Spotlight
An overthinker’s guide to homebrewing
Perhaps one of my biggest overall flaws — aside from all the others, so settle down and put your hands down — is that I ... Read more
1 month ago by Eric Johnson.
Society News: Duplicate Bridge
Four tables played duplicate bridge on Feb. 11 First place, Gail and Ray Schmidt; second place (tie) Jim Fisher and Dave Ring and Joyce Crowe ... Read more
1 month ago by Daily Herald.
The nature of art: Art show, interns bring new ideas to nature education
The Jay C. Hormel Nature Center is turning more and more to the art world to expose people to the outdoors. This will once again ... Read more
2 months ago by Eric Johnson.
Hormel Historic Home: History programming for children
The History for Half Pints programming team at the Hormel Historic Home will begin to welcome some of the community’s youngest visitors next week. For ... Read more
2 months ago by Holly Johnson.
The Wide Angle: The rabbits are at the gates
It’s February. Of course I’m going to start thinking about my garden. I found myself drifting that way just the other day by posing a ... Read more
2 months ago by Eric Johnson.
Society News: Duplicate Bridge
Three tables played Jan. 28. First place, Larry Crowe and Bill Momsen; second place, Gail and Ray Schmidt; third place, Joyce Crowe and Millie Siever. ... Read more
2 months ago by Daily Herald.
Hormel Historic Home: Music an important part of life
This is a very busy programming season at the Hormel Historic Home. Music is at the top of my mind right now as I have ... Read more
2 months ago by Holly Johnson.
The Wide Angle: Three years with a furry alarm clock
Earlier this week I was awoken, as usual, earlier than I wanted to be by a chirp followed by a bratty whine. Upon opening my ... Read more
2 months ago by Eric Johnson.
Society News: Duplicate Bridge
Three tables played Jan. 28. First place, Larry Crowe and Bill Momsen; second place, Gail and Ray Schmidt; third place, Joyce Crowe and Millie Siever. ... Read more
2 months ago by Daily Herald.
Music is changing lives
On Feb. 11-14, Twin Cities-based band Her Crooked Heart, led by singer/songwriter Rachel Ries, will be in Austin for a week of music outreach, including ... Read more
2 months ago by Laura Helle.
A special night out: Wee Learning Center hosts second Daddy-Daughter Dance
After about 100 dads and daughters attended the first ever Wee Learning Center Daddy-Daughter Dance last year, organizers are getting ready for a repeat. The ... Read more
2 months ago by Tyler Jensen.
Hormel Historic Home: Make your way to a healthier heart
Would you believe me if I told you that coming to the Hormel Historic Home would give you a stronger heart? I might be exaggerating ... Read more
2 months ago by Holly Johnson.
The Wide Angle: The mind is a funny and often dumb thing
Think about it. How many times have we walked into a kitchen, ready and intent on getting something to eat, only to forget why you ... Read more
2 months ago by Eric Johnson.
Society News: Duplicate Bridge
Weather kept player numbers down this past week, but three tables played Jan 21. First place, Jim Fisher and Dave Ring; second place, Gail and ... Read more
2 months ago by Daily Herald.
Celebrate the mystery: Friends of the Library hold second murder mystery fundraiser
It’s Mardi Gras. A time for celebration in the Big Easy, that is until a dead body shows up. That’s the case to be solved ... Read more