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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.
Blooming Prairie’s Lembke, Hein twins sign to play at the collegiate level
Not one, not two, but three pens were put to paper inside Blooming Prairie High School’s gym to indicate three more Awesome Blossom seniors are on their way to playing sports in the collegiate ranks. Macy Lembke signed to play NCAA Division III softball at Gustavus Adolphus College, while Gabe and Zack Hein stuck together to play JUCO basketball with Riverland Community College. Lembke and the Hein twins took two...
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.”
Salvation Army closing its thrift store after 75 years
AUSTIN, Minn.-The Salvation Army thrift store in Austin has been a fixture of the town for the past 75 years. Recently, the Salvation Army made the hard decision to close the thrift store for good. Austin Salvation Army Major Jeff Strickler says "It really is for the good. Obviously, if...
In Your Community: 4-H holds rabbit clinic
The local 4-H hosted a rabbit coat genetics clinic that was held last night April 18. The clinic was held to discuss with the 4-H members how there are only two basic colors of domestic rabbits, black and chocolate, and with the different genes that there are, there can be endless possibilities in coat colors […] The post In Your Community: 4-H holds rabbit clinic appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
“A Work of Art — Creating Food Security” Exhibit
(Hormel Foods) – The Hometown Food Security Project (HFSP) and Hormel Foods Corporation in collaboration with Austin High School invite residents of Austin and surrounding communities to attend “A Work of Art: Creating Food Security.” The exhibition will showcase creative projects produced by local high school students with the theme of fighting food insecurity in Mower County and around the world. The effort aims to empower students to share their vision and ideas for solutions.
Marine Corps veteran walks for suicide awareness
Daniel Crawford, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served during Operation Desert Storm, walked from Austin, Minnesota to Marble Falls, Texas to raise awareness for Veterans who are currently dealing with trauma and mental illness.
Pride of Pacelli — Pair of events to showcase educational opportunities
Pacelli Catholic Schools is eager to show off what it can offer and has created a day in which to do it with a pair of events that will open both of its buildings to prospective families looking perhaps for a different educational experience. The school will be hosting Pacelli Preview Day for grades 1-12 […] The post Pride of Pacelli — Pair of events to showcase educational opportunities appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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