Public voting starts September 18! Owatonna has been selected as one of ten finalists for Minnesota Monthly’s inaugural Best Minnesota Town contest which will shine a spotlight on the town that best embodies the “spirit of Minnesota”. The winning town will be showcased in a multi-page editorial feature in the Minnesota Monthly magazine, receive aRead more
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Let’s bring American Pickers to Owatonna! Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Minnesota! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the region in October 2017! AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. The hit showRead more
Several well-known musicians have their roots in Owatonna, and two of them were recently featured in videos that highlight Owatonna. Adam Young, made famous by his hit “Firefly”, returned to Owatonna to record a video for his new song about his dad, just in time for Father’s Day. According to People, Adam recorded the video in hisRead more
To celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism hosted an awards luncheon May 11 to honor six individuals for their dedication to the local tourism industry. “Whether through direct customer service or behind-the-scenes organizing and management, there are countless tourism partners who work hard to ensure visitors have a positiveRead more
Owatonna, Minnesota is a charming city located just one hour south of Twin Cities. Start your meeting planning with the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism! We’ll help with site visits, room blocks, welcome bags, customized tour itineraries, and more. Give us a ring at 800-423-6466. Here are five reasons why Owatonna is theRead more
April marks the opening of the World War I exhibit at the Steele County History Center and a beautiful quilt exhibit at the Owatonna Arts Center. Take your time perusing the displays – there will be a LOT to see! over here, over there: the great war opens april 13 The much-anticipated World War IRead more
It’s officially Spring which means it’s time to get ready for Spring shopping events in Owatonna. Whether you are looking for books, jewelry, cupcakes or even RVs, you will find what you are looking for this April. Shop owatonna for spring: march 20-April 15 More than 35 local businesses are participating in this Spring shoppingRead more
When kids are out of school, both parents and students dread having too much time on their hands. To avoid the spring break blues, check out our picks for the best places to experience in Owatonna during Spring Break. With a huge spread of activities and landscapes to choose from, your family or college vacationRead more
March is a month of major exhibitor shows at the Four Seasons Centre in Owatonna. Whether you are looking for landscaping items, farm equipment or creative ideas for your home, Owatonna will have what you need! North american farm & power show This is the fifteenth year that this three-day show (March 16-18) will be held inRead more
A little known fact: Owatonnans love music. There is a plethora of local musical talent, from the high school choir, to the many popular bands that have their roots here, including Owl City, Cloud Cult and Har Mar Superstar. Not only do we take pride in our musical heritage, but we also love to catch aRead more
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