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Mower County Commissioners Get Broad View in Update of Master Plan and Space Study

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AUSTIN, Minn. — During the Mower County Board of Commissioners work session Tuesday, members received an update regarding its master plan and space study. The update, provided by Danielle Reid of Klein McCarthy Architects, gave a broad overview of immediate, intermediate and long-term needs of the county in terms of its facilities. This included facility conditions of the Government Center, Justice Center and Public Works as well as space needs …Austin, Minnesota · Austin See the Story

QPP Workers Gain Historic 15.6% Wage Increase

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AUSTIN, Minn. — On Saturday, Aug. 2, United Food & Commercial Workers Local 663 members at Quality Pork Processors (QPP) ratified a new contract with the company, securing a three-year agreement with historic wage increases and a ratification bonus. Workers gained a 15.6% raise, the largest wage increase ever seen at QPP. Workers will see a $2.20 an hour raise in the first year, and a total increase of $3.10 an hour over the three-year contract.…Austin, Minnesota · Austin See the Story

Semi strikes bridge over Sixth Avenue NE injuring driver - Austin Daily Herald

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A semi struck the Interstate 90 bridge over Sixth Avenue NE Wednesday, injuring the driver. Emergency personnel were lined up behind the truck that had visible damage to the front of the cab. According to the scanner traffic, the driver was taken to the hospital. The crash took place a little after 3:30 p.m. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. The post Semi strikes bridge over Sixth Avenue NE injuring driver appea…Austin, Minnesota · Austin Read Article

Austin man charged in Freeborn County in case associated with chase - Austin Daily Herald

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The driver of a stolen vehicle in Albert Lea that allegedly led authorities on a chase that ended in Clarks Grove last month was arrested in Mower County and charged Wednesday in Freeborn County District Court with multiple counts tied to the incident. Isaac Anthony Ambriz, 18, of Austin was charged with possession of stolen property, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle and fleeing a peace officer by means other than a motor vehicle. He…Austin, Minnesota · Austin Read Article

Union Workers at QPP Secure Historic Wage Increase in New Contract - Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info

In a significant development for the pork processing industry, union workers at Quality Pork Processors (QPP) in Austin, Minnesota, have ratified a new three-year labor agreement that delivers the largest […] The post Union Workers at QPP Secure Historic Wage Increase in New Contract appeared first on Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info.Austin, Minnesota · Austin Read Article

Mark Schaefer named to Livestock Hall of Fame - Austin Daily Herald

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By Jed Nelson Many packed into a sweltering Crane Pavilion to witness the 2025 Mower County Fair’s Livestock Hall of Fame induction ceremony Tuesday afternoon. This year’s inductee was Mark Schaefer of Taopi. The Schaefer farm has been in operation since 1963, when Mark’s father purchased the family farm. Raising cattle, hogs, and crops, Schaefer stated he’s learned a lot while working with livestock and living on a farm. “I’ve learned a lot a…Austin, Minnesota · Austin Read Article

Down payment assistance grant program now open for applications - Austin Daily Herald

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Minnesota farmers’ next chance for help buying their first farm has arrived, with the return of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Down Payment Assistance Grant program. The Down Payment Assistance Grant offers eligible farmers up to $20,000 to help buy their first farm, up from $15,000 in past years to reflect increasing land prices. The Minnesota Legislature boosted funding for the program to $1.25 million this year, up from $1 mi…Agriculture · Austin Read Article

Carolyn Bogott: Lindsay Leif digs in with enthusiasm - Austin Daily Herald

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Semi strikes bridge over Sixth Avenue NE injuring driver - Austin Daily Herald

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Union Workers at QPP Secure Historic Wage Increase in New Contract - Swineweb.com - Complete Swine News, Markets, Commentary, and Technical Info

Mark Schaefer named to Livestock Hall of Fame - Austin Daily Herald

Down payment assistance grant program now open for applications - Austin Daily Herald

Carolyn Bogott: Lindsay Leif digs in with enthusiasm - Austin Daily Herald