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Meet the Staff

Jamie Lisowski

Jamie Lisowski is a senior at Owatonna High School. This is going to be his first year on the Magnet staff. Outside of school, Lisowski is involved in football and track. During his free time, he likes...

Cody McGaheran

Writer

Cody McGaheran is a junior at OHS and is a first year in Magnet. Cody enjoys hanging out with friends being in choir, Speech and being involved in the fall and spring plays and the winter musical. He has...

Brandon Canales-Blanco

Writer

Brandon Canales-Blanco is a senior this year at OHS, and is in his first year on Magnet. Canales likes playing soccer, hanging out with his friends and spending time with his siblings. Outside of school...

Recent Stories

Cody and Graeme’s bucket list of summer ideas
June 5, 2025
Cody McGaheran and Graeme Spinks
The voice of OHS: Join Magnet next year!
June 5, 2025
Emma Meiners, Writer
The Battle of Bapple: Alcohol Consumption in High School
June 5, 2025
Joe Zeman and Tanner Smith
Superintendent Mr. Elstad retires
June 4, 2025
Kennedy Schammel, Writer
OHS announces commencement speakers for the Class of 2025
June 4, 2025
Amanda Clubb, Editor
Excitement grows with Chipotle opening soon
June 4, 2025
Cody McGaheran, Writer

Showcase

Arts and Entertainment
Cody and Graeme’s bucket list of summer ideas
June 5, 2025
Cody McGaheran and Graeme Spinks
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Splash Page
Shining a light on Owatonna High School female coaches
June 5, 2025
Amal Mohamed and Brooke Hagel
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Student Life
The voice of OHS: Join Magnet next year!
June 5, 2025
Emma Meiners, Writer
Read Story

News
The Battle of Bapple: Alcohol Consumption in High School
June 5, 2025
Joe Zeman and Tanner Smith
Read Story

Student Life
Superintendent Mr. Elstad retires
June 4, 2025
Kennedy Schammel, Writer
Read Story

OHS announces commencement speakers for the Class of 2025

Amanda Clubb, Editor • June 4, 2025

Excitement grows with Chipotle opening soon

Cody McGaheran, Writer • June 4, 2025

Mr, Kuehn smiles while sitting at his desk.

Mr. Kuehn closes a chapter at OHS

Aurora Sim, Writer • June 4, 2025

Dr. Meagher in his office is working on his computer.

Dr. Tom Meagher retires from OHS

Aurora Sim • June 4, 2025

Students study strategy in Clash of Clans.

Supercell: a titan of mobile gaming

Joe Zeman, Writer • June 4, 2025

News

Education career signing day for OHS seniors
May 15, 2025
Emma Meiners, Writer
Suits of Power: The Met Gala 2025 Honors Black Style
May 14, 2025
Amal Mohamed, Writer
The ice bucket challenge makes a comeback: USC challenge #SpeakyourMIND
May 5, 2025
Emma Meiners and Amal Mohamed
Take a deep breath: It’s National Stress Awareness Month
April 25, 2025
Emma Meiners, Writer
Cashroom 101: How one student turned clicks into cash
April 25, 2025
Amal Mohamed, Writer
The Meaning of Ramadan and Lent for Owatonna High Students
March 21, 2025
Amal Mohamed, Writer
Owatonna DECA continues to shine at SCDC
March 17, 2025
Tanner Smith, Writer
Microplastics are a new concern for consumers
March 14, 2025
Graeme Spinks, Writer
Ragebait is plaguing social media
March 13, 2025
Joe Zeman

Student Life

Presentation Mishap Comic

Amal Mohamed, Writer • June 4, 2025

NHS Color Run and Color Week

Aurora Sim, writer • May 2, 2025

The OHS Speech Team competed at Northfield High School for their section meet.

OHS Speech Team gets fourth place at sections

Cody McGaheran, Writer • April 25, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Concert Choir's early morning rehearsal.

Pops Concert’s ‘Wide Variety’ Opens Tuesday

Cody McGaheran, Writer

May 20, 2025

OHS' An Inspector Calls' Family Friends Night. The beginning of the show in Act 1

Phones are Ringing with OHS’ “An Inspector Calls”

Cody McGaheran, Writer

May 2, 2025

Official Nintendo Switch 2 press release photo.

New Nintendo Switch raises controversy

Graeme Spinks, Writer

May 1, 2025

Sports

Junior Jace Ulrich winding up to throw the ball against the Faribault Falcons.

Owatonna Baseball Team: Swinging Into Action

Brooke Hagel, Writer

May 2, 2025

Junior Jayden Jirele advances up the field.

Owatonna Boys Lacrosse starts their season off strong

Addy Krenzelok, Writer

May 2, 2025

Freshman Tristan Gibart hits the tennis ball.

Boys Tennis Doubles Down for the back half of the season

Brandon Canales-Blanco, Writer

May 1, 2025

OHS Senior Captain Anna Mollenhauer teeing up for her next shot.

Teeing Up For Success: Girls Golf Team Shines This Season

Brooke Hagel, Writer

May 1, 2025

Junior Captain Kendra Bogen in her game day focus. Photo submitted by OHS yearbook.

OHS softball swings into the 2024-2025 season

Brooke Hagel, Writer

April 22, 2025

Multi-media

The interviewees of OHS Magnets new podcast showcase their sports teams success.

Podcast: Sports Talk with the A’s

Averi Vetsch and Anna Mollenhauer • December 12, 2024

Freshman Ashton Wilkemeyer and Freshman Miguel Arevelo working on English work.

A Week in Photos

Brandon Canales-Blanco, Photographer • November 12, 2024

Meet the Staff

Angel Barajas

Writer

Angel Barajas is a senior at OHS this year. This is his third year in Magnet. Barajas joined Magnet to be able to get out the news of what is happening around the OHS. Also his first year in Magnet was...

Anna Mollenhauer

Anna Mollenhauer is a senior at OHS. This is her second year in Magnet. Mollenhauer is involved in girls hockey, soccer and golf. She is also involved in DECA, Young Life, NHS and 4-H. Outside of school,...

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