival

Updated 20 days ago

Community

Owatonna Prepares to Honor Dr. King

Updated 20 days ago

Join Owatonna's annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration at the Steele County History Center. Experience a thoughtful presentation by speaker Seema Pothini.

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The Menace of 'Flushable' Wipes to Our Sewer Systems

Updated 6 months ago

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City Crews Begin Boulevard Tree Removals

Updated 6 months ago

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Navigating Owatonna’s Online Reporting Tools

Updated 6 months ago

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Enjoy a Safe Day at Lake Kohlmier Beach

Updated 6 months ago

Business

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Owatonna Airport to Host 49 Teams in Prestigious Air Race

Updated 7 months ago

Owatonna Degner Regional Airport will welcome 49 teams of female pilots from June 18-21 as part of the 2024 Air Race Classic.

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Safe Passage: The Business of Co-existing with Farm Equipment on Spring Roads

Updated 9 months ago

Illustration of clogged sewer pipes due to grease buildup — Image by Randy Thompson

Combatting the FOG Crisis: A Community and Business Call to Action

Updated 10 months ago

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Shaping the City's Charter: Reappointments and Implications

Updated 10 months ago

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Owatonna Wastewater Facility Garners State Recognition for Excellence

Updated 10 months ago

From the City

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2024 Street Overlay Projects Set to Begin

Updated 6 months ago

Owatonna Street Department to begin 2024 Overlay Project affecting key city streets starting July 16.

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Ensuring a Beautiful Community: Summer Ordinance Reminders

Updated 7 months ago

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2024 Elections & Opportunities on City Boards

Updated 7 months ago

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Owatonna's Inclusive Parks: Playgrounds for Every Ability

Updated 7 months ago

Doodle of bees and flowers representing Pollinator Week in Owatonna. — Image by Ann Porter

Owatonna Marks Pollinator Week with Renewed Commitments

Updated 7 months ago

Discover

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Brooktree Golf Course and River Springs Water Park Earn Top Honors

Updated 6 months ago

Brooktree Golf Course and River Springs Water Park were recently named the best in Southern Minnesota by Owatonna People’s Press readers.

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Discover Adult Programs at River Springs Water Park

Updated 7 months ago

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Embracing the Golden Years: Adventures Await Owatonna's Seniors

Updated 10 months ago

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Owatonna Simplifies Permit Process with Online System

Updated 10 months ago

Winter Book Bingo event illustration — Image by Ann Porter

Delve Into the Pages with 'Winter Book Bingo' at Owatonna Public Library

Updated 11 months ago

More News

Illustration of a jetter truck cleaning sewer mains — Image by David Marshall

Sanitary Sewer Jetting and Cleaning Process in Zone 2

Updated 7 months ago

2024 City Infrastructure Projects Kick Off in June

Reward Programs Combat Vandalism in Local Parks

City Offers Sandbags to Shield Against Flooding

Essential Guidelines for Recreational Fires

Imagine Owatonna 2050: Shaping Our City's Destiny Together

Charting the Future: Owatonna's Community Center Plan

Navigating Noise: Owatonna's Motorcycle Muffler Mandate

Fighting the Buzz: City's Plan for Mosquito-Free Summer Evenings

Active Aging: Fitness and Socializing at West Hills

Join the Clean Water Crusade: Spring Into Action for Owatonna's Waterways

Ready, Set, Drill: Preparing for Severe Weather

City Council Awaits Community Input in Upcoming Planning Session

Owatonna Police E-Bike Patrol: Enhancing Safety & Community Relations

Owatonna's Voices Heard in State Legislature

Join the Adopt-A-Catch Basin Initiative This Spring

City Council to Discuss Street Project Assessments in Public Hearing

Owatonna's Summer Camps Offer Adventures for Every Young Explorer

Primary Engagement Dips as Predictable Candidates Emerge

Local Firefighters Hone Skills at State Fire School