Word on the Street: Supporting local businesses also supports the community OWATONNA — I’m taking a bit of a detour in the business column this week not only to give some news about what’s happening in the local business community, but also to offer a bit of opinion about our local businesses. In a word: These businesses are great and deserve our support. Jeffrey Jackson - 1 opinion posted

Word on the Street: New family restaurant aims for December opening OWATONNA — There’s a lot going on in the Owatonna business community, so hang on to your hats. Jeffrey Jackson - 6 opinions posted

Word on the Street: Historic downtown building becomes home for dance studios Gotta dance! At least that’s what a lot of Owatonnans may be saying starting this week if they happen to head downtown and take a peek inside the Zamboni Building on North Cedar. The building, formerly the home of Cedar Gallery, has undergone a major renovation and will be the home of not one, but two, dance studios, one of which opened for business on Monday. Jeffrey Jackson

Word on the Street: Truth Hardware nabs honors in national contests Jeffrey Jackson - 1 opinion posted

Tsui named business development specialist OWATONNA — Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is pleased to announce that Megan Tsui has been named their new Business Development Specialist.

Dressbarn kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month MEDFORD — October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and dressbarn in Medford is kicking off a campaign dedicated to continue fundraising for breast cancer research.

Local agent provides free information resource to Steele County homeowners OWATONNA — Local real estate agent and community advocate, Shelby Sevak of Prudential Advantage Realty today announced the creation of a new information Web site for Steele County area homeowners in distress.

Racek elected to the American Massage Therapy Association OWATONNA — Diane Racek, CMT and owner of Diane’s Therapeutic Massage located in Westbridge Salon and Day Spay, was elected to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Board of Directors, Minnesota Chapter, as third Vice President.