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Southeast Minnesota Flood Victims Could be Eligible for Disaster Dollars
Undated (KROC-AM News)- Officials southeastern Minnesota are encouraging residents to document property damage suffered from recent flooding. Last month heavy rainfall caused severe flooding that devastated much of southern Minnesota. It swelled multiple rivers and resulted in flooding in downtown Spring Valley, caused the partial failure of a dam in...
Public Community Workshop - Supporting Equitable Development on Austin's Oakland Avenue
You're invited! Supporting Equitable Development on Austin's Oakland Avenue. You're invited to join a community workshop on Wednesday-Thursday July 10-11, 2024, designed to help Austin revitalize the Oakland Avenue corridor and make it a safe, welcoming, and inclusive place for residents and businesses. Your perspectives and insights are needed to make this event a success!
Austin man sentenced for dealing meth and threatening the mother of his child
AUSTIN, Minn. – A plea deal results in no prison time for a man accused of dealing drugs and assaulting a woman in Mower County. Lazarick Dante Williams, 39 of Austin, had been charged with second-degree sale of drugs, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, and misdemeanor domestic assault. He agreed to plead guilty to third-degree drug sales and threats of violence.
18-year-old sentenced to prison in four separate cases
An Austin 18-year-old has been sentenced to a maximum of three years in prison for a rash of violent crimes committed in 2023 and January of 2024. Izaiah Frank Fuentes was convicted and sentenced to prison Thursday in Mower County District Court in four cases that involved a firearm. The maximum sentence he received was […] The post 18-year-old sentenced to prison in four separate cases appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Jeff and Chanda Sayles family recognized as a 2024 U of Minnesota Farm Family
The Sayles family of Austin has been named Mower County’s 2024 Farm Family of the Year by the University of Minnesota. Jeff and Chanda are sixth-generation farmers and own a Century Farm located south of Austin in Mower County. The Sayles farm started with Jeff’s great-grandfather, Claude, in 1879. Jeff’s grandfather, Harlow, and father, Sheldon, […] The post Jeff and Chanda Sayles family recognized as a 2024 U of Minnesota Farm Family appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center
Monday S.A.I.L- Balance and Strength, 9 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks, 9 a.m. Ping Pong, 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi, 10 a.m. Line Dancing, 10:15 a.m. Lunch available, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mahjong, 1 p.m. Movin’ Stix, 1 p.m. Tuesday Silver Sneakers, 8:15 a.m. Exercise with Evies Friends, 9 a.m. […] The post In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
In Your Community: Duplicated Bridge
Duplicate Bridge is played Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Mower County Senior Center in Austin. Games start at 11:30 a.m. Every bridge player is welcome to bring a partner either day. Tuesdays winners this week, playing 11 teams, were: First place, Ron Peters and Vandy Newman Second place, Joyce Kogel and Paul Hanson Third place, […] The post In Your Community: Duplicated Bridge appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Wellness on Wheels brings preventative health to Mower County
(ABC 6 News) — A collaboration between the Hormel Institute and Mower County Health and Human Services is bringing preventative health to communities around Mower County. Wellness on Wheels made it’s first stop on Tuesday, June 25 in Grand Meadow, and provided screening for A1c, cholesterol and blood pressure, all at no cost to the patient.
Public Health, Institute bringing wellness to area communities through traveling program
A joint effort between The Hormel Institute and Mower County Public Health is looking to bring health to the people through a wellness campaign called Wellness on Wheels (WOW). Announced last week, WOW will share health information and resources, as well as offer free health screenings and kits for those taking part in the visits. […] The post Public Health, Institute bringing wellness to area communities through traveling program appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
New Wellness on Wheels program makes first stop in Grand Meadow
The Hormel Institute and Mower County Public Health have partnered to begin a new program -- Wellness on Wheels -- that's designed to travel to smaller Minnesota communities and offer health services for free.
County begins gathering assessments for disaster assistance
The Mower County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday morning took a pair of steps in the process of gaining disaster assistance for the county for two weather-impactful events. The board voted unanimously to declare a peacetime emergency for the county in the wake of recent flooding that will allow cities and townships in the county […] The post County begins gathering assessments for disaster assistance appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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