Josh Lafollette

Owatonna People's Press

Owatonna in 'sound financial position,' according to recent audit

By: Josh Lafollette

While finding room for improvement, the city of Owatonna's most recent third-party audit concluded with generally positive results.

Owatonna People's Press

Owatonna's 2027 budget talks include possible 11.3% levy increase

By: Josh Lafollette Guest

A possible levy increase, personnel expenses and long-term financial planning emerged as key topics during the city of Owatonna's preliminary 2027 budget talks.

Owatonna People's Press

City permits commercial use in Austin Road storage units

By: Josh Lafollette Guest

Real estate originally billed as storage units on Austin Road will now be eligible for commercial use, per a recent City Council decision.

Owatonna People's Press

Owatonna police requesting $24K to renew Flock camera contract

By: Josh Lafollette Guest

As city departments present their proposed budgets for 2027, Owatonna Police Department officers are making the case for continued investment in Owatonna's Flock camera system.

Owatonna People's Press

Locally produced horror movie films scenes on fairgrounds

By: Josh Lafollette Guest

As they were taking in the sights and sounds of the Steele County Free Fair, some fairgoers may have missed the movie being shot right in their vicinity.

Owatonna People's Press

Council discusses city administrator evaluation

By: Josh Lafollette Guest

Last week, Owatonna City Council approved a $12,000 contract with an outside party to conduct a 12-month performance evaluation for City Administrator Jenna Tuma.

Owatonna People's Press

Sorensen outlines priorities for first year as OPD chief

By: Josh Lafollette Guest

As he prepares to step in as Owatonna's new chief of police next month, Josh Sorensen looks to make the police department "the best it can be."

Owatonna People's Press

Nonprofit combating rising temperatures one tree at a time

By: Josh Lafollette Guest

As communities expand and natural areas are converted for human use, trees are often one of the first casualties.

Owatonna People's Press

Looking to fight emerald ash borer infestation, city seeks DNR support

By: Josh Lafollette Guest

Once a welcome presence in city parks and streets around the country, ash trees are increasingly becoming a liability for local authorities.

HometownSource

OPU presents rate outlook for 2027, GM reports no data centers in development

By: JOSH LAFOLLETTE

As the cost of living continues to rise, there's hope that Owatonna residents won't have to pay more for electricity in the coming years.