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Mower County woman sentenced for assaulting her boyfriend
AUSTIN, Minn. – Breaking her boyfriend’s nose results in probation for a Mower County woman. Nikki Rae Heitland, 36 of Grand Meadow, has been given one year of supervised probation and ordered to pay a $200 fine. Heitland was arrested in February 2023 for second-degree assault and third-degree...
Highway 56 detour begins April 29 for road reconstruction in LeRoy
Highway 56 motorists will encounter a detour beginning Monday, April 29, as road reconstruction starts in LeRoy, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. According to a release from MnDOT, 1.2 miles of Highway 56 through LeRoy will be reconstructed with the majority of the work expected to be finished in October. Work will include […] The post Highway 56 detour begins April 29 for road reconstruction in LeRoy appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Photos: Scouts off to the races
The Austin Noon Kiwanis held the Pinewood Derby District races Saturday morning at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Noon Kiwanis has been holding the races for over 20 years. Ninety kids overall took place in races this year and 60 kids took part in Saturday’s event. The post Photos: Scouts off to the races appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Minnesota lawmakers kick off the construction of the I-90 bridges in Austin
KIMT News Three's Brandon Cote was at the groundbreaking ceremony and shares what drivers can expect from the project. Lawmakers celebrate the big changes coming to I-90 in Austin. Six bridges along Interstate 90 will undergo construction as part of a three-year $50 million project.
Student art showcase highlights food insecurity
(ABC 6 News) – The Hometown Food Insecurity Project partnered with Hormel Foods and Austin Public School students to showcase what food insecurity looks like to them – through art. The event showcased nearly 200 pieces of student art; including pottery, paintings, essays, drawings and photography. The project...
Jeff Grev leaving Hormel Foods after 40 years
AUSTIN, Minn. – Jeff Grev, vice president of legislative affairs for Hormel Foods Corporation, is retiring after 40 years with the company. “I want to thank Jeff for his four decades of extraordinary service to our company. I’m grateful for his leadership, vision and the significant contributions he made in sales, marketing, corporate development and most recently as vice president of legislative affairs,” says Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Hormel Foods. “I wish Jeff and his wife Chris all the best in retirement.”
In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center
Monday S.A.I.L- Balance and Strength, 9 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks, 9 a.m. Ping Pong, 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi, 10 a.m. Line Dancing, 10:15 a.m. Lunch available, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mahjong, 1 p.m. Movin’ Stix, 1 p.m. Tuesday Silver Sneakers, 8:15 a.m. Exercise with Evies Friends, 9 a.m. […] The post In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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