Youth 1st

Get ready to flip your calendar to fall. Owatonna Parks and Recreation has opened youth fall sports registration for football, volleyball and swimming lessons.

The annual Minnesota Twins Play Ball youth baseball and softball clinic will be Saturday, June 25, at the Steele County Fairgrounds diamond No. 1.

On a winter night in January the Steele County Blades junior hockey team and Owatonna's Youth 1st program hosted Stick it to Cancer Night.

Youth 1st of Owatonna has named the door prize winners from the recent Cash Wise Foods fundraiser to benefit the Real Winning Team Awards program.

Cash Wise Foods of Owatonna is hosting and sponsoring a Youth 1st Barbecue on Thursday, April 21, and Friday, April 22, from 11AM to 7PM. Stop by and enjoy a full rack of ribs for $10. You may also choose a rib meal, which includes two sides and drink for $8...

Nine Owatonna youth football teams were recently recognized as "Real Winning" teams by Youth 1st. They also were invited to attend the MSU-Mankato game against Winona State.

Nearly 50 youth baseball and softball teams were hosted by the Twins during a recent home stand. They were honored for being "Real Winning" teams through Youth 1st of Owatonna.

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.

Youth 1st has partnered with the Huskies Bullpen Club, Parks and Recreation, the Walser Foundation and the Twins Community Fund to recognize teams for their outstanding sportsmanship.

The sponsors of several baseball scoreboards around Owatonna were recognized on Wednesday at Fuller Field at Dartt's Park.