Owatonna People's Press

10/22/2025

The Huskies started their postseason play a little earlier than they have in the past years and earlier than they would have liked to, but they had unfinished business to attend to as they got their revenge against the Rochester Century Panthers.

The Huskies started their postseason play a little earlier than they have in the past years and earlier than they would have liked to, but they had unfinished business to

10/21/2025

“This decision will force expecting parents and patients to travel to Rochester for essential care — adding cost, stress, and risk at the very moments people need support the most," the Minnesota Nursing Association told the People's Press.

At 7 a.m. on Nov. 14, the Owatonna Mayo Clinic’s OB will be diverting all childbirths to the Faribault or Rochester location. Patients who go into labor will have to

10/20/2025

This year's schedule in the Big 9 Conference worked out perfectly for volleyball as the last match of the regular season showcased the top two teams in the conference for them to battle it out for the championship.

This year’s schedule in the Big 9 Conference worked out perfectly for volleyball as the last match of the regular season showcased the top two teams in the conference for

10/20/2025

Owatonna was one city of over 2,700 marches and rallies across the United States participating in the “No Kings” protests this past weekend. The local protest drew almost twice the number as the first "No Kings" rally in Owatonna earlier this year.

Owatonna was one city of over 2,700 marches and rallies across the United States participating in the “No Kings” protests this past weekend.

10/20/2025

The Blooming Prairie volleyball regular season came to an end on Tuesday, Oct. 14 as they took on the Bethlehem Academy Cardinals on the road in Faribault.

10/19/2025

The Owatonna Fire Department receives approximately 600 calls a year. What can people do to reduce their chance of having to make one of them?

The Owatonna Fire Department (OFD) receives approximately 600 calls a year. What can people do to reduce their chance of having to make one of them?

10/18/2025

The Crisis Resource Center of Steele County is shining a spotlight on domestic violence for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with a mission to educate, support and empower survivors throughout the county.

The Crisis Resource Center of Steele County is shining a spotlight on domestic violence for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with a mission to educate, support and empower survivors throughout the

10/18/2025

With Veteran’s Day coming up soon, Steele County’s commissioners ensured the continuance of Operation Green Light to honor all the veterans in the area.

10/17/2025

“It’s truly a great place [and] community-relations event that will allow our police officers to connect with these kids,” Owatonna Police Chief Jeff Mundale said, regarding the fourth annual Coptober in Owatonna.

With kids out of school for MEA weekend, Coptober drew a crowd at the Owatonna Public Library.

10/16/2025

Trunk or treats abound in Southern Minn every Halloween season. Scene took a look at one popular location and listed out some more across the region for this year.

Most of us are familiar with the traditional trick-or-treating that takes place on Halloween night. Kids dressed in costumes going from door to door, hoping for a king-sized candy bar

10/16/2025

The Huskies ended their regular season with a 28-13 home win over the Apple Valley Eagles on Wednesday after rushing for 4 touchdowns, with 3 of them coming from senior captain Tristan Graham.

The seedings were already set in place in Section 1AAAAA and Wednesday night's home game against the Apple Valley Eagles had no effect on the playoffs, but the Owatonna football

10/15/2025

The three area Gopher Conference cross country teams each had success at the conference meet that was held in Hayfield on Tuesday afternoon, especially in the girls race as the Blooming Prairie girls team claimed their first conference championship …

The three area Gopher Conference cross country teams each had success at the conference meet that was held in Hayfield on Tuesday afternoon, especially in the girls race as the