Owatonna News

Everyone loves a marching band. The Owatonna summer Marching Band program, under the direction of Pete Guenther, is recognized as one of the finest in the state of Minnesota.

Gubernatorial hopeful Matt Entenza emphasized his rural roots during a campaign stop at the Kitchen.

When Randy and Joan Young look back on their son's fast track to fame under the name "Owl City," they can hardly understand it.

Although the numbers weren't expected to beat last year's record-setting presidential election, voter turnout was still less than previous city council elections.

But she hasn't been doing it alone. Instead, she has called on the help of her neighbors and friends, in order to turn thousands of swatches of sewn fabric into eyeglass cases for use at the Owatonna Hospital.

Students filled rooms at Owatonna High School with the aroma of freshly cooked chili on Wednesday, as the Foods I class competed in a Chili Cook-off. "This wraps up our unit on herbs and spices," said Denise Lage, who teaches the class to students in the ninth and 10th grade at OHS.

An Owatonna man is being treated for his injuries after jumping off an Interstate 35 bridge.

Three board members held onto their positions in the election on Tuesday, while at the same time welcoming Bill Bernard to the Owatonna school board.

An Owatonna couple and a Waseca man were injured after a head-on accident Wednesday afternoon on Highway 14.

You'd be excused if the word "legend" was not the first honorific that sprang to mind after watching Har Mar Superstar on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" on Monday night.

Somewhat hidden by the rolling hills of Steele County farmland, work is continuing and finishing touches are being given to Owatonna's newest activity center.

With the city election looming on Tuesday, we gave candidates one more chance to make their case in print.

Two men, who allegedly participated in a robbery of a Medford convenience store Friday night, face charges of aggravated robbery.

The Center for Rehab and Wellness Center at Owatonna Hospital has partnered with Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute bringing their renowned rehabilitation resources to the Owatonna community to help patients recover from injury or illness.

Absentee ballots are now available in the Office of the City Clerk at the City Administration Building, 540 West Hills Circle, Owatonna, for next Tuesday's city general election as well as the Independent School District 761 general election, city officials have announced.

Non-profit organizations will feel the pinch of budget constraints as 2010 grants from Steele County have been cut by nearly $100,000. Steele County Commissioners approved the 2010 grant recommendations of the Child and Community Services Act Advisory Committee at its Tuesday meeting.

The Third Ward city council candidates are in disagreement about the extent of flooding in their territory.

A Steele County District Court jury found a California man guilty of growing a large operation of marijuana inside a number of Owatonna homes.

Members of the Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary couldn't say for certain how large the new Pink Pantry was on Monday, but they were sure the shop had at least doubled in size.

An Owatonna woman was critically injured Saturday after she was involved in a motorcycle accident on U.S. Highway 14.