JUST THE FACTS

June 13, 2025 Volume 16 Issue 24

THIS WEEK'S IN CUSTODY ARRESTS

Tyler Temple was formally charged with domestic assault stemming from a June 10th incident.

Safety Camp still going strong after 30 Years!

What a fun past two days the graduating third graders experienced at the annual Safety Camp here in Steele County! Thirty years of promoting safety to youth in our community is quite the accomplishment. Thanks to all of the volunteers and different organizations that donate to make this community event a success year after year.

Curfew Reminder for Youth in Owatonna

The City of Owatonna has a curfew ordinance for the following reasons:

To protect the public from illegal acts of minors committed during curfew hours
To protect minors from improper influences that prevail during curfew hours including involvement with gangs
To protect minors from criminal activity that occurs during curfew hours
To help parents control their minor children

The curfew is enforced based on the following hours:

No minor under age 16 shall be in or upon public streets, alleys, parks, playgrounds or other public grounds, public places, public buildings; nor in or upon places of amusement, entertainment or refreshment; nor in or upon any vacant lot, between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. the following day, official city time.
No minor ages 16 or 17 shall be in or upon public streets, alleys, parks, playgrounds or other public grounds, public places, public buildings; nor in or upon places of amusement, entertainment, or refreshment; nor in or upon any vacant lot, between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. the following day, official city time.

To read the full ordinance, visit § 132.01 CURFEW FOR MINORS. (amlegal.com).

Bike Safety Reminders

With summer in full swing, this is a reminder to bicyclists and motorists to be safe while commuting around town. This time of year, there is also an increase in young bicyclists moving about in the city. Here are several safety reminders when using the roadways:

Bicyclists may ride on all Minnesota roads except where restricted.
Bicyclists should ride on the road and must ride in the same direction as traffic.
Bicyclists must obey all traffic control signs and signals, just as motorists must.
Bicyclists must signal their turns and should ride in a predictable manner.
Bicyclists must use a headlight and rear reflectors when it's dark. To increase visibility, add a rear flashing light.
Drivers must drive at safe speeds and be attentive — look for bicyclists, check blind spots.
Drivers must at all times maintain a three-foot clearance when passing a bicyclist.
Drivers should use caution and look twice for bicyclists when turning.
Drivers should use caution when opening a vehicle door when parking alongside a road.