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Contents

Welcome 7 Recreation & Family Fun Parks & Trails

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Camp Steele County 12 Make a Splash

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Arts & Culture 16 Steele County Free Fair

Calendar of Events 20 In the Spotlight

Best Of Steele

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Maps 43 Shop Steele County 50 Libraries 62 County Stats

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Health 66 education 68 Faith 71 Youth 72 Seniors 74 Advertiser Index

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Wow, it’s was a long winter and I’m sure everyone can agree that it’s time to start celebrating all that Owatonna has to over this spring and summer. Whether this is your first time to Owatonna or you’ve lived here your entire life, you won’t want to miss all of the unique attractions. Step back in time at the Orphanage Museum, the Village of Yesteryear, and the world-famous bank designed by Louis Sullivan. Discover the Historic Downtown shops, restaurants, and amazing architecture. Shop till you drop at Cabela’s and the Medford Outlet Center. Catch an outdoor concert at 11@7 Concert Series, create pottery at the Arts Center, see a live reptile show, or enjoy a theatre performance. Bike the trails, play Experience the water by padding down the Straight River or jumping in to cool off at the River Springs Water Park. Don’t miss our major events like Crazy Days, Pirate Festival & the Steele Country Free Fair. There is something for everyone here in Owatonna. Explore what Owatonna has to offer. Check out visitowatonna.org for a current calendar of events and more visitor information. Visit us soon!

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REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN DISCOVERY ZOO 3297 County Road 45 N, Owatonna | 507-455-1465

Venture to the RAD Zoo, Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier reptile destination. Marvel at the amazing creatures of the reptile and amphibian world including snakes, turtles, lizards, crocodilians, toads, frogs and salamanders. The zoo is home to over 150 animals from all over the world exhibited in re-creations of their native environments. The RAD Zoo houses a birthday pavilion and party options available for guests wanting a unique and crocodilian birthday experience. 20 RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB AND STRAIGHT RIVER ARCHERY CLUB 1675 NW 50th Street, Medford | 507-259-7919 The club is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting enthusiasm and safety awareness through shooting sports. The area is designed for members to become experienced handling firearms and archery equipment. In the woods of Medford, the club offers indoor and outdoor targets allowing the community a secure place to practice and teach.

SPARE TIME ENTERTAINMENT 333 18th Street SE, Owatonna | 507-451-2524 This is a first-class bowling center providing the latest in entertainment. Virtual games added to the lanes and sleek seating makes it a comfortable and clean place to bowl. Volleyball is held outside in the sand courts specifically built for the occasion in the summer and both a laser tag area and game zone put the place over the top. Schedule a party, meet up with friends or revel in the bar with supreme drinks and food prepared by Chef Gar.

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FARMER’S MARKET Central Park, Owatonna |507-455-0969 The Farmer’s Market has made a mark on Central Park for decades. With vendors ranging from soaps and oatmeal cream pies to pure maple syrup and wood carvings, it is a Saturday morning event for all. Vendors need to be from Steele County and the products they sell have to be handmade or homegrown. Other than that, the farmer’s market is free. NORTHWOODS CINEMA 10 300 Allan Ave, Owatonna | 507-451-1410 Catch the latest show in comfortable stadium seating at Northwoods Cinema 10 off Bridge Street in Owatonna. From popcorn and ice cream to beverages and candy galore, you’ll be more than satisfied. The theater offers private group showings and birthday party packages. BLOOMING PRAIRIE YOUTH CLUB 401 4th Street SE, Blooming Prairie | 507-583-6699 If there were ever an organization that a whole community stands behind and supports, it’s the Blooming Prairie Youth Club. The club provides a space for children from kindergarten to grade 12 to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring community members. Activities provided are hands-on activities in the areas of health and life skills, education and career development, character and leadership, the arts, sports, fitness, and recreation.

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A place to picnic and play games, to walk and run, to listen to concerts or watch a ball game, to ski or skate, or just to enjoy the beauty of nature — they all can be found in Owatonna’s parks and trails. The City of Owatonna has long been admired for its many beautiful parks. The city’s Park and Recreation Department currently maintains more than 700 acres of park land in 24 different city parks. The parks range from several neighborhood parks, which are less than a half-acre, to the Kaplan’s Woods Parkway, which is 225 acres. KAPLAN’S WOODS PARKWAY 1205 SW 18th Street Owatonna 507-444-4321 Outdoor lovers from the area head over to Kaplan’s Woods Parkway for the ultimate compilation of outdoor activities. From more than six miles of trails used for hiking, jogging, skiing and biking to picnic sites, boat ramps and fishing piers, this parkway is filled with pleasant greetings and scenic nature. Maps of the parkway are available at the Parks and Recreation office.

Owatonna Parks Central Park At the heart of Owatonna, Central Park is home to the Farmer’s Market and the 11@7 Concert Series. Visit the park to enjoy live music, shop for locally grown food and handmade crafts or take in the beauty of the iconic fountain and scenic view of downtown. Dartts Park Dartts Park is for the active type. Featuring two tennis courts, a baseball field with spectator seating, softball field, horseshoes, a playground and more, this park offers plenty of opportunity for you to enjoy the outdoors and some friendly competition. Jaycee Park Jaycee Park is the perfect destination for your next birthday party celebration or family get-together. Nestled between Main Street and Rice Lake Street, Jaycee Park features a picnic shelter, sand volleyball court and play equipment. A thank you is in order to the Owatonna Jaycees for their enormous contributions to the initial and continued development of the park. Manthey Park A community favorite, Manthey Park has been newly redone and hosted many family gatherings over the years. With two large picnic shelters, tennis courts, a basketball court, softball and baseball fields, play equipment, hiking trails and a large open grass area, families can spend some true quality time at this park. Construction is scheduled to begin soon on an all-inclusive playground and ball field.

Trails

Three generous families left a lasting legacy on the Owatonna community by inspiring the Owatonna trail system as we know it today. Thanks to the Buxtons, Gaineys and Muckles, we’re able to hike, bike and explore nature in our community. If you’re thinking about riding the trails this season or have a few extra hours to volunteer, connect with the folks over at the Owatonna Trails Association on Facebook. 10

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Mineral Springs Park A must-visit for natives and visitors alike, Mineral Springs Park is home to the statue of Princess Owatonna. Also known for its healing mineral springs, this park features amenities for family outings as well as a disc golf course. Morehouse Park Bask in the beauty of the Straight River at Morehouse Park. Featuring the Warsinski Chalet, a picnic shelter, play equipment, horseshoe courts and a softball field, residents can also take advantage of sand volleyball and a skate park. In the spring and summer months, many families visit the park to feed the ducks and geese, fish or walk on the Kaplanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woods Parkway.

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Trails in Steele County Buxton Trail | Cashman Crossing Kaplanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woods Parkway |Muckle Trail

Canoe and kayak enthusiasts can enter the Straight River through the landing access available at Straight River Park, while the sports buff can enjoy the volleyball courts, tennis courts, a basketball court and baseball field. Perfect for reunions and gatherings, the park also features pavilions, a playground, kiddie pool as well as a large pool with a diving board.

Blooming Prairie Parks Central Park and Victory Field Park are two that residents frequently visit. Home to the Old Fashioned Fourth of July festivities, Central Park features a pavilion, gazebo and play equipment. Across from the high school, Victory Field Park offers two softball fields and a tennis court in addition to a pavilion and playground. Other parks in Blooming Prairie are East Side Park, Green Gardens Park and the Fire Department Park.

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Enjoy the perfect staycation right here in Steele County with a visit to one of our many campgrounds. Camping isn’t for everyone, but whether you have a tent, camper or RV, the campgrounds of Steele have amenities to satisfy even the most demanding needs. Let the stress of planning a big family getaway subside and enjoy summer nights lit not by cell phones but by campfires and stars. Grab your s‘more supplies because we’re going camping! Crystal Springs RV Resort Located in Ellendale, Crystal Springs provides services that give it the reputation as one of the most charming RV resorts in southern Minnesota. The intimate and welcoming atmosphere will have you rushing to this gated community for a peaceful and relaxing stay. Check out what Crystal Springs has to offer at www.crystalspringsrvresort.com. Hope Oak Knoll Campground Perfect for those seeking an engaging and clean place to camp, Hope Oak Knoll offers a family fun environment with fire pits, game room, laundry, showers and more. Enjoy a game of horseshoes, set up on the pavilion or mingle with your neighbors. This old-fashioned setting will kick you into relaxation mode for a serene and friendly retreat. Call 507-451-2998 to book your next camping trip. River View Campground Two miles south of Owatonna, River View Campground is surrounded by giant oak trees and bordered by the Straight River. Unwind in the heated pool, take a stroll along the river and finish the day with a campfire. Riverview will have you admiring the rolling countryside from sun up until sundown. Visit www.riverviewcampgroundminnesota.com for more information. Rice Lake State Park & Campground A prime setting for viewing birds and water fowl, this site symbolizes the peaceful and quiet getaway. Easy to get to with paved roads to the park, Rice Lake is for the laid-back camper. Take a walk to the lake or through the well-maintained trails, take a canoe across the water or set up a traditional picnic. Get out of town, smell the wildflowers and take it easy at Rice Lake State Park.

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BLOOMING PRAIRIE COUNTRY CLUB 7701 SE 118th Street, Blooming Prairie | 507-583-2887

River Rock is a 9-hole disc golf course open to the public free of charge. Leagues are organized for and by the avid disc golfers in the area. Never tried it? Anyone out there with an extra disc would welcome you as their own. Contact the Parks and Recreation department for more details.

Blooming Prairie Country Club facility features a 9-hole course and 3,026 yards of golf. Take a break in the Clubhouse for a quick bite or loosen your grip with a beer. This course offers private memberships but is open to the public as well.

OWATONNA COUNTRY CLUB 1991 Lemond Road, Owatonna | 507-451-6120

HAVANA HILLS GOLF COURSE 210 Dane Road, Owatonna | 507- 451-2577

The Owatonna Country Club is situated in the southwest corner of town, located on 140 acres of rolling hills, rivers and lakes. The golf course integrates a natural setting with a challenging course and offers golf cats, driving range, putting green and exceptional restaurant and bar service. Pack your bag for this 18-hole private facility with 6,296 yards of golf!

From family and junior passes to corporate outings and Moonlight Golf events, Havana Hills is for the learner, the experienced and the one looking to just have a good time. This 9-hole, par-3 course is for children and adults alike.

WATER’S EDGE MINIATURE GOLF COURSE 175 Landmark Drive NE, Owatonna | 507-451-3666 Waters Edge, located on the north side of Owatonna, is a course that is all about playing around water hazards and boulders. Holes are uphill, downhill and can present challenges for golfers of all ages. With 18-holes and Plaza Morena Campestre & Grill nearby, the family can plan an entirely pleasing afternoon. BROOKTREE GOLF COURSE 1369 Cherry Street, Owatonna | 507-444-2467 This municipal golf course has been dubbed one of the finest in southern Minnesota. From their 18 holes and golf carts to the Clubhouse featuring superb entertainment and Master’s Bar & Grill, Brooktree Golf Course is a golfer’s destination to eat, play and repeat!

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With its many lakes, pools, and waterparks, Steele County has aquatic adventures waiting for everyone. Fishing, kayaking, & swimming are just a few of the ways you can get your water fix this summer. Catch some fish, or just catch the action!

LAKE KOHLMIER Owatonna | 507-444-4321 Gear up your tackle box and pack your swimsuit, Lake Kohlmier in Owatonna is a favorite for locals to catch some quick rays. Swim, fire up the grill and dive into a game of sand volleyball or cast a line off the fishing dock to catch one of many species of fish. RIVER SPRINGS WATER PARK 3065 St. Paul Road, Owatonna | 507- 774-7370 River Springs is equipped with a lazy river that spans across the park, a large activity pool, climbing wall, lily pad walk and a sand volleyball court. Families can relax on the lounging chairs while enjoying a salty pretzel or slushie from the concession stand. Tube and body slides are the perfect combination of family-friendly and just-scary-enough and guests also have access to showers and locker rooms. Multiple experienced lifeguards are stationed from open until close and the water is checked every hour making it a clean and safe activity for all. THE GREAT SERENGETI INDOOR WATER PARK 2365 43rd Street NW, Owatonna | 507-446-8900 Africa is brought indoors with trees, a spraying elephant, life-size giraffe and python body slide to create the Great Serengeti Indoor Water Park at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites near Cabela’s. Slide down a hippopotamus or fire through Kilimanjaro, float down the lazy river or shoot a game of water basketball at this family aquatic attraction. MEDFORD POOL Medford | 507-455-2866 One big playground, kiddie pool, large pool with diving board and bathrooms provide all of the amenities of a great park. BEAVER LAKE Ellendale | 507-444-4321 Right outside of Ellendale is a 94-acre lake, complete with a swimming beach, park area and play equipment. The beach has become a summer hot spot for Steele County residents who are looking for a quiet and clean spot to cool off with the boat docks, fishing pier, horseshoe pits and volleyball courts. PINE SPRINGS PARK Corner of 1st Avenue & 1st Street NW, Blooming Prairie | 507-583-7573 If you’re looking for a concrete swimming pool to cool off during the hot summer months, Pine Springs Pool is not the place. It’s better. The manmade pool has a sand bottom and is fed from the natural springs located beneath the city block on which it sits. The pool also offers a picnic area with a gazebo and sandboxes.

Medford Pool STRAIGHT RIVER Owatonna & Medford | 507-444-4321 Anything but straight, the Straight River has presented residents and visitors a place to watch for wildlife, fish various species, a beautiful place to walk along as well as kayaking and canoeing. Canoeing on the Straight is best during the spring and early summer; by July the river may be too low for enjoyable river travel.

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If you’re looking to catch something, look no further than Steele County! Panfish, bass and even walleyes can be found in Lake Kohlmier and Beaver Lake, or take on the challenge and the mystery of river fishing on the Straight River! Whether it’s a monster northern or something you’ve never caught before, there’s trophy catches to be found!

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Little Theatre of Owatonna

560A Dunnel Drive, Owatonna | 507-457-0764 | Littletheatreofowatonna.org

Owatonna offers numerous opportunities to see live theatrical productions performed on stage throughout the year. Founded in 1966 to bring “culture, art and entertainment to Owatonna and the surrounding communities with active participation by all interested,” Little Theatre of Owatonna now mounts four to five productions a year, with the repertoire ranging from comedy to drama to musical theater. See our calendar for production dates.

Owatonna Arts Center

435 Garden View Lane, Owatonna | 507-451-0533 | Oacarts.org

Located on the historic campus of Minnesota’s only state orphanage, the Owatonna Arts Center is a place to discover surprising insights on the world around you and new talents within you. The center’s vitality is experienced in the art classes that are offered for children and adults, exhibitions by regional professional artists and musical performances. The Owatonna Arts Center, founded as a 501©3 corporation in 1974, makes its home in the main building of the West Hills Complex and has as its mission “to make the arts accessible to the community and to promote creativity.” See our calendar for activities and events.

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Orphanage Museum

540 West Hills Circle, Owatonna | 507-774-7369 | Orphanagemuseum.com

In 1885, the Minnesota Legislature created the Minnesota State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children. After some political wrangling, Owatonna was chosen as the site for this new state orphanage which operated from 1886-1945. During this time period 10,635 dependent and neglected children passed through this institution. Today the campus is known as the West Hills Complex. The Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum is located on the first floor of the City Administration Building. This building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Museum contains photos, artifacts and stories of the children who lived this history.

Louis H. Sullivan National Farmers’ Bank 101 North Cedar Avenue, Owatonna

The year was 1906. The National Farmers’ Bank — the largest bank in the city — had outgrown its offices on the first floor of a 40-year-old building in downtown Owatonna. Carl Bennett, then vice president of the bank, commissioned famed architect Louis H. Sullivan to design a “true and lasting work of art” to be the home of the bank. Construction on the new bank in Owatonna — the first of Sullivan’s “jewel boxes” — began in April 1907 and was completed in 1908. The red brick structure with green terra cotta bands features two large arches displaying stained glass windows designed by Louis J. Millet. Inside are several murals by Oskar Gross and a “poem of colors,” featuring more than 200 shades, primarily blues and greens, intricate terra cotta and gold-leaf detailing. On Jan. 7, 1976, the building was recognized as a National Historic Landmark for its architectural significance. The United States Postal Service commemorated the building in 1981, putting the image of the bank on a postage stamp.

Steele County History Center and Village of Yesteryear

1700 Austin Road, Owatonna | 507-451-1420 | Steelehistorymuseum.org

The Village of Yesteryear, operated by the Steele County Historical Society, is a setting where visitors can experience what life was like in Owatonna and Steele County at the turn of the 20th Century. There are two log cabins, railroad station and a caboose from Steele County dating back to the 1850’s, gas station, general store/post office, fire station, farm machinery building, blacksmith shop, country school, Dunnell mansion built in 1868 and the St. Wenceslaus of Moravia Church built in 1891. The buildings are furnished according to the time they were built and are connected by a boardwalk. The Steele County Historical Society offices are located in the History Center Building at 1700 Austin Road. The fully accessible and modern Center features exhibits and offers historically related programs throughout the year. See our calendar for activities and events.

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The cities and townships within Steele County are proud to present Minnesota’s biggest county fair, the Steele County Free Fair. The Steele County Free Fair has over 7,000 exhibits, including 200 animals and over 100 food stands. There are over 450 commercial displays, 300 of which are indoors. The Steele County Free Fair is also proud to have Goldstar Amusements, providing a spectacular midway with over 40 rides. Admission to the fair is free with plenty of free entertainment for all ages. A full slate of bands, vocalists, and dancers will entertain fairgoers all week long. Guests will also have the opportunity to re-live the early days of farming by visiting the Old Iron Show or see the full array of restored tractors and other farm equipment on display next to the Village of Yesteryear. The Reseland Stage will offer great entertainment for the kids with the return of the Moogician and a new band, the Bazillions. The stage area is also a decompression area for the young and old to relax with a fenced in playground, picnic tables in front f the stage, and a 16’ x 5’ mural for the kids to color every day. Don’t miss the new Butterfly Encounter! Free to fairgoers who may walk among the butterflies, feed them, learn about them, and even mend their broken wings. As you stroll through the butterflies, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful flowers grown by the Steele County Free Fair Floral Superintendents. A full week of entertainment at the Grandstand will include some of the old favorites like bull riding and a demo derby, as well a new autocross show. Check out the fair website at www.scff.org for complete schedules of events and for entry forms for the fair. The fair office number is 507-451-5305. The Fair Board and its employees have worked very hard this year to create an entertainment venue we can all be proud of as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Steele County Fairgrounds.

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The people of Owatonna didn’t need WCCO’s Amelia Santaniello to tell them what they already knew… but they didn’t stop them from making sure that Old Town Bagels (OTB) got the recognition they deserved. “I didn’t think we had a shot,” Stacy Wilson says, regarding learning that her and husband Mark’s restaurant was in the running for WCCO 4 News Best of Minnesota – Best Bagel Shop. OTB on North Cedar Avenue was up against some big names in the Twin Cities, as well as a college favorite in Northfield and Mankato. But in August 2017, Wilson received the call that they had won. “I don’t really know how that happened!”

Stacy Wilson has no qualms giving much of the menu credit to the Satterlunds, who were able to introduce the town of Owatonna to freshly baked bagels every day with a plethora of topping options, but she is quite proud of the modern updates they brought to the table.

Two years into the business and a “Best of” honor must mean the Wilsons are doing something right, especially considering once upon a time they “didn’t know a thing about making a bagel.”

“Every day he gets a Kitchen Sink bagel with butter,” Stacy Wilson laughs with Johnson. “Sometimes we have it ready for him before we open!” “Except on Saturdays,” Mark Wilson adds. “Then he treats himself to an egg and cheese on his bagel.”

After roughly 25 years in big retail, the Wilson family came to a fork in the road when Mark Wilson found himself out of work in 2015. That’s when they heard word that the former owners of OTB, Jim and Gretchen Satterlund, were looking to sell their iconic bagel shop. Though it was far different from anything they had done before, Stacy Wilson described it as a “leap of faith” when they purchased the store that November. “I didn’t know anything about bagels,” Stacy Wilson tells Santaniello during their spotlight interview. “I knew you could buy them in the store.” The family quickly learned the intensity of supplying the public with fresh, preservative-free bagels, Monday through Saturday. The small kitchen has proven to be the busiest on Monday and Tuesday, while they recover from the weekend according to Stacy Wilson. “It’s almost a 24-hour operation,” she states. “We are preparing for the next day until about 10 p.m. or midnight, and then our baker arrives at 2 or 3 a.m.” All those special bagels need something extra special to go with it, of course, leading to the restaurant going through 120 pounds of cream cheese each week. It is no ordinary cream cheese, however, but uniquely flavored spreads also made in house. “Sometimes we are up to our elbows in cream cheese,” Stacy Wilson laughs. “Literally!” With extensive training from the Satterlunds, the Wilsons were able to keep OTB as is, with just a few updates they introduced to help bring the restaurant into the Cyber Age.

Specifically, the Wilsons installed a new point of sale system (POS) to the restaurant. Besides handling ordinary transactions, the POS is able to keep track of who exactly their customers are. Pete Johnson, for example, will be waiting outside OTB every day when the Wilsons unlock the door.

“Fifty percent of our customers are repeat customers. Every day. That’s not common for a restaurant,” Stacy Wilson explains. With the perfect downtown location, the bagel shop is frequented by downtown workers who continue to fill the store to the brim over the lunch hour. “They become more than our customers, they become our friends who we know by name.” Because of the large lunch rush, the Wilsons also brought online ordering to the OTB world, allowing people to order and pay online, bypass the line out the door, and pick up their lunch without the wait. The service is something anyone with a 30 minute lunch break can appreciate. Last but not least, OTB was officially introduced to the social media world. The OTB Facebook page keeps their fans updated on food specials (both daily and for events), soups of the day, and job openings. Stacy Wilson jokes that the biggest impact Facebook has had is freeing up the phone lines, but the online voters who made sure OTB was put on the map with WCCO’s “Best Of” may beg to differ. It’s no secret that the location of OTB is small, but it hasn’t kept the Wilsons from dreaming big. “Expanding has proven difficult,” Stacy Wilson states. “But there are still possibilities!” While the Wilsons did purchase the Master’s Bar and Grill in 2017, the new seasonal project doesn’t mean less time and dedication to the new state favorite.“We’re not looking to go anywhere,” Mark Wilson says. “Everyone thinks it would always be great to own a ‘Mom ‘n Pop’ shop downtown,” Stacy Wilson adds. “And that’s what we’re doing.”

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Best Music Store Tone Music Owatonna Best Mom & Pop Diner Costa’s Candies & Restaurant Owatonna Best Book Store Little Professor Book Center Owatonna

Best Ice Cream The Blast Soft Serve Owatonna Best Margarita El Tequila Owatonna Best Pancakes The Kernel Owatonna

Best After Bar Food Perkins Owatonna

Best Bagel Old Town Bagels Owatonna Best Bakery, Best Donut, Best Dessert, Best Treats for the Office Perfect Day Cakes & Bakery Owatonna Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests, Best Burger The Black Sheep Burgers and Brews Owatonna Best Coffee Shop, Best Grilled Cheese Central Park Coffee Co. Owatonna

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Eat local. Doing so supports the community and in the end, supports you. All of these local businesses have truly made an investment in our community and are what make Steele County home. Treat your palate right this season by experiencing all of the unique flavors. EL TEQUILA El Tequila serves delicious Mexican food and what is widely considered the best salsa in Minnesota for over 18 years. The gracious atmosphere and colorful décor will leave you satisfied before your food has even arrived.

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A TASTE OF THE BIG APPLE A Taste of the Big Apple specializes in traditional New York style pizza, also serving subs, calzones and a range of soda. This is the emblematic small-town pizza joint that everyone loves. CENTRAL PARK COFFEE Central Park Coffee Co. is your ideal local café whether you’re looking for a warm lunch spot or study refuge. Enjoy free wireless Internet, while sipping on a hot cup of Jamaican Me Crazy. The menu includes a high-quality selection of brewed coffee, smoothies, a daily breakfast and lunch menu including gluten free options. COSTAS CANDIES & RESTAURANT For those who like to keep it simple, Costa’s is the small-town café you have been longing for. This restaurant has been operating in the same location for almost 100 years and continues to serve home cooked meals and famous chocolates!

CURLY GIRLZ CANDIES Voted Best Candy Store by SouthernMinn Scene Magazine and recently relocated to downtown Owatonna, Curly Girlz has a selection of handmade truffles, Minnesota made products and old-fashioned favorites ranging from rock candy to candy buttons. DON JUAN CANTINA & GRILL Bringing Mexico to your table, Don Juan Cantina & Grill prides themselves in sharing their heritage and food. And don’t forget the margarita!

GRACE’S TEX MEX Winner of Best Nachos in Minnesota, Grace’s Tex-Mex is a snug outpost serving favorites such as nachos, burritos and chimichangas. If you have ever wedged yourself through and extraordinarily long line at the Steele County Free Fair, chances are, it belonged to Grace’s. KERNEL RESTAURANT The Kernel Restaurant is a full service family restaurant specializing in comfort foods of all types including all day breakfast, homemade pies and homemade soups and chili. From their Friday Fish Fry to amazing Saturday morning service, the Kernel Restaurant is on the weekend checklist of many.

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years of professional experience. Let the staff take care of you with their robust flavors all served in a tropical ambiance. PUPUSERIA LA PAZ Warm tamales and fresh pupusas have surprised many taste buds, putting this place on the map for travelers. With beans, cheese and lettuce overflowing served by welcoming El Salvadorian staff, how could you not love this hidden gem? MIZUKI FUSION Mizuki Fusion serves Japanese and Thai food with a menu featuring sushi, rolls, teriyaki, tempura and hibachi. With a relaxing atmosphere and dedicated chefs, the food at Mizuki looks just as good as it tastes. NICK’S PIZZA PALACE A Greek family owned business for over 30 years, Nick’s Pizza Palace offers a variety of specialty pizzas, as well as gyros, sandwiches, spaghetti, salads and broasted chicken. Oh, and don’t forget the beer.

SPARE TIME ENTERTAINMENT Whether you’re bowling a game, playing volleyball, having lunch or racking up points in the arcade, Spare Time offers a menu that is accommodating to every activity. A professional chef has created a comprehensive menu with sizable salads and appetizers to full entrees and great weekend specials. TOREY’S RESTAURANT & BAR For over 15 years, Torey’s has been one of Owatonna’s favorite spots for great meals, afterwork drinks and a comfortable setting to spend time with friends and family. Save some room for their cold taps and gourmet desserts.

THE PERFECT DAY CAKES From Chocolate Covered Strawberry to Pina Colada, The Perfect Day Cakes creates beautiful confections both big and small. Whether you are planning a wedding, birthday party or want to pick up some treats for the office, “make your day perfect with The Perfect Day Cakes.” THE S’CREAM The S’Cream offers a wide variety of frozen treats that are sure to cool you off in the hot summer heat.

WINGS TAVERN & GRILLE Located across from the Steele County Fairgrounds, Wing’s serves a variety of burgers, appetizers and drinks. From softball teams, sports fanatics or those looking to sit down at their local tavern, Wing’s welcomes everyone.

OLD TOWN BAGELS Salt, Onion, Kitchen Sink and Honey Wheat— Old Town Bagels bakes fresh homemade bagels daily. Warm it up with a side of marinara or spread on your favorite cream cheese. Heck, buy the whole tub! OLIVIA’S FAMILY RESTAURANT Their renowned breakfast buffet is a community favorite, with quick service and food always served warm. PLAZA MORENA CAMPESTRE GRILL From the architecture and presentation to the drinks and flaming entrées, Plaza Morena Campestre Grill will treat you to more than 20

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THE BLACK SHEEP BURGERS & BREWS Offering a simple yet delicious menu, The Black Sheep Burgers & Brews offers one of the widest selections of craft beers with options rotating daily. Their intimate setting and superior service is what makes this eatery a local hot spot. THE BLAST Take a break on your next bike ride or stroll along the Owatonna trail system for the ultimate ice cream treat at The Blast, located next to the Straight River on Rose Street. THE KITCHEN The front of the diner is surrounded by windows looking out at downtown and beneath the mason jar lights is the lunch bar where you can sit on a stool and make conversation. If you come in for dinner, you have the opportunity of being seated in a dimmed, decorated dining area.

WAGNER’S LUNCH Home to the famous “slider” and classic crinkle fries, Wagner’s is a favorite Owatonna breakfast and lunch spot.

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ELLENDALE CAFÉ There really isn’t anything better than sitting on a diner stool and receiving a greeting stripped of all formalities. Familiar face or not, you will be welcomed with fresh homemade rolls and friendly exchange. That is what small-town cafés are all about.

BLOOMING PRAIRIE SERVICEMEN’S CLUB Often used for wedding receptions, business meetings, family reunions and other gatherings, the Blooming Prairie Servicemen’s Club has started to expand their menu. The Club offers weekly specials from Burger Night to Taco Tuesday—stop by and check out what they will be cooking up next. THE PIZZA CELLAR As the self-proclaimed “best pizza around,” stop by and put that declaration to the test. With root beer from the tap and a variety of feel-good foods, the Pizza Cellar is a local number one. The Pizza Cellar also features a private banquet room to reserve for birthday parties, class reunions and other special events.

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URBAN FINDS & BISTRO Located in the Medford Outlet Center, Urban Finds & Bistro has a lunch and dinner menu filled with both visually and delectably beautiful options ranging from burgers and wraps to salads and soup. Also available are craft beers, an assortment of wine and Bridgeman’s ice cream. ELLENDALE MUNI & GRILL The Ellendale Municipal Liquor Store includes off-sale and on-sale liquor as well as a full grill menu. Featuring their famous choo-choo fries, the muni is also known for their outstanding burgers and good conversation.

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Russell Stover Candies 4500 West Frontage Road, Owatonna 507-451-9127 The Bakery 345 Main Street W, Blooming Prairie 507-583-4433 The Perfect Day Cakes 324 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-455-2253 The S’Cream 301 S Oak Avenue, Owatonna 507-214-3224 COFFEE HOUSE Caribou Coffee 2350 43rd Street NW #105, Owatonna 507-451-9589

Central Park Coffee 113 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-4242 Starbucks 641 West Bridge Street, Owatonna 507-413-0248 Starbucks – Target 301 Park Drive, Owatonna 507-455-3624 STEELE COUNTY SIGNATURES 43rd St. Pub and Grill 2365 43rd Street NW, Owatonna 507-446-9200 American Legion 137 W Broadway Street, Owatonna 507-451-6080 Applebee’s 690 W Bridge Street, Owatonna 507-451-0006 Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 1100 W Frontage Road, Owatonna 507-455-2700

Blooming Prairie Servicemen’s Club 210 4th Street NE, Blooming Prairie 507-583-7884 Chicago BBQ Ribs 114 W Broadway, Owatonna 507-214-2025 Costas Candies & Restaurant 112 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-9050 Eagles Club 141 E Rose Street, Owatonna 507-451-3846 Elks Lodge 126 E Vine Street, Owatonna 507-451-1395 Ellendale Café 203 5th Avenue W, Ellendale 507-688-3621 Famous Dave’s Barbecue 4355 W Frontage Road, Owatonna 507-451-4008

Knights of Columbus 820 S Elm Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-6103

Sun Rise Grill 205 N Oak Avenue, Owatonna 507-413-8008

VFW 135 Oakdale Street, Owatonna 507-451-1001

Lava Burgers & Wings 369 18th Street SE 507-413-8444

The Black Sheep Burgers & Brews 206 W Rose Street, Owatonna 507-451-1000

Wagner’s Lunch 222 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-0931

Master’s Bar & Grill 1369 Cherry Street, Owatonna 507-444-2467

The Kernel Restaurant 1101 Hoffman Drive NW, Owatonna 507-451-2585

Wings Tavern and Grill 1805 S Elm Avenue, Owatonna 507-444-9335

Old Town Bagels 211 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-3193 Olivia’s Family Restaurant 1160 Frontage Road W, Owatonna 507-444-4000 Owatonna Country Club 1991 Lemond Road, Owatonna 507-451-6120 Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1200 County Highway 35, Owatonna 507-451-6831 Spare Time Entertainment 333 18th Street SE, Owatonna 507-451-2524

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McDonald’s 1105 W Frontage Road, Owatonna 507-451-3075

Torey’s Restaurant & Bar 685 Bridge Street #5, Owatonna 507-455-9260

Culver’s 1140 Frontage Road W, Owatonna 507-455-2000

McDonald’s 6874 W Frontage Road, Medford 507-451-1055

Urban Bistro 6750 W Frontage Road #436, Medford 507-446-0413

Dairy Queen 670 W Bridge Street, Owatonna 507-451-8398

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Buffalo Wild Wings Subway 2350 43rd Street NW, Owatonna 507-446-0502 Subway 653 W Bridge Street, Owatonna 507-451-6842 Subway 312 N Oak Street, Owatonna 507-451-6062 Subway 1130 Frontage Road W, Owatonna 507-455-0049

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Don Juan Cantina and Grill 1045 W Frontage Road, Owatonna 507-413-0787

Taco Bell 681 W Bridge Street, Owatonna 507-444-0242

El Loro Mexican Restaurant 4255 W Frontage Rd, Owatonna 507-214-1888

Taco Johns 1839 S Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-2023

El Tequila 1830 S Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-444-9490

Wendy’s 2290 NW 46th Street, Owatonna 507-451-7403

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Plaza Morena Campestre Grill 160 NE 26th Street, Owatonna 507-413-0817

Casey’s 3959 MN-30, Ellendale 507-684-2003

Pupuseria La Paz 153 W Bridge Street, Owatonna 507-214-1236

Domino’s Pizza 221 Mineral Springs Road, Owatonna 507-451-3030

Red and Green Burrito 641 W Bridge Street, Owatonna 507-413-6488 PIZZERIAS A Taste of the Big Apple 104 W Broadway Street, Owatonna 507-455-3633 Casey’s 590 State Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-4168 Casey’s 475 18th Street SE, Owatonna 507-446-8391 Casey’s 328 Highway Avenue S, Blooming Prairie 507-583-7827 Casey’s 101 Riverview Court, Medford 507-451-1487

Godfather’s Pizza 1832 S Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-455-1470 Hy-Vee 1620 S Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-0138 Little Caesars 1232 S Oak Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-5545 Nick’s Pizza Palace 326 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-455-1530 Papa Murphy’s 641 W Bridge Street, Owatonna 507-455-3700 Pizza Cellar 302 E Main Street, Blooming Prairie 507-583-7675

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Reggies Brewhouse 220 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-413-6000

J-B Liquor 202 S Oak Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-5491

Pizza Ranch 142 W Broadway St, Owatonna 507-446-9990

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Bridge Street Tavern 137 W Bridge Street, Owatonna 507-413-6802

Ellendale Municipal Liquor Store 217 5th Avenue W, Ellendale 507-684-9422

Dog Pound Bar 212 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-0865

Firehouse Liquor 120 NW 26th Street, Owatonna 507-214-2337

Hoff’s Bar 135 W Bridge Street, Owatonna 507-451-9956

Hi-Way Liquor 1180 W Frontage Road, Owatonna 507-451-0776

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Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits 1620 S Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-0138

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Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism & 24 Hour Visitor Center

Biking/Walking Trail This map is updated annually by the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.

ShopDowntown Since 1990 Experience the

only intimate bridal salon in Owatonna.

Wedding Gowns Bridesmaid Dresses Mother of the Bride/Groom Dresses Flower Girl Dresses Tuxedos

Prom Dresses Winter Formal Dresses Cocktail Dresses Wedding Accessories Photo Booth Rental

315 N Cedar Ave Owatonna, MN 507-413-6160 www.ddbridals.com Hours: WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY: 5-8 PM SATURDAY: 10 AM-5 PM

Home-cooked meals just likeMom

Used to Make!

DAILY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SPECIALS!

The Kitchen

329 Cedar Ave. N • Owatonna 507-451-9991

M-Th 6am-2pm F 6am-8pm | Sat 6am-2pm thekitchenowatonna.wix.com/thekitchen

• Bagels to go • Sandwiches • Catering • Homemade Cream Cheese • Soups • Coﬀee • Sweet Treats

Open for Breakfast and Lunch! (507) 451-3193 • 211 N. Cedar Ave, Owatonna Order online NOW! www.oldtownbagels.com

Sales & Leasing of Band & Orchestra Instruments Guitars • Drums • Harmonicas

LARGEST SELECTION of VINYL RECORDS 114 N. Cedar Ave. | Owatonna | 507-451-5196

ONE-STOP BOOK SHOP BOOKS • MAGAZINES • COMICS• CARDS • GAMES

Looking for something special? Give us a call! LITTLE PROFESSOR

BOOK CENTER 110 West Park Square, Owatonna, MN 507-455-0969

ELWOOD STAR CLEANERS

DRY CLEANING • BULK LAUNDRY • GOWN PRESERVATION • SPECIALTY CLEANING OF: RUGS • PURSES • LEATHER • FUR DOWN/FEATHER ITEMS • UGGS 107 N. Cedar • Downtown Owatonna • 451-3430 Open M-F 6:30AM-5:30; SAT. 8:00AM-1:00PM

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

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Vibrant Living For individuals 55 or better at a reasonable price.

Experience the Jaguar difference! Stop by our Owatonna office or call to have a sales support specialist show you the Jaguar difference. You can also visit our website for more information on the value of fiber optics for your home or business.

AGUAR

Communications

(507) 214-1000 | 800-250-1517 213 S. Oak Ave., Owatonna, MN | www.jagcom.net

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Downsize and simplify your life

• Full kitchens • 1-2 Bedrooms • Garages available • Cable television & WiFi Internet • Guest room available for guests • Daily van service • No yard maintenance • Laundry on-site

Call Jon Arnett at 507-455-3735 for a tour 235 22nd St. SE, Owatonna www.realifeowatonna.com

Roger L. Borchardt Borchardt’s Accounting and Tax Service

47 Years and Still Going! YES! I am still in business and have not retired! 1345 Linn • Owatonna, MN 55060

Phone: (507) 451-7748

Koda Living Community

2255 30th Street NW, Owatonna • 507-444-4200 • Long-Term Skilled Nursing Care • Short-Term Post-Acute Care • Extend Stay Units

Specializing in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services • In-Patient • Out-Patient • In-Home

www.kodalivingcommunity.org

www.phblawoffice.com • Wills & Trusts • Personal Injury • Elder Law • Family Law • Criminal Law • Bankruptcy Owatonna: 150 W. Park Square / 507-451-9000 Waseca: 215 E. Elm Avenue / 507-835-5240 Janesville: 216 N. Main Street / 507-234-5106 Faribault: 302 1st Avenue NW / 507-332-7425

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OWATONNA’S Only FURNITURE & FLOORING STORE nelson decorating center

financing available! nelsondecoratingcenter.com 507.451.3710 • 121 oakdale st • owatonna, mn

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Completely Kids + Maternity Shop local. Enjoy the shopping experience at a variety of specialty stores in Owatonna, Ellendale, Blooming Prairie and Medford featuring unique merchandise, antiques, jewelry and so much more.

Owatonna

ALEXANDER LUMBER 419 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-7710 Since 1883, Alexander Lumber has been providing area professional services needed to complete any construction or home project with building materials and decorating centers to millwork, installation and delivery services. As the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest standing lumber yard, the company remains an honest and dependable business to the community. ARROW ACE HARDWARE 122 W Vine Street, Owatonna 507-451-4966 Ace Hardware is devoted to being the supportive place for hardware, plumbing, tools, grills, garden and more by offering customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and quality products. This local hardware store has withstood the competition of big chains all while keeping their hometown character.

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CEDAR FLORAL DESIGN STUDIO 314 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-7673 A locally owned floral shop in Owatonna, Cedar Floral Design Studio offers everything from birthday and anniversary arrangements to corsages and just because gifts. The shop also carries greeting cards, dried and silk arrangements, a wide-ranging line of sympathy pieces, memorial stones and music boxes. CENTRAL PARK FRAMING & FINDS 110 W Broadway Street, Owatonna 507-451-3460 This one-stop shop offers seasonal and yearround dĂŠcor, custom framing, specialty good, small furniture and any unique items that make perfect gifts. Stop in and be surprised by what you can find.

Country Goods 4515 22nd Avenue NW, Owatonna Country Goods is more than just a gift shop. This one of a kind store is home to gifts, household furnishings, garden items, cookbooks, inspirational pieces, a massive selection of chimes and everything in between. They carry popular collections such as by Jim Shore, Willow Tree, Foundation Angels, Heritage Lace and Park Designs, Kerusso T-shirts, Woodwick candles and more.

Experience One-of-a-Kind

Minnesota Minnesota History! History! Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum 540 West Hills Circle, Owatonna | phone: 507-774-7369 | www.orphanagemuseum.com

Owatonna’s Newest Housing Option Join the Waiting List Now!

STARTING SOON SOON! Construction on 2nd Building Now Leasing Call 507-214-4663

• Secure Building • Off-street Parking • Elevator • On-site Property Manager & Maintenance • Smoke-free Property

• Self-contained Heating and A/C • Personal Washer & Dryer • Energy-efficient Appliances • Deck or Patio in each Unit • Garage Waiting List

320 Allan Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060 parkplaza@lasson.net

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KLECKER’S KREATIONS 302 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-475-4556 Jodi Klecker has taken years of experience in designing beautiful floral arrangements for various occasions to downtown Owatonna with her own store front. Klecker’s Kreations is not only a floral shop, but also offers tuxedo rentals, home décor and handmade, rustic items you’ll love.

LITTLE PROFESSOR BOOK CENTER 110 W Park Square, Owatonna 507-455-0969 From Melissa and Doug crafts and Where’s Waldo books to adult dramas and a variety of mystery series, the Little Professor Book Center appeals to the entire family. Give John Meixner a hint of what you like, and he will provide intelligent and promising service. MANKE’S EQUIPMENT & APPLIANCE 225 W Rose Street, Owatonna 507-451-2327 This third and fourth generation family business has been around for 70 years and is one of the largest Toro dealers in Minnesota. Stop down to see Harley and ask him about his high quality trailers and home appliances.

KRISTI’S CLOTHING 301 Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-444-0400 For unique women’s clothing and accessories, stop into Kristi’s Clothing. They specialize in personal service and are committed to helping women finds what’s right for their individual style needs. Kristi carries a mix of quality items that often come from her travels to the Market in Minneapolis, Las Vegas and even New York. Whether it’s a purse, scarf or piece of handcrafted jewelry, Kristi has accessories for any circumstance, even if that occasion is just a little pick-me-up. KOTTKE JEWELERS 115 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-6644 Nearly a century old, Kottke Jewelers is the oldest store still run by the same family and in the same location in downtown Owatonna. Shoppers will find a beautiful selection of jewelry, gifts and watches to help you celebrate life’s moments. Stop in to see what they have been up to.

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OWATONNA SHOE 121 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-4640 Scratch the blisters, kinks and sore feet, head to Owatonna Shoe and make your feet happy again. With outstanding customer service, you will be presented with a fantastic selection of women’s, men’s and children’s shoes as well as Red Wing work boots and others. With over 70 years in business, knowledgeable would be an understatement. PARTY PLUS CRAFTS 116 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-455-9677 A woman known as the “Scrubby Lady” reopened this downtown store and brought with her consignment items, crafts, scrapbooking materials and other requests from the residents of Steele County and the surrounding areas. You’ll find what you need to complete your next project or decorate your next event or celebration. STRAIGHT RIVER SPORTS 222 W Bridge Street, Owatonna 507-451-1666 Your one stop shop for bikes, bike repair, apparel and sporting equipment. The business revolves around outstanding customer service which means no pressure sales and informed staff on the latest products.

STRAIGHT RIVER RUG HOOKING & FIBER ARTS 104 W Park Square, Owatonna 507-413-0130 Straight River Rug Hooking and Fiber Arts offers supplies, patterns and booklets for rug hooking, knitting, crocheting, wool applique, embroidery, punch needling and needle felting. The shop is adorned with beautiful handmade rugs and if you’re looking to pick up a new hobby or craft, join those who have signed up for classes and rug hook right in the studio. THE RUSTIQUE CONSIGNMENT 129 W Broadway, Owatonna 507- 413-6390 Owned by a mother-daughter duo with a flair for decorating, The Rustique Consignment shop in downtown Owatonna features furniture, apparel, gifts, décor and more, all arranged in stylish displays. With inventory frequently changing, stop by today to see the newest arrivals. THE HAT CHIC 110 North Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-213-1227 The Hat Chic has all of your sporting needs, embellished in rhinestones, glitter, silkscreen and embroidery. Show your school spirit or cheer your favorite team in a shirt, jacket, hat or bag customized for you.

TONE MUSIC 114 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-5196 The product selection at Tone is sure to hit a right note, offering everything from band instruments and DVDs to acoustic guitars and vinyl. And if you don’t know how to hit a right note, there are four instructors who work with Tone that would love to teach you. Tone Music offers an intimate atmosphere where it is encouraged to pick up whatever interests you.

Clubs and Organizations

Your Day. Your Way. The owatonna Eagles is perfect for all your banquet needs. From business meetings and seminars, to anniversaries, reunions and weddings. Our catering team will guide you through every detail that will make your event a success! Our expertise and dedication will make sure your experience is nothing but the best.

OwatOnna EaglEs | 141 East ROsE stREEt OwatOnna, Mn 55060 | 507-451-3846

OWATONNA ARTS CENTER Home of Creativity and Artistry

• Monthly Gallery Shows • Music Programs • Classes For All Ages and Skills • Special Events

Our historic building is also available to rent for meetings and special events!

Open 1-5 pm. Tuesday-Sunday

435 Garden View Lane (507) 451-0533

www.oacarts.org

TAKING THE STAGE SUMMER ‘18: SEUSSICAL The Salvation Army Thrift Store and Service Extension Unit of Steele County

A Friendly Place to...

SHOP Our wide variety of quality merchandise DONATE Your gently used clothing, furniture and household items SEEK Emergency Assistance VOLUNTEER Your Time and Special Talents

Your donations and purchases fund critical services. It’s shopping you can feel good about. Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00 • Saturday 9:30-3:00 1810 S. Cedar Ave, Owatonna • (507) 455-2023

July 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, & 22 Sponsored by: Wenger Foundation

FALL ‘18: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE CHRISTMAS ‘18: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A live Radio Play WINTER ‘19: SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street SPRING ‘19: FARCE OF HABIT SUMMER ‘19: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND For more information or to purchase tickets visit:

LittleTheatreofOwatonna.org

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Blooming Prairie

B TO Z HARDWARE 323 East Main Street, Blooming Prairie 507-583-4469 B to Z Hardware has electrical and plumbing supplies for maintenance and repairs, a complete line of paints, lawn and garden tools, fertilizers and seeds as well as an automotive and tools sections. Renting equipment for all types of projects, B to Z Hardware will help get the job done.

Ellendale

COUNTRY CHARM CERAMICS 205 5TH Avenue West, Ellendale 507-688-7018 For ready to paint ceramics and supplies, shop Country Charm Ceramics in downtown Ellendale. Shoppers can select their piece, choose their colors and get creative. A kiln is available if needed. Have the shop host your next birthday, bridal shower or school group with all tools provided and clean up included.

A TOUCH OF CHARM 330 East Main Street, Blooming Prairie 507-583-7637 A quaint florist and gift shop in downtown Blooming Prairie, A Touch of Charm specializes in a combination of traditional, cottage and countrypolitan furnishings that will give your home a matchless finesse.

Medford

GLITZY FASHIONS 113 N Main Street, Medford 507-330-0694 Shop for gently used brand name clothing, prom dresses and accessories at Glitzy Fashions in downtown Medford.

MEDFORD OUTLET 6750 West Frontage Road, Medford 507-455-4111 Whether you’re getting ready for the beach, looking for that perfect summer outfit or just need a wardrobe update, travel no further than the Medford Outlet Center. From trendy styles to antiques, you will find local, outlet, factory and clearance stores with deals to suit any occasion. CABELA’S 3900 Cabela Drive, Owatonna 507-451-4545 Getting ready for your next hiking or fishing adventure? Swing into Cabela’s for any outdoor equipment need. No, really—any tool, article of clothing or steak rub, you will find it a Cabela’s.

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Shopping Directory ANTIQUES & GIFTS A Touch Of Charm 330 East Main Street, Blooming Prairie 507-583-7637 Central Park Framing & Finds 110 W Broadway Street, Owatonna 507-451-3460 Country Charm Ceramics 205 5TH Avenue West, Ellendale 507-688-7018 Country Goods 4515 22nd Avenue NW, Owatonna 507-451-5661 Urban Finds 6750 E Frontage Road #436, Medford 507-446-0413 Uncle Tom’s Antique Mall 2923 Old U.S. Highway 14, Owatonna 507-451-2254

FASHION Buly’s Fashion 127 W Broadway Street, Owatonna 507-413-6600 Completely Kids And Maternity 312 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-444-4100 Glitzy Fashions 113 N Main Street, Medford 507-330-0694 Hat Chic 110 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-213-1227 Kristi’s Clothing 301 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-444-0400 Owatonna Shoe 121 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-4640 FLORISTS/DESIGN STUDIOS Cash Wise Floral 495 W North Street, Owatonna 507-451-8116

Cedar Floral Design Studio 314 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-7673

Flooring Frenzy 223 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-446-0069

Floral Designs By Jodi 1741 Prairie Lane NE, Owatonna 507-455-1437

Nelson Decorating Center 121 Oakdale Street, Owatonna 507-451-3710

Hy-Vee Floral 1620 S Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-0138

Slumberland 2375 NW 46th Street, Owatonna 507-444-9200

Klecker’s Kreations 302 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-475-4556

Tony’s Flooring 206 Mineral Springs Road 507-451-2286

Stargazer Designs Owatonna 507-475-1639

3-Day Mattress 143 W Broadway Street, Owatonna 507-351-3710

FURNITURE STORES & FLOORING

JEWELERS

Ashley Homestore 6500 W Frontage Road W, Medford 507-446-4400

Douglas Diamonds 1100 Frontage Road W #145, Owatonna 507-413-6305

Furniture Mart 6500 W Frontage Road W, Medford 507-455-3000

Kottke Jewelers 115 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-6644

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Shopping Directory SPECIALTY SHOPS

Paffrath Jewelers 685 W Bridge Street #8 507-451-0301 NURSERIES

Jack’s Nursery And Landscaping Owatonna 507-455-1434 Nagel Sod Farm And Nursery 6200 W Frontage Road, Medford 507-451-9605 Oak View Nursery 7921 County Highway 45, Owatonna 507-451-0454

Insty Prints 306 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-6004 Kat’s Tats 302 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-214-2100 Kik Graphics 110 Highway Avenue, Blooming Prairie

Souba Greenhouse And Nursery Old U.S. Highway 14, Owatonna 507-451-1444

Lion’s Den Adult Boutique 1164 Frontage Road W, Owatonna 507-214-3900

Turtle Creek Nursery And Landscaping 2449 Rose Street, Owatonna 507-214-8733

Let’s Ride 4755 W Frontage Road, Owatonna 507-455-1487

Owatonna Shoe

Haberman’s Picture Framing 208 Mineral Springs Road, Owatonna 507-451-6565

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Midnight Sun Spas 2350 43rd Street NW Suite #103, Owatonna 507-214-7727 Party Plus Crafts 116 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-455-9677 Salvation Army 1810 S Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-455-2023 Straight River Rug Hooking 104 W Park Square, Owatonna 507-413-0130 Thee Dragon’s Lair 1154 S Oak Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-8441 Tone Music 114 N Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-5196 Tri M Graphics 625 E Main Street, Owatonna 507-451-3920

SPORTING/OUTDOOR GOODS Cabela’s 3900 Cabela’s Drive NW, Owatonna 507-451-4545 Court Sports & More 1414 S Oak Avenue, Owatonna 507-451-0567 Sportstitch 341 East Main Street, Blooming Prairie 507-583-7001 Straight River Sports And Fitness 222 W Bridge Street, Owatonna 507-451-1666

Over 70 Years of Pappas Family Ownership!

• Cabe TV - FREE HBO • FREE Hi-Speed Wi-Fi • FREE Continental Breakfast

Superb Cuisine since 1854

• FREE Local Calls • FREE Newspapers • Available only non-smoking rooms

• Great deals on weekly & monthly rentals • For the lowest rates guaranteed, always book online @ valustayowatonna.com • Ask about our manager’s special rates • Laundry on-site • Meeting/Party Room Available

The Hubbell House was first operated as an inn. Paul Pappas laid his eyes on the old limestone structure in 1946 and knew he had found the location of his dream restaurant. Although times have changed, Early-American hospitality is still available in Mantorville. 2012 Restaurant of the Year

502 North Main Street, Mantorville, MN | 507.635.2331 (25 Miles East on HWY 14, to Kasson Exit, then 2 miles North on HWY 57)

Reservations Recommended | www.hubbellhouserestaurant.com

Goodbye Big Box Retail 743 E Main St. Owatonna, MN 55060

Owatonna Waseca 507-451-0570 507-201-4688

Faribault 507-412-8434

rdunn@act-computers.net www.act-computers.us

745 STATE AVE, OWATONNA, MN 55060 PHONE: (507) 451-8712 WEBSITE: WWW.VALUSTAYOWATONNA.COM EMAIL: VALUSTAYOWATONNA@GMAIL.COM To make a reservation please call (507)451-8712

A KODA LIVING COMMUNITY

where health, independence and choice come to life

Park Place Senior Living

Assisted Living Apartments

125 Park Street, Owatonna • 507-451-0808

• Private Apartments • Common Dining Room

Hello Service after the Sale

• Kitchen/Kitchenettes • Recreational Activities • Services and Assistance Tailored to Individual Needs

www.kodalivingcommunity.org

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Providing Counseling, Support, Transportation, Work Training And Habilitation Services for Persons With Disabilities.

415 Grove Avenue North • Owatonna

507-451-5897

Your Employee Owned Company

211 West Main Street Owatonna

455-0200

Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

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140 26th Street NW, Owatonna • P: 507-444-0067 • F: 507-444-9707 email: fpc@ﬁreplaceconnection.biz

Bright Colors Bright Ideas! Corporate Graphics

1750 Northway Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003 Dave Bruggeman, dtbruggeman@corpgraph.com Direct: 507-386-6322 Cell: 507-327-8048

ON EXHIBIT IN THE HISTORY CENTER Over Here Over There The Great War

WWI Exhibit Opens April 13, 2017 SPONSORED BY THE

• Read first-hand accounts by Steele County residents • Experience warfare • Interactives for ages 4 through 94

• View and interact with toys from the decades • Discover the importance of play • History of marketing toys

Steele County Histor y Center 1700 Austin Rd steelehistorymuseum.org Tues, Wed & Fri: 10AM – 4PM Thurs: 10AM – 8PM Sat: 10AM – 3PM Closed Sunday & Monday

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COME ON IN

245 Florence Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060

so glad you’re here

We think friendly, down-to-earth service is the heart of a happier hotel. Kind people, a warm welcome, free Wi-Fi, and all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. Come on in — so glad you’re here. free wifi • free breakfast • earn wyndham rewards

Helping you succeed... Calling this community home. Stacey Johnson

Todd Boeddeker

Jessica Grayson

Senior Marketing Representative

Commercial Service Representative

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Commercial Insurance Property & Casualty Life & Disability Income Workers Compensation

Federated Mutual Insurance Company Federated Service Insurance Company* Federated Life Insurance Company Owatonna, Minnesota 55060 507.455.5200 | www.federatedinsurance.com *Not licensed in the states of NH, NJ, and VT. 16.25 Ed. 4/16 © 2016 Federated Mutual Insurance Company

Insurance

Plemel Insurance Agency

920 Hoffman Drive Suite 1 Owatonna, MN 507-451-4619

America can depend on Farmers

www.plemelagency.com

Mike Bishman 121 W. Broadway, Owatonna, MN

451-0193 • 1-800-856-9864 mbishman@farmersagent.com

Plemel Insurance Agency

QualiTy insurance and aFFordaBle raTes

577 State Ave. ǀ Owatonna ǀ 507-451-0800

Dana L. MacFadyen

For all your insurance needs

Auto • Home • Business • Life • Health Free Quotes ~ Competitive Rates

Dave Effertz

Where We Come To You First!

SUR ANCE AGEN N I C P

Insurance Agency 285 SE 18th St. Owatonna, MN 55060 (507) 451-3684

“Give us a call to schedule an in-home consultation or an appoinment at our office!”

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Libraries

For more than 100 years, the citizens of Steele County have been served by the Owatonna Public Library, located at 105 N. Elm Ave., with a branch of the library located in the City Center building, 138 Highway Avenue S in Blooming Prairie. The library offers a wide range of services to adults and children, including wireless Internet. •Children’s Services has materials and programs for children ages 13 and under. Kids can find their favorite stories, authors and books at the library or e-books through the library website. There are also DVDs, books on audio cassette and CD, and toys and puzzles available for checkout. Computers are available where they can type a paper or play with the best computer programs available. • The local history collection in Adult Services includes a variety of resources for learning about local history or tracing genealogy. Resources include local newspapers from 1868 to the present on microfilm, city and county directories, family histories and biographies, Steele County cemeteries index, city and county reports and proposals, Ancestry.com, passenger lists and immigration resources and the Steele County Historical Society digital photo archive.

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• In addition to the books, including large print, the library carries magazines, compact discs, DVDs, Blu-Ray and books on CD. The library’s website — www.owatonna.info — lists numerous databases available to library cardholders. Library-goers can also download ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, music and independent films with an Owatonna Public Library card. • Special programs and events are held throughout the year, such as story hours for children, book discussions for adults, author programs, a poetry writers group and a twice-monthly movie showing. Hours The Owatonna Public Library is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The library is closed on Sunday. The Blooming Prairie Library is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The library is closed on Sunday.

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County Statistics

Number of Cities: 4

• Blooming Prairie • Ellendale • Medford • Owatonna Number of Townships: 13 Square Miles: 432 (24 miles long by 18 miles wide)

Population

Steele County, 2016 Estimate: 36,887 Population per square mile: 85.1

Population (U.S. Census Bureau)

FamilY arrangements

(U.S. Census Bureau)

Households: 14,354 Persons per household: 2.51 Language other than English spoken at home: 8.2%

Housing

(U.S. Census Bureau)

Housing units, 2015: 15,456 Owner-occupied housing unit rate: 76% Median value of owner-occupied housing unit: $149,700 Median gross rent: $726

Labor force and employment

(As of August 2017, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development)

Under 5 years of age Under 18 years of age 18-65 years of age Over 65 years of age

Owatonna • Labor force: • Employed: • Unemployed: • Jobless rate:

14,882 14,323 559 3.8%

Steele County • Labor force: • Employed: • Unemployed: • Jobless rate:

21,350 20,569 781 3.7%

Education

(U.S. Census Bureau) High school graduate or higher: 92.4% Bachelor’s degree or higher: 24.8%

Female - 50.5% Male - 49.5%

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Income

(U.S. Census Bureau)

Median household income, in 2015 dollars: $58,141 Per capita income in past 12 months, in 2015 dollars: $28,736

Businesses in Steele County

(U.S. Census Bureau)

Total employer establishments, 2014: 1,020 Total nonemployer establishments, 2013: 2,364 All firms, 2012: 3,076 Men-owned firms, 2012: 1,460 Women-owned firms, 2012: 880 Minority-owned firms, 2012: 111 Nonminority-owned firms, 2012: 2,770 Veteran-owned firms, 2012: 353 Nonveteran-owned firms, 2012: 2,422

Economy

(U.S. Census Bureau)

Total manufacturers shipments, 2012 ($1,000): 1,539,842 Total accommodation/food service sales, 2012 ($1,000): 531,360 Total retail sales, 2012 ($1,000): 568,130 Total retail sales per capita, 2012: $15,641

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Horizons of Health Care

As Steele County has grown, so has the need for quality health care for its residents and those in surrounding communities. Fortunately, the cooperation between the Owatonna Hospital, part of Allina Health, and Mayo Clinic Health System in Owatonna has ensured quality health care in the community. Owatonna Hospital The Owatonna Hospital’s new facility opened its doors in 2009, bringing a new patient care experience to Steele County. Owatonna Hospital has served the local community since 1901, when it was founded to serve a city of 5,000. Today, the hospital has grown to meet the needs of more than 26,000 Owatonna residents as well as the Steele County area. The current facility features 43 beds and employs more than 300. Owatonna Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient orthopedic, general, urology, plastic, ENT and ophthalmologic surgical services; inpatient mental health; birthing center; emergency medicine; and rehabilitation services through Courage Kenny® Rehabilitation Institute. The Joint Commission accredits Owatonna Hospital. The two-story hospital, connected to Mayo Clinic Health System in Owatonna is located at 2250 NW 26th St. Mayo Clinic Health System in Owatonna In 1948, two medical pioneers — Dr. Albert J. Olson and Dr. Franklin C. Anderson — started the Owatonna Clinic on the principle that the physician serves the community both in the preservation and the restoration of good health. For the past 60-plus years, the clinic has grown from its original office on Main Street to its current location on the 26th Street. In 1997, the clinic joined Mayo Clinic Health System. In 2011, the Owatonna Clinic changed its name to Mayo Clinic Health System. The name change is part of a broader effort to bring even more of Mayo Clinic to patients locally. Mayo Clinic Health System has become a comprehensive medical clinic offering outpatient and specialty services. The staff includes a variety of specialty fields, including family medicine, internal medicine, general surgery, obstetrician/gynecology, dermatology and many others.

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The clinic also offers comprehensive laboratory, diagnostic, pain management and infusion therapy services. Mayo Clinic Health System also offers a full-service optical shop. In addition to the clinic staff physicians, Mayo Clinic Outreach physician consultants come from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester to provide patients with care in cardiology, oncology, rheumatology and neurology. Mayo also operates a facility at 405 E. Main in Blooming Prairie, which is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, with pharmacy hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact the clinic at 507-583-7225. Aside from the Owatonna Hospital and Mayo Clinic Health System, there are many other health care providers in Steele County, which cater to specific needs. Care Facilities Brookdale Senior Living • Ecumen The Brooks on St. Paul Ecumen Countryside Catered Senior Living Heather Haus • Koda Living Community Medford Senior Care • Park Place — A Koda Living Community Prairie Manor Care Center • Realife Cooperative Traditions I & II • Valleyview of Owatonna, LLC Whispering Oak Addiction Treatment/Recovery Beauterre Recovery Institute Hospice Homestead Hospice House Fitness Centers Anytime Fitness • Owatonna Fit Lab • Just About You! Studio Crossfit Holdfast • Dynamic Fitness • Snap Fitness • Curves Owatonna Tennis and Fitness Center at West Hills

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Education

The founders and settlers of Steele County brought with them certain cultural traditions that were as real and perhaps as important as the houses and stores they constructed. One of their first priorities was education. From the first public school classes conducted in a crude pole and branchcovered structure in the summer of 1855 to the wide variety of public and private educational facilities and resources available today, Steele County has a long history of offering the finest education to all ages.

Students will make choices about how they complete state graduation requirements as a part of their projects. Some work will be done partially online while other experiences will be in the community, at a local business or on a college campus.

Steele County takes prides in its schools, the achievements of its students and the many opportunities its students have that help them be prepared for a successful career and to become a positive and contributing members of society.

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The Owatonna site is the second of four sites for Technical Academies of Minnesota. The first site opened in 2014 in Wilmar.

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OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Independent School District 761 General Information 444-8600 Superintendent’s Office 4448601 Owatonna High School 333 School Street East 444-8800 Owatonna Middle School 500 15th Street NE 444-8700 Owatonna Area Learning Center 338 Main Street East 444-8000 Rose Street Center 115 E. Rose St. 444-7800 OWATONNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Lincoln School 747 Havana Road 444-8100

Washington School 423 14th Street NE 444-8200 Wilson School 325 Meadow Lane 444-8400 McKinley School 1050 22nd Street NE 444-8500 COMMUNITY EDUCATION Owatonna Community Education 122 East McKinley Street 444-7900 COLLEGES Riverland Community College Owatonna Campus 965 Alexander Drive SW 507-433-0600

BLOOMING PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Independent School District 756 202 4th Ave NW Blooming Prairie 583-4426 Blooming Prairie Elementary School 123 2nd St. NW Blooming Prairie 583-6615 Blooming Prairie High School 202 4th Ave NW Blooming Prairie 583-4426 MEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Medford Public Schools 750 2nd Ave. SE Medford 451-6474 NEW RICHLAND-HARTLAND-ELLENDALE-GENEVA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Independent School District 2168 306 Ash Avenue S New Richland 465-3205 NRHEG Elementary School 600 School Street Ellendale 416-2101 NRHEG Secondary School 306 Ash Avenue S New Richland 417-2601 PRIVATE SCHOOLS Eagle Academy (Elementary) 2429 N Cedar Avenue 455-3205 Owatonna Christian School 265 26 Street NE 451-3495 St. Mary’s Elementary School 730 S. Cedar Ave. 446-2300

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Area Churches St. John Lutheran Church

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9:15am

2500 7th Avenue NE Owatonna 507-451-4125

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Sunday Worship 8:00 AM Traditional Service 9:15 AM Adult Forum & Sunday School 10:30 AM Blended Service (Memorial Day - Labor Day 9:30 AM)

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Saturday Worship Contemporary 5:00 PM

810 S. Cedar Ave. Owatonna, MN 507-451-1588

No Sunday School or Adult Forum During the Summer Worship will be broadcast over AM 1390 KRFO at 10:30 every Sunday morning

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Confessions: Saturday - 4 pm

1301 Lincoln Avenue South, Owatonna Phone: 507-451-7293

Rev. John M. Sauer, Pastor

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Communities of Faith

Throughout the years, various communities of faith have found a home in Steele County. Despite the formation of various denominational groups, the early settlers were remarkably tolerant of other religious beliefs and cooperative with one another. That sense of tolerance and cooperation remains a hallmark of Steele County today as both established churches and new faith communities continue to flourish. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD • Northridge Church, 1650 Seventh Ave. NE, Owatonna, 451-5467 • Vibrant Life Assembly of God, 702 Third St., Ellendale, 684-3421 BAPTIST • Bethel, 1611 Hemlock Ave., Owatonna, 451-8548 • First Baptist Church, 104 NE First Ave., Blooming Prairie, 583-2673 • First Baptist Church, 123 E Main, Owatonna, 451-2803 • Grace Baptist Church, 265 26th St. NE, Owatonna, 451-3494 CATHOLIC • Church Of Christ The King, 205 NW Second Ave., Medford, 451-6353 • Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Litomysl: 9946 24th Ave. SE , Owatonna, 451-1588 • Sacred Heart Church, 810 Cedar Ave., Owatonna, 451-1588 • St. Columbanus Catholic Church, 114 E Main St., Blooming Prairie, 583-2784 • St. Aidan Catholic Church, 2000 Oakland Ave., Ellendale, 456-8217 • St. Joseph Church, 512 Elm Ave., Owatonna 451-4845 • St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Rural Geneva, 465-8217 COMMUNITY • Christian Family Church, 2300 Heritage Place NW, Owatonna, 455-3205 • DayBreak Community Church, 2515 Harvest Lane, Owatonna, 451-3771 • NewLife Community, Owatonna High School, Door No. 16 School St., Owatonna, 413-5232 EPISCOPAL • St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 202 Cedar Ave. S, Owatonna, 451-5319 EVANGELICAL • Christ Community Covenant Church, 540 18th St. SE, Owatonna, 451-1032 • Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church, 1500 18th St. SE, Owatonna, 446-5850 LUTHERAN • Aurora Lutheran Church (ELCA), 6329 SE 38th St., Owatonna, 451-2819 • Community Lutheran Church (ELCA), 106 SE Third St., Geneva, 256-4288 • Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS), 750 Jeffrey St. S.W., Owatonna, 455-2729 • First Lutheran Church, 434 First St. S.W., Blooming Prairie, 583-6621 • First Lutheran Church, 503 Radel Court, Ellendale, 684-2451 • First Lutheran Church (LCMC), Hope, 451-3854 • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (LCMS), 2500 Seventh Ave. NE, Owatonna, 451-4125 • Moland Lutheran Church (ELCA), 7618 84th Ave., Kenyon, 789-6661 • Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (ELCA), 1909 St. Paul Road, Owatonna, 451-4853 • Peace Lutheran Church (Mo. Synod), Second at Oak, Claremont, 528-2345 • Pontoppidan Lutheran (ELCA), Lemond, 456-8366 • Redeemer Lutheran Church (Mo. Synod), 1054 Truman Road, Owatonna, 451-2720 • St. John Lutheran Church (ELCA), 1301 Lincoln Ave., Owatonna, 451-7293 • St. John Lutheran Church (LCMS), 4532 84th Ave., Claremont, 528-2404

• St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Meriden (ELCA), 2781 SW 92nd Ave, Waseca, 451-2165 • Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA), 5881 SE 118th St., Blooming Prairie, 451-0940 • Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA), 609 S Lincoln Avenue Owatonna, 451-4520 • Trinity Lutheran Church (LCMS), 108 SW Third St. Medford, 451-0447 • Zion Lutheran Church (ELCA), 7126 SW 98th St., Ellendale, 465-8400 MENNONITE • Mennonite, 13638 750th St., Blooming Prairie, 583-7532 MORMON • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 902 SW 17th St. in Faribault, 3340232 MUSLIM • Owatonna Somali American Society Center, St. Paul Road and 12th Street NE, Owatonna, 214-1510 PENTECOSTAL • First United Pentecostal Church, 230 Locust Ave., Owatonna, 446-0472 PRESBYTERIAN • Associated Church, 800 Havana Road, Owatonna, 451-1546 • First Presbyterian Church, Claremont, 528-2320 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST • Seventh Day Adventist, 2373 N.E. Seventh Ave., Owatonna, 451-5761 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST • Medford Congregational United Church of Christ, 211 S. Main, Medford, 451-4596 • Associated Church, 800 Havana Road, Owatonna, 451-7546 UNITED METHODIST • Owatonna United Methodist Church, 815 E. University St., Owatonna, 451-4734 • Blooming Grove United Methodist Church, 43089 180th St., Owatonna, 835-8726 • United Methodist Church, County Road 14 Ellendale, 684-2731 NON-DENOMINATIONAL • Countryside Church, 1380 Rice Lake St., Owatonna, 451-5547 • Destiny Christian Church, 422 North St., Owatonna, 254-8514 • Elevation North, 2002 Austin Road, Owatonna, 363-3099 • Gospel of Life Family Church, 2010 Jefferson Road, Northfield, 259-2644 • New Beginnings Church, 332 NE 14th St., Owatonna, 213-9194 • Owatonna Church of Christ, 500 Dunnell Drive, Owatonna, 455-0046 • Simple Church, Meeting in Country Goods, 4515 NW 22nd St., Owatonna, 451-5661 • Victory Christian Church, 1380 Rice Lake St., Owatonna, 451-8111

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Youth Many activities for children and youth are offered in the Owatonna community. Owatonna Community Education and the Owatonna Park and Recreation Department both publish and distribute to the community booklets describing their activities on a seasonal basis. Community Education activities and programs are available from the website at www.owatonnacommunityed.org. The telephone number is 444-7900. The Park and Recreation Department is available through the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. Go to www.ci.owatonna.mn.us and click on Park and Recreation. The telephone number is 444-4321.

Winter: Basketball, tennis, learn to skate and swimming lessons Park and Recreation also offers therapeutic recreation programs for both youth and adult. Red Cross swimming lessons are offered throughout the year by the Owatonna Park and Recreation Department and the Owatonna Community Education. Both organizations offer online registration. There are also many other programs available for youth throughout the year through the various organizations dedicated to individual sports or activities such as the gymnastics, figure skating, soccer, hockey, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and 4-H.

Opportunities for youth include:

The Owatonna Arts Center also offers a variety of arts programs to youth in Owatonna. For information on Arts Center classes call the center at 4510533.

Summer: Baseball, softball, T-ball, squirt ball, learn to skate, junior golf, sports camps, tennis and tadpoles camps, multi-sport camps, swimming lessons, pickleball and track

The Owatonna Figure Skating Club offers lessons for beginning skaters and advance skaters.

Spring: Soccer, tennis and swimming lessons

Fall: Football and volleyball, tennis, mini-Husky football, learn to skate and swimming lessons

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The Owatonna Public Library offers a variety of activities for children and youth throughout the year including story hours and family fun nights.

The Park and Recreation Department and Community Education schedule five teen nights throughout the year. Each teen night is from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Junior High School and includes gym events, games, swimming pool, music and dancing to a DJ service and food. The River Bend Nature Center in Faribault also offers several nature programs in Owatonna each year. These activities are paid for by the Owatonna Knights of Columbus and sponsored by Owatonna Park and Recreation. They are usually offered at Kaplan’s Woods or Mineral Springs Park in Owatonna.

Camp Pillsbury In the summer of 2014, Camp Pillsbury opened its door to provide a premier camping experience for youth from 6 to 17 years old. Located on a former college campus, Camp Pillsbury offers campers endless opportunities to hone their skills in fun and outstanding summer camp programs. Programs and classes offered at Camp Pillsbury put an emphasis on activities toward which today’s kids gravitate: Music, magic, dance, role-playing games, equestrian, tech/digital arts/multimedia, theater, fashion design, extreme sports, circus arts, rock shop, culinary arts, visual and fine arts, water sports and various sports. The premiere programs are coached by staff members accomplished in their fields of expertise. The elective program allows campers to select all of their favorite activities and to also try new ones within the established daily schedule. Every program and activity is open to all age groups and all skills levels. For more information about Camp Pillsbury, call toll free 1-844-800CAMP (2267), email Info@CampPillsbury.com or visit the camp’s website at CampPillsbury.com.

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Seniors

About 14 percent of the Owatonna population is age 65 or older, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The city responds by offering “Services for and from Seniors.” Senior citizens play a vital role in Owatonna, with many continuing to remain active in organizations and volunteer efforts both in the city and throughout the county.

SeniorPlace

SeniorPlace is a vital and active senior center that provides leisure and recreational pursuits for adults 50 years and older. The mission of SeniorPlace is to involve, enrich and empower adults 50 years old and older to live as independently as possible in the Owatonna communities. It does this by promoting wellness through recreational, educational and social opportunities as well as being a referral source for services available within the service area. SeniorPlace has become a “one-stop shop” for seniors with Healthy Seniors of Steele County, “Just the Nurse,” Semcac Senior Dining, Mobility Meals and of course SeniorPlace all under one roof. SeniorPlace has collaborated with more than 40 local businesses in offering incentives and discounts for SeniorPlace Members. It also offers cards, games, billiards, exercise/health and wellness, dancing and singing, travel, sports and leisure activities, arts and crafts, educational programs from computer classes, AARP driver safety, AARP Tax Assistance, to Alzheimer’s care consultations to enrichment and of course friendship, fun, and belonging. Membership dues run from January through December of each year and make a great gift for that “hard-to-find” person on your birthday or Christmas list. SeniorPlace is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact SeniorPlace, 500 Dunnell Drive in Owatonna, 444-4280 http:// ci.owatonna.mn.us/parksrecreation/senior-place Find SeniorPlace on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SeniorPlace

Semcac Senior Dining

The Senior Dining Program serves a hot, nutritious noon meal and a chance to gather with friends for fun and fellowship.

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Reservations at Senior Dining sites: SEMCAC Senior Dining is available at SeniorPlace, Monday through Friday. For more information, call 455-3195 between 9 a.m. and noon. The meal is served promptly at 11:30 a.m. Dining is also available in Blooming Prairie Monday through Friday at the Community Building. Call 583-7369 for more information. Dining is also available in Ellendale on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Community Building. Please call 684-3311 for more information. Anyone 60 and older and their spouse regardless of age, is welcome to dine at SEMCAC. Anyone under age 60 is also welcome for the full cost of the meal. Diners may donate for the meal. Donation guidelines are posted at sites. No one is denied a meal because he or she is unable to contribute. Food Stamps and EBT cards are welcome.

Healthy Seniors of Steele County

The mission of Healthy Seniors of Steele County is “to provide the best possible service to seniors and caregivers; to empower them to live happily, safely and independently in their own homes; to recruit, train and coordinate volunteers to carry good neighbor-to-neighbor acts of kindness; and to support seniors and caregivers throughout Steele County.” Among the services provided by Healthy Seniors are: Friendly Visits: Volunteers visit seniors at their homes, providing an opportunity for friendship and fellowship. Caregiver Support: On-going support services for those caring for a senior at their own home or residing in an assisted living facility in Steele County. Caregiver and Parkinson’s Support groups are held on a monthly basis to provide a confidential place for discussion and support. Respite Care: Volunteers stay with home-bound individuals to provide caregivers time away from their duties. Needs Assessments and Referral: Individual needs assessments are done to help seniors and caregivers with yard work and light housekeeping duties.

Nurse — In: Weekly blood pressure service held throughout the county. Call for locations and times. Pharmacist — In: Appointments can be made to review of all prescribed and over-the-counter medications. Medical Escorts: The Medical Escort Service provides a companion for medical appointments, assisting the senior in understanding physician’s orders and helping to facilitate communication between the senior and the medical staff. Chore Service: Spring and fall clean-ups are coordinated to help seniors and caregivers with yard work and light housekeeping duties. Fall-Prevention Program: Designed to help decrease the number of falls for seniors to maintain independence in their home. Books To Go: In partnership with the Owatonna Public Library, the program allows seniors to sign up for monthly book deliveries. The Healthy Seniors service office is located at 500 Dunnell Drive in Owatonna. The phone number for the service office is 774-7648. The administrative office for Healthy Seniors is located in the Owatonna Hospital, 2250 NW 26th St. in Owatonna. The phone number for the administrative office is 977-2566. Or the office can be reached via email at healthyseniors@hsscprogram.org. For more information, see the Healthy Seniors website at http://www.hsscprogram.org/. Healthy Seniors of Steele County serves individuals age 60 or older.

Grandparents for Education

Grandparents for Education brings experience and knowledge, and serve as role models as well as bringing another facet of the community to support education. This organization enhances cross-generational partnerships through active involvement in schools leading toward student success and safety. Grandparents for Education earned the Humanitarian Organization of the Year award during the American Music Guild’s annual Heritage awards held in November 2013. The organization worn the Educational Organization of the Year award in 2012 and was nominated a second time in 2013. Grandparents for Education started its first year in the Owatonna school district during in 2009-2010 with 26 volunteers. The year closed logging more than 1,400 hours and having 50 volunteers. It has been growing ever since. In a typical school year, the organization logs well over 3,000 volunteer hours in the Owatonna public and parochial schools. Grandparents for Education volunteers choose how and when to help and they need more volunteers. We all have a heart to help a child. There are three ways to become a member of the Grandparents for Education organization, at 507-4518661, e-mail at contact@grandparentsforeducation.net or visit the organization’s website: www.grandparentsforeducation.net. Grandparents for Education is a United Way Partner.

Grandparents for Education is a program of volunteers designed to provide schools and school children access to caring supportive actual and honorary grandparents and to provide opportunities for these volunteers to engage in meaningful activities in a school setting.

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Dream Day Bridals - 47 East Wind Buffet - 81 El Loro Mexican Restaurant - 38, 81 Elwoods Star Cleaners - 47 Famous Dave’s - 81 Fareway - 41 Farmers Insurance (Mike Bishman) - 61

Holiday Inn & Suites - 4 Hubbell House - 57 Jaguar Communications - 48 Jostens - 29 Kappy’s Collision - 28 Keck’s Kwik Lube - 37, 81 The Kernel - 79

Kids Korner - 40

Olivia’s - 79

Sacred Heart Catholic Church - 70

Kik Marketing - 63

Organic Farm - 79

Salvation Army - 53

The Kitchen - 47

Owatonna Arts Center - 53

Spare Time Entertainment - 39

Koda Living Community - 49

Owatonna Chamber of Commerce - 58

St. John’s Lutheran - 70

Krejci Ford - 63 Little Professor Book Center - 47 Little Theatre of Owatonna - 53 Loken Drainage - 63 Main St. Dental - 41 Metal Services - 37 Microtel - 38 Mike’s Repair - 63 Miner’s Outdoor & Rec - 28 Mizuki Fusion - 79 Modern Metal Products - 29 NCS/Pearson - 29 Nelson Decorating - 49 Northland Farm Systems - 42 Northrop House - 42 The Oaks - 13 Old Town Bagels - 47

Owatonna Eagles Club - 53 Owatonna Heating & Cooling - 41 Owatonna Hospital - 67 Owatonna Public Utilities - 3 Owatonna Veterinary Hospital - 39 Park Place - 57 Park Plaza - 51 Patton, Hoversten & Berg - 49 Performance Seed & Ins. Agency - 61 Pixel Ink - 5 Pizza Ranch - 37 Plaza Morena - 39, 79 RAD Zoo - 81 Randall’s License Bureau - 42 Realife Cooperative - 48 River Springs/Master’s Bar & Grill - 75

St. Mary’s School - 42 State Farm (Judy Plemel) - 61 State School Orphanage Museum - 51 Steele County Childcare - 40 Steele County Historical Society - 59 Timberlodge Steakhouse - 41, 79 Tone Music - 47 TPS Insurance - 61 Trinity Lutheran - 70 Trinity Nursery School - 40 True Wealth Advisors - 39 Uncle Tome’s Antiques - 81 Valu Stay Inn - 57 Waseca Tourism - 67 Wee Pals - 40 Wenger - 29

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