The Owatonna Early Edition Rotary Club was chartered in 2000 and sponsored by the long-standing Owatonna Rotary Club.  

The Early Edition Rotary Club was created as an alternative option for Owatonna early birds to become Rotarians. The club shares the original club's mission but with a different approach. From the start, Early Edition Rotarians chose to foster a hands-on club.  With leaner numbers than the noon club, Early Edition members are expected to jump in right away and contribute their time and energy to the success of the club's projects.

Club meetings are held weekly with engaging speakers who keep members well informed about community events, non-profit organizations, humanitarian projects, new businesses, local history and more.