About Owatonna

Welcome To Owatonna, Minnesota

Let Owatonna’s charm draw you in as you stroll our historic downtown, catch a concert in Central Park, play a game of pickleball, and snack on artisan chocolates.

Step back in time at our museums and historic buildings and enjoy the outdoors by hiking, biking or skiing our trails.

Visit Us!

With a population of 26,000, Owatonna is a small thriving city home to major companies like Federated Insurance, Viracon, Jostens, and Wenger Corporation.

Owatonna is the perfect getaway, located one hour south of the Twin Cities. You will be amazed by what Owatonna has to offer. Visit us soon!

History of Owatonna

Owatonna is rich in history. The region where Owatonna is located was historically used by Native Americans as a hunting area.

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