Owatonna, MN
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About Owatonna
- • Laura Osnes, a Broadway actress and singer, was born in Owatonna.
- • The "Cash Wise Foods" grocery store chain was founded in Owatonna.
- • The railroad's expansion made Owatonna a vital agricultural hub.
- • Owatonna's State School Orphanage had a renowned military-style marching band.
- • A devastating tornado in 1967 caused significant damage to the city.
- • "Straight River City" means "straight" and "river" in Dakota, founded 1858.
- • With over 26,000 people, it's smaller than nearby Rochester.
- • At 1,148 feet, it's higher than Mankato, offering prairie views.
- • Manufacturing and healthcare are significant employers in Owatonna.
- • Owatonna evokes a feeling of quiet, small-town community and history.
- • Minnesota Vikings are the closest NFL team, with many fans in town.
- • Owatonna High School won the Class AAAA State Football Championship in 2019.
Artists From Owatonna
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