Owatonna People's Press

11/22/2025

While there wasn’t a pair of dogs enjoying a plate of spaghetti to the tune of “Bella Notte” Thursday night, there were plenty of attendees for the Steele County Humane Society’s Give to the Max Day fundraiser.

While there wasn’t a pair of dogs enjoying a plate of spaghetti to the tune of “Bella Notte” Thursday night, there were plenty of attendees for the Steele County Humane

11/22/2025

The Charles S. Crandall Chamber was packed Tuesday night with many members of the public gathering to see their friends and family officially get sworn in to the police and fire departments.

The Charles S. Crandall Chamber was packed Tuesday night with many members of the public gathering to see their friends and family officially get sworn in to the police and

11/21/2025

For the second straight year, the Owatonna girls hockey team faced off against its rival Northfield at home in its third game of the season.

11/21/2025

Thursday afternoon, a jury found Jason Lee Horner, a 41-year-old man from Owatonna, guilty for the death of his former girlfriend, Sabrina Lee Schnoor. Find our updated story with a summary of the incident and attorney statements here.

Thursday afternoon, a jury found Jason Lee Horner, a 41-year-old man from Owatonna, guilty for the death of his former girlfriend, Sabrina Lee Schnoor.

11/21/2025

The Owatonna girls basketball team is looking to build off of their success from a year ago, and its first game of this season on Thursday night was a good start as they won their season opening game for the first time since the 2021-22 season.

The Owatonna girls basketball team is looking to build off of their success from a year ago, and its first game of this season on Thursday night was a good

11/21/2025

With no interruptions in service expected, Owatonna officials were celebratory about Allina Health covering the birthing-service gap left by Mayo Clinic Health Systems last month.

In October, Mayo Clinic Health Systems, which runs the Owatonna Clinic and previously ran the birthing unit, announced they would be diverting their OB services to other locations. Allina Health,

11/20/2025

Jason Lee Horner, age 41, Owatonna, was found guilty Thursday by a jury for the death of his former girlfriend, Sabrina Lee Schnoor, Steele County Attorney Robert Jarrett announced.

Jason Lee Horner, age 41, Owatonna, was found guilty by a jury for the death of his former girlfriend, Sabrina Lee Schnoor, Steele County Attorney Robert Jarrett announced.

11/20/2025

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11/20/2025

Multiple people spoke up at Tuesday evening’s Owatonna City Council meeting in opposition to building new safety center buildings, which will cost the city millions to build.

Many residents are seeing a hike in their property taxes for the next year.

11/20/2025

Manufacturing is the second largest employment sector in Minnesota with the industry taking up 12% of the state’s economy, according to the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.

11/20/2025

Tuesday evening at Grapeful Wine Bar was a sparkling affair filled with laughter, clinking glasses and the warm buzz of curiosity.

Tuesday evening at Grapeful Wine Bar was a sparkling affair filled with laughter, clinking glasses and the warm buzz of curiosity. Guests gathered to learn about sparkling wines, discovering that

11/19/2025

Next year will begin a new chapter for the Owatonna boys soccer program, as for the first time ever, they will start the season with a head coach that is not Bob Waypa.

Next year will begin a new chapter for the Owatonna boys soccer program, as for the first time ever, they will start the season with a head coach that is