City of Owatonna

If you have not signed up for the emergency notification system in your community this is a good time to do so.

According to the information packet sent out ahead of Owatonna City Council meetings, one agenda item on the City Council's study session packet, for Tuesday night, stood out. The item of discussion was listed as an update to the City of Owatonna logo.

The marvelous Bold and Cold Winter Festival is right around the corner, and in honor of the event, one Owatonna group is turning into a take-out restaurant for the night.

You don't have to travel very far in Owatonna to find a liquor store, but this brand new one might add a little convenience to your daily errands.

A 23-year-old Owatonna man has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for having and dealing unregistered guns.

Winter and road construction? It can't get much better than that. Luckily, this project will only close this well-traveled Owatonna road for one day.

A lot of area community populations are listed here.

This is a bit embarrassing: I must admit. Last month Niche.org graded each Minnesota school district based on numerous factors. The findings indicated one thing. Owatonna and Faribault Public School Districts have a lot of improving to do.

Owatonna's oldest play structure recently experienced a massive makeover. Now 35 years later, the playground at Lake Kohlmier is revamped with new equipment and inclusive features.

Owatonna has seen a lot, and I mean a lot, of construction in the last couple of months. From Bridge Street to Cedar Avenue to the creation of a new high school, the city has undergone many changes and improvements. And it seems the developments continue.