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Hormel Foods Corporation to Participate in Barclays 18th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference

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AUSTIN, Minn., Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced today that Jeff Ettinger, interim chief executive officer; John Ghingo, president; and Jacinth Smiley, executive vice president and chief financial…See the Story

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Minnesota woman sentenced for scamming Social Security for a quarter century

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Federal prosecutors said Mavious Redmond, 54, of Austin, Minnesota, continued to collect her deceased mother's social security retirement benefits for 25 years.See the Story

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Austin Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Minor Gets over 4 Years in Prison

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AUSTIN, Minn. — An Austin man who was accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2023 has been sentenced to prison. Alexander William Miller, 27, was sentenced to 51 months in prison for felony second degree criminal sexual conduct Thursday afternoon in Mower County District Court. According to court documents, Miller agreed to a plea deal after his defense argued last July that probation would have fit Miller's need and desire to go i…See the Story

‘It keeps them alive’: Community members coming together to try and create a warming center for the homeless - Austin Daily Herald

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As Labor Day weekend approaches, Minnesota DNR reminds off-highway vehicle riders to stay safe - Austin Daily Herald

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Labor Day is one of the busiest weekends for recreation, and off-highway vehicles will be one popular option for people looking to enjoy the outdoors in the waning days of summer. As riders head out, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges them to prioritize their safety. So far in 2025, 16 OHV riders have been killed in crashes. During 2024, 30 riders lost their lives – a historic high. The following tips can help riders ensure a sa…Austin, Minnesota · Austin Read Article

Minnesota DNR invites deer hunters to share wildlife observations - Austin Daily Herald

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Community science helps broaden understanding of deer and other Minnesota animals With archery deer season just around the corner on Saturday, Sept. 13, now is an ideal time for hunters to familiarize themselves with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ online log for deer and other wildlife sightings. “We will again welcome hunters to use our online hunter field log to share what wildlife they see once the season begins,” said Tyler …Austin, Minnesota · Austin Read Article

Two sisters and two llamas: The costume competition of the summer - Austin Daily Herald

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By Anika Besst Addie Odegaard’s llama, named Riot, towers over her as she stretches the leg hole of a homemade body suit over his foot. It’s just days before the Lyon County Fair, her and her sister, Lucy’s, first llama and alpaca costume contest of the year, and they are doing a final fitting. “We bought all of the material, and then we cut it in different sizes, and then you just, like, scrunched up the material, and then we zip-tied it and th…Riots · Austin Read Article

Survey finds Minnesotans concerned about health of lakes, rivers - Austin Daily Herald

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By Kirsti Marohn A new survey by the University of Minnesota found that an overwhelming majority of Minnesotans are concerned about the state’s lakes and rivers and support scientific research to address threats to clean water. The university’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences conducted the survey of 1,000 Minnesota adults from July 31 through Aug. 5. The study asked respondents how they use Minnesota lakes and rivers …Health · Austin Read Article

Hormel Foods Corporation to Participate in Barclays 18th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference

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Austin man sentenced for child sex abuse

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Alexander Miller was charged in June 2023 with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.Austin, Minnesota · Austin Read Article

Rebels prove they belong in 11-man after close loss to WEM - Austin Daily Herald

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ADAMS – The Southland football team heard all of the talk over the summer. But they finally got their chance to speak when they nearly pulled off a big upset in their return to 11-man football in a 28-26 loss to Waterville-Elysian-Morristown. The Rebels pulled within 28-26 when Beau Sathre broke open a 37-yard TD run and Lucas Boe caught a two-point conversion from Henry Wiste with 7:27 left in the game, but the Bucs (1-0 overall) were able to p…Austin, Minnesota · Austin Read Article

Austin Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Minor Gets over 4 Years in Prison

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Veterans Memorial Board addresses delays in renovation project - Austin Daily Herald

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With original hopes that the Veterans Memorial renovation project would be done by this spring, the Mower County Veterans Memorial Board has now addressed delays of the proeject and questions regarding when it will be completed. In a statement sent out Wednesday, the board explained that the delay is largely due to the processing of the pavers displayed at the memorial. “This organization has done business with Jeff Anderson of Anderson Memorial…Austin, Minnesota · Austin Read Article

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Hormel Foods Corporation to Participate in Barclays 18th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference

Minnesota woman sentenced for scamming Social Security for a quarter century

Austin Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Minor Gets over 4 Years in Prison

‘It keeps them alive’: Community members coming together to try and create a warming center for the homeless - Austin Daily Herald

As Labor Day weekend approaches, Minnesota DNR reminds off-highway vehicle riders to stay safe - Austin Daily Herald

Minnesota DNR invites deer hunters to share wildlife observations - Austin Daily Herald

Two sisters and two llamas: The costume competition of the summer - Austin Daily Herald

Survey finds Minnesotans concerned about health of lakes, rivers - Austin Daily Herald

Hormel Foods Corporation to Participate in Barclays 18th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference

Austin man sentenced for child sex abuse

Rebels prove they belong in 11-man after close loss to WEM - Austin Daily Herald

Austin Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Minor Gets over 4 Years in Prison

Veterans Memorial Board addresses delays in renovation project - Austin Daily Herald

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‘It keeps them alive’: Community members coming together to try and create a warming center for the homeless - Austin Daily Herald

As Labor Day weekend approaches, Minnesota DNR reminds off-highway vehicle riders to stay safe - Austin Daily Herald

Minnesota DNR invites deer hunters to share wildlife observations - Austin Daily Herald

Two sisters and two llamas: The costume competition of the summer - Austin Daily Herald

Survey finds Minnesotans concerned about health of lakes, rivers - Austin Daily Herald

Hormel Foods Corporation to Participate in Barclays 18th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference

Austin man sentenced for child sex abuse

Rebels prove they belong in 11-man after close loss to WEM - Austin Daily Herald

Austin Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Minor Gets over 4 Years in Prison

Veterans Memorial Board addresses delays in renovation project - Austin Daily Herald