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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Celebrating a special anniversary

Ten years ago this March was a turning point in the history of the modern day Hormel Historic ...

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