As city department heads and council members complete their budget study sessions this week, it leads to approval of a preliminary levy for 2024 on Tuesday, September 19th. The proposal is a 9% levy increase. This is on a projected tax base growth of approximately 7%. Some key drivers of the proposal include normal staff wageRead more
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Looking to try the latest local microbrew or to pick up your favorite bottle of wine? Stop by Cash Wise Liquor today. Manager Melissa Vavra and the knowledgeable staff can help you find all your beer, wine and spirit needs while also helping you discover new products. Cash Wise is your one stop destination concerningRead more
In 1854, the town of Mantorville was incorporated. During this same year, four years before Minnesota became a state, John Hubbell constructed the first Hubbell House. The original Hotel, a 16 x 24-foot log structure, was the only building in town having a double roof, thereby allowing room in the chamber for guests. In 1946,Read more
Geoff Stamp is your local Owatonna-area financial advisor with PrincipalⓇ Financial. You can turn to Geoff and his team for support with many personal and business financial planning concerns, including how to protect your assets and grow your wealth using tax-managed strategies. Geoff loves building lifelong relationships with his clients and being able to supportRead more
Letter Sent to Owatonna City Council and Steele County Commissioners From: Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Board of Directors, Public Policy Committee RE: Budget Season As you prepare your 2024 budgets, we’d like to share some feedback from businesses on what they’re facing looking forward. It’s not all negative! We believe it’s importantRead more
How Landing Pages Are Different Than Websites All business owners and managers, whether operating a large or small business, know how important web presence is for any organization. However, implementing a web presence for a small business can be challenging as not all managers and owners have the knowledge required to build compelling websites andRead more
Spherion Owatonna is a prominent and reputable locally owned staffing agency serving Steele, Rice, Freeborn, Mower, Dodge, and Waseca counties’ workforce needs for over 25 years. With a solid foundation built on trust, reliability and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Spherion has earned a stellar reputation locally and is America’s most awarded staffing & RecruitingRead more
Have you ever been stuck between multiple options and simply unable to make a decision? Of course, you have — you’re a human being. While the human brain is the most complex computing system known to man, people are still prone to finding big life decisions difficult. Nobody likes being paralyzed by a decision, yetRead more
New Restaurant Open at Brooktree Golf Course OWATONNA, July 24, 2023 – The City of Owatonna Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department is announcing a new restaurant is open and ready to serve customers at Brooktree Golf Course. Lacey’s at Brooktree opened over the weekend bringing a fresh menu and high quality of service to golfersRead more
OWATONNA, July 18, 2023 – The City of Owatonna Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department is announcing a transition in the restaurant lease for food and beverages at Brooktree Golf Course. As of July 18, Tavern Nine will no longer be providing food and beverages at the municipally-owned golf course. Other food and beverage options areRead more
