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Posted on: October 1, 2023

Chili & Wild Rice Soup Feed

Pot of Chili

Sunday, October 8, 4 - 7 PM at Owatonna Fire Station, 107 Main St W

Join us as we kick off Fire Prevention Week with our annual open house and chili feed! Learn some fire safety tips while enjoying a bowl of chili or wild rice soup. Tickets are $10, kiddos...

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Posted on: September 26, 2023

Mitch Terpstra Selected as 2023 Firefighter of the Year

Portrait of Mitch Terpstra

The Owatonna Fire Department is proud to announce Paid-On-Call Firefighter Mitch Terpstra as the 2023 Firefighter of the Year. Fire Chief Ed Hoffman selects an individual for this honor with input from staff annually. Terpstra will be recognized at the Oc...

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Posted on: October 3, 2023

October 17, 2023

Public Hearing - Mowing (PDF)

City Council will hold hearing at a regular City Council meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in the Gainey Room of the Owatonna Public Library at 105 N Elm Avenue to pass upon the proposed assessments against benefited properties...

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Posted on: September 29, 2023

City Spotlight Video

Budget Process (jpeg)

Learn all about the City's budget process and what the proposed 9.05% increase in 2024 will cover in the lastest City Spotlight video!

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Posted on: September 21, 2023

September 19th - Council Approved

Preliminary 2024 Budget and Levy(PDF)

Check out the City’s Preliminary 2024 Budget online that was approved by the City Council on September 19. Through OpenGOV, the budget is online interactive document that can be found at www.owatonna.gov/Finance

Historical Graph of Tax...

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

October 19, 2023

Coptober for Kids at OPL - PDF

Join our Police Officers at the Owatonna Public Library to learn about what it takes to be a police officer and how to keep our children safe. This family event will be fun and educational with hands-on demonstrations, book readings, squad tours, K9 visit...

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Posted on: August 9, 2023

HRA and Park Board

HRA Opening

Applications are currently being accepted to fill vacancy on the City's Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Board and the Park Board.   

Application Form

There are currently two openings on the HRA Board and one on the Park Board. Applic...

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Posted on: August 30, 2023

Preschool Storytime

Storytime Tuesdays Fall (1)

Join us in Children's Services at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. Tuesday mornings for preschool storytime.

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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Showing on October 26

Movies at OPL Newsflash Curtains

Join us in the Gainey Room at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 26th, for a spooky double feature!

FRANKENSTEIN (1931)This iconic horror film follows the obsessed scientist Dr. Henry Frankenstein as he attempts to create life by assembling a creature from bod...

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Posted on: June 23, 2021

Minnesota State Parks Library Program

Check out a Minnesota State Parks Pass at OPL

Owatonna Public Library (OPL) and Blooming Prairie Branch Library (BPBL) are participating in the Minnesota State Parks Library Program. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has implemented this program to reach new park users and expand access t...

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Fall Park Passport

Park Passport 2023

Park Passport Program – September 23 thru October 22This program by Owatonna Parks and Recreation aims to promote healthy lifestyle choices among families and individuals. It encourages them to explore the parks and trails and stay fit by walking...

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Posted on: September 21, 2023

9/21/2023

East Side Corridor Project Update Additional Info... Public Works

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