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A part of history

On June 22, 1908, Austin experienced significant rainfall and significant flooding.  During the recent walking tour of the Mill Pond area, Tim Ruzek of the ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, June 15, 2019 6:12 am

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History Happy Hour extended into June

The History Happy Hour season has been extended into June this year so that we can showcase one of Austin’s special water features from a ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, June 8, 2019 6:34 am

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Honor through poetry

June 5, will mark the 73rd anniversary date of the passing of George A. Hormel. Enjoy the following poem written by Mr. Levi Fisher. Fisher ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, June 1, 2019 6:29 am

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Hormel Historic Home hosting a summer of music

‘Tis the season for music at the Hormel Historic Home. Our summer is full so mark your calendars and dust off your chair for a ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, May 25, 2019 6:39 am

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Revealing homes from the past

What brought you to Austin, Minnesota? During our recent History Happy Hour event, Wendy Larson, Jaimie Timm and I presented another installment in the Austin’s ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, May 18, 2019 6:45 am

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Holly Johnson: Gardens of the Hormels

When I moved to Minnesota I remember being told that it’s best to wait until Mother’s Day before planting outdoors due to the threat of ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, May 11, 2019 6:22 am

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A partnership with history

As you may know, I came into my job as the Executive Director of a history organization without a history background. I jumped into the ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, May 4, 2019 6:45 am

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Hormel Historic Home: Meal with royalty

“Dear Friends – I wish I could extend a personal invitation to all the people who would like to attend opening night at King’s Wood ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, April 27, 2019 6:48 am

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Community supports autism initiative

Twenty-five local businesses or service providers are now participating in the Autism Friendly Austin (AFA) Initiative which began in September of 2017. These organizations have ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, April 20, 2019 6:24 am

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Volunteers drive the Home

April brings many promises — spring weather, flowers, singing birds, and outdoor activities. There are many things to celebrate during April and the Hormel Historic ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, April 13, 2019 6:51 am

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Tom Hormel made an impact on Austin, Hormel Historic Home

The first, and only, time I met Tom Hormel, he was barefoot. I think the reason that sticks with me is because I was nervous ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, April 6, 2019 6:36 am

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Walking for a special cause

With the spring-like weather and melting snow, I can finally predict that the eighth annual Stepping Out for Autism Walk will not require snow shoes ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, March 30, 2019 6:26 am

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Remembering Lillian Hormel on the anniversary of her passing

Today, March 23, is the anniversary of the passing of Lillian Hormel. In her honor I have re-printed an excerpt of one of the many ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, March 23, 2019 7:00 am

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A place in Austin’s history

In my last column, I shared excerpts from a letter that George Hormel had sent to his brother Ben. George wrote the letter on his ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, March 16, 2019 7:03 am

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Some good brotherly advice

One hundred and thirty years ago George A. Hormel wrote a letter to his youngest brother Ben. His counsel to the young man, who was ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, March 9, 2019 7:08 am

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