Owatonna NewsLocal news for Owatonna, MN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Green light given to development near wetland area- July 17, 2008 ' In spite of neighbors' objections, the Owatonna City Council approved a builder's preliminary request Tuesday to construct eight homes next to a wetland area.http://www.topix.net/city/owatonna-mn/2008/07/green-light-given-to-development-near-wetlan... Keeping up with the Joneses- July 17, 2008 The Jones' home on Academy Street before it was demolished after a fire on July 22, 2007.http://www.topix.net/city/owatonna-mn/2008/07/keeping-up-with-the-joneses?fromrss=1 Food assistance needs continue to climb in Steele County, state- July 17, 2008 At the Steele County Food Shelf, shelves are bare despite increased need during the summer.http://www.topix.net/city/owatonna-mn/2008/07/food-assistance-needs-continue-to-climb-in-s... Owatonna Clinic staff prepare to move to new site- July 17, 2008 ' Owatonna Clinic staff have spent this week putting on the final touches, working out any last-minute kinks and getting ready for Friday's opening on the expanded site on 26th Street.http://www.topix.net/city/owatonna-mn/2008/07/owatonna-clinic-staff-prepare-to-move-to-new... A pea-sized harvest- July 17, 2008 At Lakeside Foods Saturday, peas are cleaned and sorted. They then go through a canning machine.http://www.topix.net/city/owatonna-mn/2008/07/a-pea-sized-harvest?fromrss=1 Council tables drive-in memorial decision- July 16, 2008 ' The city council again voted to table any decision regarding a proposed monument to a defunct drive-in theater.http://www.topix.net/city/owatonna-mn/2008/07/council-tables-drive-in-memorial-decision?fr... Steele County Red Cross hosting July blood drive- July 16, 2008 Rita Pettis, a Steele County Red Cross board member, often give talks about the importance of donating blood.http://www.topix.net/city/owatonna-mn/2008/07/steele-county-red-cross-hosting-july-blood-d... Keeping baby on board safe- July 16, 2008 ' Some may know the rules of when and where to buckle up children, but finding out how can be more difficult.http://www.topix.net/city/owatonna-mn/2008/07/keeping-baby-on-board-safe?fromrss=1 Two separate I-35 crashes result in multiple injuries- July 15, 2008 The driver of this GMC SUV was treated for minor injuries after rolling his vehicle near the Interstate 35 exit ramp on Highway 14 East Monday.http://www.topix.net/city/owatonna-mn/2008/07/two-separate-i-35-crashes-result-in-multiple... Development proposed near wetland area- July 15, 2008 Elliot Eisman stands in the grass behind his home. On his left the land is protected under the Wetland Conservation Act, which prohibits drillings, digging and draining on protected wetlands.http://www.topix.net/city/owatonna-mn/2008/07/development-proposed-near-wetland-area?fromr... |