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Secret Sausage Border Battle: Hormel Sues Johnsonville, Claims Former Employee Stole Recipe

Austin, Minnesota · Austin

Secret Sausage Border Battle: Hormel Sues Johnsonville, Claims Former Employee Stole Recipe

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Hormel Foods is suing its cross-border competitor, Johnsonville, over allegations that it solicited former employees to expose company trade secrets.See the Story

Gibson to serve as interim member

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Gibson to serve as interim member

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AMHERST — On a 3-2 vote, Amherst Town Council appointed an interim member, Ventris Gibson, to serve the seat recently vacated by Andrá Higginbotham eff ective April 30.See the Story

Hormel Foods Brings Back Jeffrey Ettinger as Interim CEO - Minneapolis ...

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Hormel Foods Brings Back Jeffrey Ettinger as Interim CEO - Minneapolis ...

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Hormel Sues Johnsonville over Trade Secret Theft Claims

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Hormel sues Johnsonville, alleging trade secret theft, contract breaches, and employee poaching in a high-stakes dispute between sausage industry rivals.Austin, Minnesota · Austin See the Story

Darren Dash moved to Todd Park due to flooding - Austin Daily Herald

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The 14th annual Darren Dash, will take place during Freedom Fest on July 5, has been moved to Todd Park for the second straight summer. Due to flooding at Dresner Park, the run will begin at the Northwest corner of Todd Park at 8:30 a.m. on July 5. The goal of the race is to provide funding to programs committed to improving mental and physical health in the community. Scholarships will be awarded to local senior cross country runners who plan t…Austin, Minnesota · Austin Read Article

Man on probation for dugs now charged with assault - Austin Daily Herald

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An Austin man sentenced to probation in April on a drug charge has now been charged in a case of assault and domestic abuse. Vontrel Dajour Reeves, 28, has been charged with felony third degree assault and misdemeanor domestic assault related to a case last week in which he is accused of striking a woman he had been in a relationship with. According to the court complaint, an Austin Police Department officer was dispatched to a report of a domes…Austin, Minnesota · Austin Read Article

Chert quarry opens the past to public for first time - Austin Daily Herald

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It has been a long time coming, but on Saturday those behind the development of the Grand Meadow Chert Quarry Preserve and Wanhi Yukan Trail can celebrate the finish line. Saturday was the first day the historic site opened up to the public with tours in three sessions to introduce those from Grand Meadow and the area to Mower County’s unique window to the past. Starting at 9:30 a.m., guided tours took guests through the eight acres of developme…Archaeology · Grand Meadow Read Article

Grand Meadow chiropractor accused of sexual contact with a client

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GRAND MEADOW, Minn. — A Grand Meadow chiropractor faces a charge of criminal sexual conduct for allegedly committing a sex act on a client. According to court documents, Dillon Carter Denisen, 42, is accused of performing an oral sex on a client on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He faces one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct within a prohibited occupational relationship. A man reported to detectives with the Mower County Sheriff’s Office …Grand Meadow · Grand Meadow Read Article

Grand Meadow chiropractor charged with criminal sexual conduct - Austin Daily Herald

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A Grand Meadow Chiropractor has been arrested and charged with criminal sexual conduct after he allegedly committed a sex act on a patient. Dillon Carter Denisen, 42, has been charged with a single felony count of third degree criminal sexual conduct – prohibited occupational relationship. He made a first appearance in Mower County District Court Friday afternoon. According to court documents, the alleged act took place on Wednesday, June 25, th…Austin, Minnesota · Austin Read Article

Althing Clinic announces plans to expand access to same-day healthcare - Austin Daily Herald

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Althing Clinic, located on the campus of Riverland Community College, has announced that it is planning to broaden its reach in the area. The news came via a press release not long after it was announced that Mayo Clinic Health Systems would be closing its Express Clinic in the Hy-Vee stores in both Austin and Albert Lea. Althing Clinic’s Riverland Austin location provides a comprehensive suite of services, including same-day convenience and urg…Austin, Minnesota · Austin Read Article

16-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Odessa Will Be Tried as an Adult

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AUSTIN, Minn. — A 16-year-old is facing murder charges in Mower County after allegedly shooting two individuals inside a car. Phillip Tyrek Gills, of Austin, is charged as an adult with two counts of second-degree murder with intent. He made an initial appearance in court Friday morning, June 27. Gills was placed on $1 million bail with conditions or $2 million unconditional bail. Gills is accused of shooting and killing a man inside a black Che…Austin, Minnesota · Austin See the Story

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