Spotlight

Illustration of city officials receiving awards — Image by Ann Porter

Honoring Excellence: CGMC Awards for Owatonna Leaders

Updated 19 days ago

Owatonna leaders Kris Busse and Greg Kruschke receive prestigious awards from CGMC, recognizing their outstanding contributions.

Illustration of construction at a wastewater facility — Image by David Marshall

Owatonna Wastewater Facility: Transformation in Progress

Updated 23 days ago

Illustration of community members around a future community center sign — Image by Ann Porter

Charting the Future: Owatonna's Community Center Plan

Updated one year ago

Illustration of Owatonna residents participating in Stormwater Pond Clean-up — Image by Ann Porter

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

Updated one year ago

Illustration of an officer on an e-bike in a community setting — Image by Ann Porter

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

Updated one year ago

Illustration of City Council members discussing the Charter Commission — Image by Ann Porter

Shaping the City's Charter: Reappointments and Implications

Updated one year ago

Sketch of construction blueprints and city infrastructure development — Image by Randy Thompson

Building the Future: 2024 Capital Improvement Vision for Owatonna

Updated one year ago

Illustration of Owatonna police car with 'Safety First' slogan — Image by Randy Thompson

Owatonna Amps Up DWI Enforcement: Roads Safer with 11 Arrests

Updated one year ago

Illustration of construction cranes and burgeoning city skyline depicting growth — Image by Ann Porter

Industrial Boom in Owatonna Marks Four Years of Economic Surge

Updated one year ago

Winter maintenance vehicle applying deicing materials on a snow-covered street — Image by Randy Thompson

Navigating Winter's Icy Impact: Smart Salting in Our City

Updated one year ago

Illustration of the expansion of Owatonna's Wastewater Treatment Plant during winter — Image by David Marshall

Owatonna's Wastewater Treatment Plant Unveils Upgrades

Updated one year ago

Illustration of officials and community members at Crandall Center ribbon-cutting ceremony — Image by Randy Thompson

Charles S. Crandall Center: A New Horizon for Civic Interaction

Updated one year ago

Illustration of Owatonna DECA students — Image by Randy Thompson

Owatonna High DECA Celebrates Civic Engagement

Updated one year ago

Owatonna City Council and community members in a Truth-in-Taxation meeting — Image by Randy Thompson

Navigating Owatonna's Budget: Understanding the Tax Levy Process

Updated one year ago

A photo of a statue in front of the main West Hills building — Photo by Wade Kallhoff

West Hills: A Tale of Transformation and Community Legacy

Updated one year ago

Abstract representation of urban renewal and construction in downtown Owatonna

Parking Progress: Downtown Owatonna Embraces Change

Updated one year ago

An artistic rendering of a man people watching in central park

The Art of People Watching in Downtown Owatonna: A Joyful Pastime

Updated one year ago

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