One bank with one purpose. That is Community Bank Owatonna, and their sole purpose is to serve you – the Owatonna community! Our mission is to create an environment that nurtures personal relationships, fosters quality service, and welcomes change and innovation. As Owatonna’s only locally owned and independently operated bank in the community, Community BankRead more
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On October 18, 1587, 33 years before the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock, the first documented Filipinos arrived in what is now considered Morro Bay, California. The Filipino men, or Indios Luzones as they were referred to at that time, crewed the Nuestra Señora de Buena Esperanza (Our Lady of Hope), which was commanded by Spanish sailorRead more
Every May, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month recognizes the challenges faced by Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native Hawaiians and their vital contributions to the American story. We celebrate Asian Americans and Pacific Islander’s AAPIs innumerable contributions to American history, culture, and society. We honor the AAPI legacy that stretches more than 400 years,Read more
Featuring one of the best selections of new and quality pre-owned cars and trucks, the Owatonna Motor Company prides itself on serving the greater Owatonna community with reliable, durable, high-tech vehicles at prices that won’t break your budget. The team of automotive experts at Owatonna Motor Company provide compassionate, intelligent, and friendly advice to customers. They seek to getRead more
For 140 years Alexander Lumber has been providing building materials to contractors and homeowners alike in the Owatonna and surrounding areas. Although our mainstay has always been lumber, siding, millwork, roofing, doors, windows and paint we enjoy selling the pretty things too. That’s why we decided to re-invest in our decorating department this year. ItRead more
Edward Jones is a different kind of investment firm. To us, face time and think time make sense. We meet with you to learn your individual needs so we can develop a strategy to help you achieve your long-term financial goals. So, whether you want to plan for retirement, save for college, reduce your taxRead more
For more than 119 years, Federated Insurance® has made its business about people. In 1904, Federated Insurance was founded in Minnesota by an association of business owners seeking more affordable property insurance, tailored to meet the needs of their industry. In the following years, the company continued to grow and diversify its portfolio of business,Read more
Looking to build your dream home or make those home improvement ideas a reality? Look no further than Welker Custom Homes, Inc. Their builder, Kurt Welker, works closely with each homeowner, designing their new home or their home improvement project to make sure that the end results meet their individual needs and lifestyle. Through communicationRead more
Owatonna, MN, March 3, 2023– Owatonna has been named the #1 Micropolitan community in Minnesota and one of the top micropolitans in the United States for corporate site selection projects by Site Selection Magazine in their March Governor’s Cup issue. This is the third time in the last four years that Owatonna has earned thisRead more
Taxes Last week, the House and Senate both held hearings on Governor Walz’s tax proposal, HF 1938. Even with a $17.5 billion budget surplus, the governor is proposing tax increases, including a new $1 billion annual payroll tax for the 24-week paid leave mandate, a 1/8th cent sales tax increase to the metro area forRead more
