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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: 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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Library

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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: August 29, 2023

Showing 2:00pm September 28

Movies at OPL Newsflash Curtains

Join us at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 28, in the OPL Gainey Room for a showing of Asteroid City. A fictional American desert town, circa 1955. Junior Stargazers and Space Cadets from across the country assemble for the annual Asteroid Day celebration -...

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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 27, 2023

Rose Street E

Road Closed

Rose Street will be closed between Pine Avenue and Chestnut Avenue on Thursday, September 28th and is expected to reopen Friday, September 29th. This closure is necessary for the Candian Pacific Railroad work crews to perform track maintenance. 

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Public Works
Posted on: September 21, 2023

9/21/2023

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

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Posted on: August 22, 2023

Stormwater Pollution Reduction Strategy

View of the Straight River from Morehouse Park with flowers in a hanging basket

Stormwater Pollution Reduction Strategy

 

Our community is regulated under a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) Permit by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to discharge stormwater runoff to waters of the state. As part of the City’s S...

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