Owatonna Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 2100 block of Saint Paul Road Northeast. Shortly after 5 pm on Thursday, January 26, Owatonna firefighters were dispatched for a report of a fire in the basement laundry room of the residence. ...
We are currently accepting applications for our part-time firefighter positions.
These positions are an integral part in the functioning of our department. Paid-on-call and resident firefighters respond to incidents as needed to assist our fire commanders ...
This winter, there is a new and fun incentive to clear snow around fire hydrants. The Owatonna Fire Department has launched a “Keep Fire Hydrants Clear” program to keep hydrants clear from snow. Enter to win a blanket, travel mug, fire extinguisher, CO al...
The latest City Spotlight Video produced by the City of Owatonna has been posted. Click here to view the video.
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Winter ParkingOrdinance Reminder
At 12:01 am on November 15th, the Winter Parking Ordinance takes effect. On even-numbered calendar dates, vehicles may be parked on the near side of the street adjacent to lots and houses which have been assigned even num...
Join Darla in Children's Services Tuesday mornings at either 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. for preschool storytime. Stories, songs, and fun!
Movies at Owatonna Public Library at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23 will feature, "The Woman King." Join us in the Gainey Room for the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahom...
As of 12/19/22, Selco has made logging in to both MnLink and Libby more secure. This means that you now need to use your Library PIN when logging in to:
Owatonna Public Library (OPL) and Blooming Prairie Branch Library (BPBL) are participating in the Minnesota State Parks Library Program. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has implemented this program to reach new park users and expand access t...
The City of Owatonna Street Department would like to remind motorists to use caution and to stay back at least 200 feet when nearing a snowplow. Maintaining proper distance will help keep both drivers safe.
Your patience is appreciated as crews w...
Deicing salt accounts for approximately 75% of chloride found in our waterways. During precipitation events and snowmelt, stormwater gathers excess salt and washes it into our nearby streams and lakes. The remaining 25% of chloride in surface and groundwa...
Property owners in the City of Owatonna are responsible for removing snow and ice from sidewalks surrounding their property. Sidewalks must be cleared of snow the entire width of the concrete. The City of Owatonna would like to remind its residents that C...