WELCOME

Hello & welcome to Owatonna!

As the mayor and a lifelong resident of Owatonna, I can assure you your time here will be filled with pleasant surprises! For many generations, decisions have been made to preserve natural areas while managing forwardlooking growth to provide the best of all worlds. Whether you’re into history, nature, shopping, arts and entertainment or taking advantage of any of our 35 parks, the athletic facilities or outdoor amenities, you will find Owatonna to be a charming destination. Friendly people, excellent cuisine and a variety of lodging accommodations make our regional center an ideal spot for an extended vacation, a few days away or even just an afternoon. Be sure to check out Owatonna’s ‘living room’ in our newly renovated, vibrant downtown with walkable streets, outdoor furniture and other amenities. At the crossroads of Highway 14, Interstate 35 and nestled along the Straight River, our hidden gem of a community is less than an hour from Minneapolis, Rochester, Mankato and was voted “The Most Underrated Town in Minnesota” by MSN Lifestyle. We look forward to your visit and hope you enjoy exploring Owatonna!

Mayor Thomas Kuntz

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