Profinium is a Southern Minnesota farm family–owned community bank that has been helping generations of families and businesses achieve their financial goals. In 2025, we proudly celebrate 150 years of living our mission: Achieving Dreams Together. We are dedicated to cultivating excellence, inspiring a fun andRead more
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Since 1978, Auto Trim Design has been helping drivers across Southern Minnesota protect, customize, and enhance their vehicles. As a locally owned and operated business, Auto Trim Design has built a reputation for craftsmanship, quality, and customer care that has lasted for more than 45 years. From everyday commuters to classic car enthusiasts, Auto TrimRead more
For over 25 years, Sign Pro has been helping local businesses, organizations, and events get noticed with high-quality signage, graphics, and more. As a locally owned and operated company, Sign Pro takes pride in combining creative design, durable materials, and expert installation to deliver results that make an impact. From banners and decals to fullRead more
City Ordinance on Temporary Signs Illegal Signs Being Removed The enforcement of the City ordinance governing temporary signs in public rights-of-way is being increased. Sign owners are asked to remove their signs placed within public rights-of-way to prevent them from being removed by City staff. What types of signs are considered to be temporary? ThereRead more
Founded in 1976, Tonna Mechanical has grown into a trusted provider of comprehensive heating, cooling, plumbing, water treatment, and indoor air quality solutions across Rochester and Southeast Minnesota. The company emphasizes core values of honesty, professionalism, and community connection, shaping strong and enduring relationships with homeowners and businesses alike. With a full complement of servicesRead more
Roma’s Italian Eatery, located in downtown Owatonna, Minnesota, offers a warm and inviting atmosphere where guests can enjoy Italian cuisine. The restaurant emphasizes the importance of slowing down and savoring meals with loved ones, showing traditional Italian dining values. Roma’s aims to provide an exceptional dining experience. The menu at Roma’s features a variety ofRead more
Birchwood Cottages is a memory care-focused assisted living community with locations in Owatonna and North Mankato, Minnesota. Owned and managed by a local family, Birchwood Cottages is dedicated to serving those with memory loss in an environment filled with compassion and purpose. Their mission is to provide a higher qualityRead more
It’s a question that comes up often: How is Main Street doing? While downtowns across the country have faced challenges in recent years, Owatonna’s Main Street District is showing signs of resilience and growth. Despite some business closures, the district saw a net gain of 10 businesses in 2024, including new openings, ownership changes, relocations,Read more
As numbers grow at the Downtown Thursday events put on by Main Street Owatonna, the economic impact goes up. Here’s some data from recent events. Average Spend Per Visitor:“Downtown Thursday” is an evening event, likely involving food, beverages, and some local retail. We’ll use an estimated average spend of $45 per visitor per event. Economic Multiplier:A conservative economicRead more
Federated Insurance has reached a significant milestone, surpassing $3 billion in total premium across its property, casualty, and life insurance lines. This achievement reflects the company’s strategic goal, set in 2022, to meet the evolving needs of its clients and association partners while expanding opportunities for its employees. The company had set its sights onRead more
