1285 21st Avenue Northwest Suite 100, Owatonna MN 55060
“Come here for high-wear parts and tools. Sandpaper, nitrile gloves, store brand 'Dremel' bits. Duct tape, electrical tape, drill bits, wood glue, super glue. 5 minutes epoxy resin. 6-way driver & paint supplies, zip ties, magnetic parts bowls. Often they have a, 'your choice' of a few free small tools, whether you're a club member or not. Club members will get all three tools if they want. Bring your coupons and get warranties if offered. The extended warranties are 2 or 3 years, no hassle, no questions asked, no additional cost, tool replacement. Which is awesome. The technology and quality of their power tools is going up, but that means the cost is also going up. Which sucks. I love this store.”
122 W Vine St, Owatonna MN 55060
“George and Jacquie were a nice help. They were attentive to my needs and very friendly. However, I wish I could live in a world without miserable baby boomer music constantly oppressing me. I would love to just shop in peace without incessant 1985 divorce propaganda shoved down my ears. Possibly have some royalty free jazz or maybe classical music playing quietly in the background? I truly hate generic American corporate slop music. It really makes the world a much worse place to live in.”
1280 21st Avenue Northwest, Owatonna MN 55060
“KyleeAnn Jensen the little self check out cashier was so very helpful to me and my wife when we stopped in for a few things, that young lady deserves a raise and promotion or both tbh, she could really take the company and her career far if given the chance, SO PLEASE DO!!!!!!”
1280 21st Ave NW, Owatonna MN 55060
“Closest Lowes to Mankato since ours closed. My go-to place for many specifics. I have determined that Valspar Paint is the easiest to work with and Pad painting is awesome! (Why does everyone still use rollers? Yuck!) They are also an EGO Power Plus dealer (my power yard tool brand of choice). They also have the best Appliance and Lighting selection, above the other big box stores. However, some items are over priced beyond reason, like screws and hardware, and they do not carry any of the tool brands I use. My wife insists they have the best garden center for spring. I do miss having them in Mankato just a mile from home.”
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