Fred Austin, who spent his career at Federated Insurance and retired as its president, was known as a people person.
For a number of years, the Adair Building on the West Hills campus in Owatonna has remained empty, leaving those in the community wondering wh…
Local restaurant and museum owners are thankful they’re now able to open — even at 50% capacity — after months of dropping revenue and associa…
The Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, alongside Owatonna Business Partnership, have announced the winners of the first ever Downt…
After 14 years in the recreational vehicle and motorhome business, Mike and Pat Noble entered 2021 fresh off the sale of their four dealerships.
The Medford City Council has approved a 2.4% property tax levy increase for 2021.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Labor leaders in Minnesota and across the United States hope to see policy changes under the incoming Biden administration.
Steele County officials expect to receive $732,425 from the state to dole out to businesses impacted by the latest round of business shutdowns.
Two Owatonna restaurant owners shared their stories of struggles in the pandemic and restrictions during a news conference organized by Senate…
Rebecca Penning was excited as she became one of the first Steele County residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday.
Support local and shop small are two deeply engrained values of southern Minnesota, and despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic local retailers …
It is not about “bucking the system” or saving her business. Jennifer Fisher isn’t interested in being defiant, unprofessional or disrespectful.
A new three-year initiative is setting out to create a more sustainable food system in southern Minnesota.
Small businesses are putting their holiday cheer on display to help draw shoppers downtown.
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Despite the ongoing pandemic, big things haven’t stopped happening in Owatonna. At the beginning of December, the city clocked in over $100 mi…
The Steele County Board has adopted a 2.2% property tax levy increase and a $56 million budget for 2021, but some residents say the county’s s…
While it has proven to be a year of trials and tribulations for small business owners, one family is remaining optimistic in finding the next …
When it comes to plants and flowers, Amy Rieck has gardening in her DNA.
A panel of Mayo Clinic Health System experts hosted a virtual COVID-19 community forum on Monday to share community updates on vaccines and th…
A panel of Mayo Clinic Health System experts hosted a virtual COVID-19 community forum on Monday to share community updates on vaccines and th…
Camping World Holdings, Inc. announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire the four existing Noble RV Minnesota dealerships — Owatonn…
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The dream of a Marriott Courtyard hotel coming to downtown Owatonna is inching closer to reality following the approval of a purchase agreemen…
With less than 72 hours to pivot, Owatonna bars and restaurants are rushing to deplete their beer inventory before they lock their doors for t…
Area residents will have a place to go to support small businesses as they sell their locally produced foods and farm-derived products beginni…
Restrictions on bars and restaurants to try to reduce COVID-19 infections imposed this week by Gov. Tim Walz dealt another blow to Minnesota’s…
While cities in Steele County have been able to use nearly all of their federal COVID-19 funds, most of the funds received by the townships wi…
In a significant step forward in planned efforts to develop and install the next generation of strong executive leadership at Federated Insura…
