Owatonna People's Press

07/19/2025

A new blend of the morning ritual’s beans has been created with a collaboration between artisan brewers Candullo’s Coffee and the United Way of Steele County.

The warm fragrance, comforting mouthfeel and revitalizing zing of coffee has been something people have gathered around for centuries. A new blend of the morning ritual’s beans has been created

07/18/2025

Sports camps have taken place for years in the Owatonna community for younger students, but two Owatonna High School alumni noticed that a sport was lacking one and they decided to do something about it.

Sports camps have taken place for years in the Owatonna community for younger students, but two Owatonna High School alumni noticed that a sport was lacking one and they decided

07/18/2025

To celebrate 50 years in Owatonna, Hy-Vee decided to bring one of the "50 Greatest Vikings" to town during their party celebrating the store's anniversary.

07/18/2025

When life gives you lemons, make a lemonade stand and use the funds to support your community.

Rain or shine, the Minds at Work lemonade stand will be open from 9-11 a.m. on July 29 and 30 at the corner between Havana Road and Truman Avenue, which is close to Lincoln Elementary.

When life gives you lemons, make a lemonade stand and use the funds to support your community.

07/18/2025

A jury has found a Morristown man not guilty of the most serious charge related to the crash that killed a prominent Owatonna businesswoman.

07/17/2025

With a wave of his wand and a few sleight-of-hand tricks, magician Jim Jayes brought a little magic to the Owatonna Public Library Wednesday morning — and left kids wide-eyed and smiling.

With a wave of his wand and a few sleight-of-hand tricks, magician Jim Jayes brought a little magic to the Owatonna Public Library Wednesday morning — and left kids wide-eyed

07/17/2025

Attendees and event organizers brought their complaints and concerns to City Hall, utilizing the public comment period of Tuesday night’s City Council meeting to request more work to be done on the city level to ensure events like Pride in the Park can take place without attendees feeling afraid, antagonized or intimidated.

Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part series regarding the protests that took place at Owatonna’s Pride in the Park on July 12 and a call to city

07/17/2025

The sound of upbeat music and the excitement of young children could be heard while approaching the pavilion just off of the parking lot.

Steele County Public Health hosted Steele County Family Fun Day, an opportunity to give kids some fun activities and parents some helpful resources.

Dozens of families scattered across Manthey Park Tuesday morning. The sound of upbeat music and the excitement of young children could be heard while approaching the pavilion just off of

07/17/2025

This week's SouthernMinn Scene Editor's Choice picks include Secret Garden Tour.

Explore a secret selection of beautiful and unique local gardens. Tickets online, or at the OAC and Kottke Jewelers.

07/16/2025

At the Steele County Historical Society, community members are picking up bobbins and thread to keep a fading tradition alive — learning the craft of lacemaking before it becomes a lost art.

At the Steele County Historical Society, community members are picking up bobbins and thread to keep a fading tradition alive — learning the craft of lacemaking before it becomes a

07/16/2025

Offense and defense both clicked for the Owatonna Legion Post 77 baseball team Tuesday night in their second-to-last game of the regular season.

07/16/2025

A pitching dual can make a game go quicker than usual and that is what took place on Friday night as Owatonna Aces baseball took on the Stewartville-Racine Sharks at home in a low-scoring game.

A pitching dual can make a game go quicker than usual and that is what took place on Friday night as Owatonna Aces baseball took on the Stewartville-Racine Sharks at