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Creating a positive footprint throughout Austin

When Sandy Forstner looks around Austin, he sees the fingerprints of The Hormel Foundation on nearly every major ...

Business

Researchers hit Institute for three-day conference

The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota welcomed skin cancer researchers from around the world for a three-day conference ...

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Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recognizes Constitution Week

The Josiah Edson Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, recognized Constitution Week at the ...

Business

75 years, $197M; Austin recognizes The Hormel Foundation’s contributions

In 1941, The Hormel Foundation mades its first donation of $10 to Ducks Unlimited. In 2015, it donated ...

Education

Alumni group announces ’16 distinguished alums; Brede, Hodge to be recognized during AHS homecoming

Two Austin High School alumni who have dedicated their lives to serving people — one as the leader ...

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Modern day Robin Hoods; Cedar River Archery club holds final shoot of the year

For one final time this year, members of the Cedar Valley Archery Club walked through the span of ...

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Take a healthy walk into autumn with Harvest Fest

Several Austin businesses are helping area families embrace the fall season with a slate of healthy, family-friendly activities. ...

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Minnesota’s fall beauty: when, where to see colors

With summer officially in the rearview mirror, it’s time to start planning those fall color road trips.

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Austin girl dances her way to third at state fair

Nine-year-old Alex Goetz can now say she’s taken her show on the road. Alex, the daughter of Cory ...

Business

‘We want people to try us out’ – JM Salon opens with $7.99 grand opening special

A new salon opened up in Downtown Austin Tuesday aiming to provide the community with family friendly, affordable ...

Education

Back here where we need ya; Students return to the halls for the 2016-17 school year

More than 4,800 students kicked off Austin Public Schools’ 2016-17 school year today, and administrators are optimistic for ...

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A walk with Larry; Dolphin is leaving the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center better than he found it

On a sunny day in late July, Larry Dolphin crouches down and walks in the center of a ...

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Adjusting for the need; EpiPen users struggle to adjust for inflated prices

Heather Ruzek’s EpiPens are nearing their expiration, but she’s trying to stall before she buys a new two-pack ...

Business

Change of scenery; Knoebel says goodbye as executive director of the AACA

The Austin Area Commission for the Arts said goodbye to Executive Director Jennie Knoebel Tuesday night at the ...

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Park instruments installed along walking path at Mill Pond

The city of Austin added large park instruments — two metallophones, three drums and the Grandioso, which features ...

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