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
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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
In a time when employers are competing more fiercely than ever for top talent, finding recruiting strategies that work is imperative. Today, we’re talking with Cameron Herold, former COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK and founder of the COO Alliance. He’s sharing insight into recruiting as the head of a national enterprise; however, these actionable tips can workRead more
Prospective salary after graduation is one of the most influential factors for deciding a college major. The New York Federal Reserve noted six college degrees that leave graduates with a median salary of $40,000 five years after graduating. If your post-college plans include a six-figure salary, you may wish to avoid these six majors. The New York FederalRead more
