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Oak Hill preparing to start construction, plans to be operational by fall 2025
Six months after purchasing the former Owatonna Mayo Clinic, a new nonprofit is preparing to start construction on what will be a one-stop-shop for people living in homelessness and ready to break the cycle. Oak Hill Community Connections (OHCC) was developed last year specifically to construct a collaborative space designed to house non-profit human service agencies and organizations that provide emotional, financial, and spiritual support to those in need. One...
Area fireworks shows over the 4th of July weekend
The night sky is sure to be lit up with bright colors and loud pops towards the end of the week for the 4th of July. Here are just a few shows neighboring Cannon Falls:. The Cannon Valley fair will have their annual fireworks show beginning at dusk on July 4 and is expected to be just as flashy as years before, said longtime fair board member Greg Kurtz.
Owatonna 4th of July Fireworks Coming Thursday Night
It's time this week to celebrate another birthday for the United States of America. This Thursday is the Fourth of July, and Owatonna knows how to celebrate. The launch is set for dusk Thursday at the Steele County Fairgrounds, sponsored by the Early Edition Rotary Club. LOOK: Here's where people...
Goodhue County plans cannabis moratorium
The Goodhue County Board is considering an emergency moratorium on cannabis dispensaries to give county staff time to write regulations. A public hearing on the proposed moratorium is scheduled for Wednesday, July 3 in Cannon Falls. The moratorium would be in place until Jan. 1, 2025 and would prohibit both new and pending cannabis locations, according to a draft.
Southern Minnesota to Adopt 10-Digit Dialing
Residents and businesses in the 507 area code, which includes cities like Rochester, Faribault, Owatonna, Mankato, and Winona, will need to switch to 10-digit dialing starting July 30th. This change is necessary because the 507 area code is projected to run out of numbers by early 2025, prompting the addition of a new 924 area code.
Farm-to-School Program puts local food on trays
Minnesota’s Farm-to-School program began in 2006 in an effort to provide local food to public school students across the state. A result of the program is that Cannon Falls Schools is an increasingly important player with a variety of local agricultural partners. Cannon Falls Schools received two grants totalling...
Community forums showcase mayoral and council candidates
Bike lanes. Street bumpouts. Signed petitions. Property taxes. Affordable housing. A new ice arena. A new high school. Bridge Square. The municipal liquor store. A new water treatment plant. Downtown development. Cannon River enhancements. Those are just some of the hot button issues Northfield voters wanted the candidates running for Northfield mayor and City Council (at large and Ward 2 offices) to discuss at two public forums held at two different Northfield locations last week. ...
Rice County Collaborative announces nearly $450,000 in social service grants; City seeking applicants for boards & commissions; Northfield Arts Guild to present Rue & Sabien
The governing board of the Rice County Family Services Collaborative, a partnership between Rice County’s Public Health, Social Services and Community Corrections departments and Faribault and Northfield Public schools, the Cannon Valley Special Education Cooperative and Three Rivers Community Action, announced yesterday that it has awarded $447,000 to several Rice County organizations, providing them with two years of support.
Chris Janson, Hailey Whitters, +More Coming to Owatonna: Get Tix Now
The 2024 Steele County Free Fair is quickly approaching, and the time is now to get your grandstand concert tickets. Steele County Free Fair officials encourage you to get your tickets now to avoid standing in line at the ticket booth the night of the show. Hailey Whitters with special...
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