Sandy Forstner, Author at Austin Daily Herald

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Push for lower property taxes

Minnesota businesses carry some of the highest business property tax burdens in the United States. In rural areas, such as southern Minnesota, our businesses pay ... Read more

by Sandy Forstner, Thursday, April 7, 2016 9:30 am

Business

A kickoff to the holiday season

Early November temperatures may have belied the fact, but we are on the verge of celebrating the holiday season. And in Austin that can mean ... Read more

by Sandy Forstner, Friday, November 20, 2015 11:27 am

Business

Support your community festival

Austin’s 30th annual celebration of community and country, Freedom Fest, is now just three months away. Committee members are lining up the entertainment that will ... Read more

by Sandy Forstner, Monday, April 20, 2015 9:40 am

FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN

Celebrations brings Austin together; Shop local for the holidays and throughout the year

The sights and sounds of the holiday season will be celebrated throughout Austin during a series of events called Christmas in the City. Organized ... Read more

by Sandy Forstner, Monday, November 24, 2014 9:03 am

Business

We all have a stake in business

Residents, business and community leaders are rallying to save Austin’s Target store from closing, Feb. 1. More than 2,000 people have signed a petition asking ... Read more

by Sandy Forstner, Friday, November 7, 2014 9:14 am

FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN

Letter: Efficiencies must come first in transportation

Minnesota’s economy and our region depend on the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, along with members of ... Read more

by Sandy Forstner, Thursday, September 18, 2014 9:44 am

Business

Speak out about wage bill

Earlier this week, the Minnesota House and Senate DFL leadership agreed on legislation that will dramatically raise Minnesota’s minimum wage to $9.50 in 2016 with ... Read more

by Sandy Forstner, Wednesday, April 9, 2014 8:52 am

Christmas in the City

Starting off the season with Christmas in the City

Chamber members throughout the community invite you and your family to join them for an old fashioned celebration of the holiday season, Christmas in the ... Read more

by Sandy Forstner, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 5:30 pm

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