kids events

Cabela's in Owatonna held its free kids fishing event Saturday, Aug. 8, with more than 250 kids coming out to enjoy the fishing, prizes and great weather.

The annual Owatonna Huskies youth football camp will be held Aug. 3-6 for athletes entering third through 10th grades.

Youngsters can get up close and personal with animals on Friday in Central Park as the Medford FFA brings in a petting zoo. Owatonna's RAD Zoo will be there with some of their animals as well.

The annual Night to Unite event to strengthen neighborhood bonds and communication with the Owatonna Police Department is Tuesday August 4.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources hosts the annual "Take a Kid Fishing Weekend" June 5-7. Minnesotans 16 or older don't need a license while fishing with a child 15 or younger.

The Steele County Historical Society will present its monthly children's programming on June 4 at 9AM and 6:30PM. All area children are invited.