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Fourth Grade Junior Fire Poster Contest winners named
Approximately 400 fourth grade students from Banfield, Neveln, Southgate, Sumner and Pacelli elementary schools were able to participate in the Fourth Grade Junior Fire Poster Contest. Two students from each elementary school were voted by the Austin Fire Department as local winners. A first place winner along with two honorable mention posters are chosen by […] The post Fourth Grade Junior Fire Poster Contest winners named appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Austin Community Scholarship Committee awards $54,000 for 2024-25
The Austin Community Scholarship Committee recently announced that scholarships totaling $54,000 have been awarded to 27 local students for the academic year starting this fall 2024. The students to whom awards were made and their indicated college of choice includes: Kennedy Bell, University Missouri/Columbia; Lauryn Bell, Winona State University; Gadisa Birhanu, Minnesota State Mankato; Andrew […] The post Austin Community Scholarship Committee awards $54,000 for 2024-25 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Hormel expands efforts to tackle food insecurity during Hunger Action Month
Company provided monetary and product donations totaling more than $450,000 to nonprofit partners in September In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Hormel Foods Corporation partnered with organizations across the United States to create a more food-secure world. Donations totaling more than $450,000 were made throughout the month of September through various programs and events. “As […] The post Hormel expands efforts to tackle food insecurity during Hunger Action Month appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Where do the candidates stand: Steele County Board of Commissioners
There are two contested and one uncontested races this year for the Steele County Board of Commissioners Commissioner Rick Gnemi is being challenged by Josh Prokopec to represent District 3, while Commissioner Greg Krueger is being challenged by Scott Prestegard to represent District 5. Commissioner Jim Abbe is running unopposed to continue representing District 4. All three of the districts up for election this year represent the city of Owatonna. ...
Courtney Wyant-Schmitt: I am a Page Turner: The role of Austin Library in community reading
As a member of the Austin Page Turners, I am reminded of the incredible importance of the Austin Public Library in fostering a love for reading and building community connections. Established in 2001 by then-mayor Bonnie Rietz, the Austin Page Turners program invites residents to read a selected book by a Minnesota author, sparking enriching […] The post Courtney Wyant-Schmitt: I am a Page Turner: The role of Austin Library in community reading appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
2024 Thrive Women’s Conference this weekend
The Thrive Conference is returning to Rochester, and expecting 2,500-3,000 women to attend. The Thrive Conference is the annual conference for Bridging the Gap (BTG), a statewide women’s ministry for Minnesota. Thrive will be a full weekend of leadership development sessions, main sessions, the BTG Missions feature, a dinner and lunch with speakers, giveaways, exhibitor […] The post 2024 Thrive Women’s Conference this weekend appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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