Whether you are coming to visit for a few hours, a few days, or longer - we hope your stay in Owatonna is a pleasant one. Nearly 25,000 people call Owatonna home. It is a community where progress and growth are built on a strong foundation of history. Owatonna has something for all ages to enjoy.

The founding of the community was based on the proximity to the Straight River and Maple Creek. Today, location remains key to Owatonna's success as the city is positioned at the intersection of I-35 and US Highways 14 and 218, just one hour south of the Minneapolis/St.Paul International Airport and 30-minutes north of I-90. Owatonna enjoys one of the most accessible locations in Minnesota.