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About City of Owatonna
The City of Owatonna is the county seat of Steele County and is located at the crossroads of Interstate 35 and U.S. Highways 14 and 218. It is experiencing steady growth with an estimated population of 26,647. Owatonna’s scenic setting, healthy economy, quality lifestyle and proximity to the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area are factors that have contributed to its growth. Surrounded by abundant woodland areas, streams, lakes, rivers and natural areas, the City of Owatonna provides a full range of services including police and fire protection, a public library, community and economic development, construction and maintenance of 132 miles of streets, stormwater and sanitary sewer systems and other infrastructure plus 867 acres of parkland and 17-plus miles of trails. Owatonna’s scenic setting, healthy economy, quality lifestyle and proximity to the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area are factors that have contributed to its growth. Surrounded by abundant woodland areas, streams, lakes, rivers and natural areas, the City of Owatonna provides a full range of services including police and fire protection, a public library, community and economic development, construction and maintenance of 132 miles of streets, stormwater and sanitary sewer systems and other infrastructure plus 900 acres of parkland and 31-plus miles of trails.
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Operations & Supply
City of Owatonna will close its offices September 7, 2026 for the Labor Day holiday.
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Operations & Supply
City of Owatonna will close its offices September 7, 2026 for the Labor Day holiday.
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Presence & Recognition
City of Owatonna is hosting a booth in Central Park to share information about the proposed Public Safety Facilities Plan and answer questions ahead of the November 3 referendum.
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Legal & Regulatory
City of Owatonna temporarily closed Lake Kohlmier as of September 3, 2026
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Presence & Recognition
City of Owatonna is hosting a City Council Study Session on September 2 covering the third section of the Preliminary 2027 Budget Review at the Council Chambers in 540 West Hills Circle.
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Presence & Recognition
City of Owatonna is hosting a City Council Study Session and Council Meeting at the Council Chambers on September 1.
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Capital & Finance
City of Owatonna plans to strengthen public safety by investing in new police and fire stations funded by a property tax increase beginning in 2027 if approved by voters on November 3.
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People
City of Owatonna School Resource Officers are back in the hallways for the first week of school.
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