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2011 Visitors Guide
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THERE IS MORE
TO EXPLORE……IN
AUSTIN, MINNESOTA!
Welcome! Austin is a vibrant destination of choice,
full of a rich mix of the arts, attractions, dining, festivals,
lodging and sports activities! Whether you live and work
here or are just here visiting for awhile, you’ll find Austin to
be a great city! If you’re not yet in Austin but have this
official Visitors Guide in your hand, you can see by taking
even one look that we have a lot for you to enjoy when
IMporTANT you get here! Also, we’re ideally situated at the junction of
Interstate 90 and U.S. 218, easily accessible from Interstate
TelephoNe NuMberS 35, with 7 entrances into the city. We’re 12 miles north of
the Iowa border and 95 miles south of Mpls.~St. Paul.
eMerGeNcy
As the Mower County seat, Austin was founded in 1856,
911
and now has a population of approximately 24,000. Austin
AuSTIN fIre depArTMeNT is best known as the home of the Hormel Foods
507-433-3405 Corporation ~ the only Fortune 500 company in MN that’s
located outside of the Twin Cities.
AuSTIN MedIcAl ceNTer
507-433-7351 I invite you to come and enjoy Austin’s 29 city parks, 7
lodging options, lots of shopping, fine businesses and
SMArT clINIc dozens of great dining locations! We’re so fortunate, too,
507-437-0036 to be home to The Hormel Institute, an internationally
AuSTIN polIce depArTMeNT recognized biochemistry and cancer research center, as
507-437-9400 well as Austin Medical Center, part of Mayo Health Systems.
We’re proud of our outstanding educational system for
Gold croSS AMbulANce birth through adult ages, and have the Riverland
507-433-2330 Community College campus here. Our arts and theatre
opportunities are great, and our sporting event facilities
MoWer couNTy are outstanding. The SPAM® Museum is known world-
SherIff’S depArTMeNT wide, and offers 16,500 sq. ft. of interactive fun for all ages!
507-437-9400 Please visit soon!
Official Austin
Visitor's Guide
Table of Contents
Austin Map........................................ 4 & 5
Calendar of Events ................................. 6
Dining.......................................................11
Recreation ..............................................12
Cheryl Corey, Executive Director
Attractions..............................................15
Itinerary ...................................................18 Stop by our office if you’d like an Austin city or MN
state map. We’re located at 104 11th Avenue NW,
Points of Interest ..................................20
Austin, MN 55912 (next door to the Golden Tress Salon)
Lodging ....................................................25
Groups & Meetings...............................28
Visit our website at: www.austincvb.com
Fun Facts .................................................29 coupoN
and contact us via email at: coNNecTIo
Shopping ..................................................30 visitor@austinmn.com. Our phone #’s N
Services ...................................................32 are 507-437-4563 or toll-free 800-444-5713.
Churches .................................................33
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jAnuARy FEbRuARy
JANuAry 14-15 februAry 4-6
“The Tragedy of Icarus” will be performed at The 36th season of Matchbox Children’s
Riverland Community College’s Frank W. Theatre presents “13 Bells of Boglewood”.
Bridges Theatre at 7:30 pm. This hilarious This show will be performed at the Historic
British farce is set in the landscape of a dream, Paramount Theatre. Contact the Paramount
and is a rocking musical tribute to a brother Theatre at 507-434-0934 or visit
lost. Contact 507-433-0595 for ticket matchboxchildrenstheatre.org. Friday
information show 7 pm, Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm
JANuAry 18 februAry 5
Austin Audubon Society program in the Austin Packer Dance Team, Winter Dance
Ruby Rupner Auditorium at the Jay C. Hormel Show, open to the public, 11 am & 2 pm at
Nature Center, 7 pm. Contact the Nature Austin High School. Call 507-433-0966 for
Center at 507-437-7519 for details details
JANuAry 20 februAry 9-13
Friends of the Library Annual Meeting ~~ “See How They Run” will be performed at
featured speaker will be Cary Griffith, well- Riverland Community College’s Frank W.
known MN author & Book Award winner, Bridges Theatre at 7:30 pm/ 2pm on 2/13.
presentation will be at 6:30 pm. Event is open This is a special alumni event, and an excellent
to the public farce of the most involved variety! Contact
507-433-0595 for ticket information
JANuAry 22
“Cooking Tips & Trends” class at the Hormel februAry 11
Historic Home, co-sponsored by the HHH & Austin Big Band’s Valentine’s Day dance
Austin CVB. Local chefs are featured each at El Parral Ballroom.Call organizers at
session, recipes are shared and cooking 507-271-5745 for details
demonstrations are sampled, just like on the
Food Network! Show hours are 10 am-12 februAry 15
noon, vendor expo 9-10 am & 12 noon-1 pm. Austin Audubon Society program in the
Call the ACVB at 507-437-4563 for details Ruby Rupner Auditorium at the Jay C. Hormel
Nature Center, 7 pm. Contact the Nature
JANuAry 22-23 Center at 507-437-7519 for details
Northwestern Singers present their Annual
Winter Show, “Hey! I know that Song” at the februAry 27
Historic Paramount Theatre. Call the ,
Austin Symphony’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost” a
Paramount Theatre at 507-434-0934 for details collaboration with the Austin Art Center &
Jane Taylor Dancers. Will be performed in
JANuAry 30 Knowlton Auditorium at Austin High School at
Austin Wedding Showcase at the 2 pm. Contact Marge Dunlap at 507-433-5647
Hormel Historic Home, with Belles & or marged604@charter.net
Beaus and ViDeyo Arts, and sponsored by
"The Knot" from 12 noon-4 pm. Details at
www.hormelhistorichome.org, or call MARCh
507-433-4243
MArch 4
100 Club social fundraiser. The Austin
Chamber of Commerce will host this special
event to raise funds to support the July 4th
fireworks. Call COC at 507-437-4561
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MArch 4 AprIl 15-17
“If You Want to Dance…..Dance!” will be 4th Annual Minnesota Junior Spring Beef
performed at Riverland Community College’s Classic Show at the Mower County
Frank W. Bridges Theatre at 7:30 pm. For the Fairgrounds. Contact the organizer at:
5th year, Riverland is offering a night of dance jamie.may@ndsu.edu for details
this season that you won’t want to miss!
Contact 507-433-0595 for ticket information AprIl 16 & 17
Midwest Volleyball Classic, Austin will host
MArch 6 this youth tournament. Contact Helen Jahr
12th Annual Variety Show at Riverland for more information 507-279-1266 or
Community College. This scholarship hjahr@charter.net
fundraiser features music, skits, comedy and
student acts. For ticket information contact AprIl 17
507-433-0547 ,
Austin Symphony’s “London Dash” featuring
the winners of the 2nd Annual Young Artists
MArch 12 & 13 Competition. Will be performed in Knowlton
MN Sport Federation Youth Volleyball State Auditorium at Austin High School at 2 pm.
Tournament. Check www.msf1.org for more Contact Marge Dunlap at 507-433-5647 or
information. marged604@charter.net
MArch 12 - AprIl 23 AprIl 17
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit “New Sacred Choral Classics with the Riverland
Harmonies” at the Austin Public Library, College Choir, at First United Methodist
sponsored by the APL and Mower County Church, 2 pm at 204 1st Ave NW, Austin.
Historical Society. Please contact APL or Call 507-433-0547 for ticket information
MCHS at 507-437-6082 for details
AprIl 19
MArch 15 Austin Audubon Society program in the
Austin Audubon Society program in the Ruby Rupner Auditorium at the Jay C. Hormel
Ruby Rupner Auditorium at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, 7 pm. Contact the Nature
Nature Center, 7 pm. Contact the Nature Center at 507-437-7519 for details
Center at 507-437-7519 for details
AprIl 23
“Cooking Tips & Trends” class at the Hormel
APRIL Historic Home, co-sponsored by the HHH &
Austin CVB. Local chefs are featured each
AprIl 1-23 session, recipes are shared and cooking
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit “New demonstrations are sampled, just like on the
Harmonies” at the Austin Public Library, Food Network! Show hours are 10 am-12
sponsored by the APL and Mower County noon, vendor expo 9-10 am & 12 noon-1 pm.
Historical Society. Please contact APL or Call the ACVB at 507-437-4563 for details
MCHS at 507-437-6082 for details AprIl 28-30
AprIl 7-9 Spring Musical at Frank W. Bridges Theatre at
Austinaires Show at the Austin High School Riverland Community College (theatre &
auditorium, performances at 7 pm nightly. music department students). Performances at
Contact 507-433-0966 for details 7:30 pm. Call 507-433-0547 for details
AprIl 15-17
The 36th season of Matchbox Children’s
Theatre presents “Meet the Three Goats
.
Gruff” This show will be performed at the
Historic Paramount Theatre. Contact
the Theatre at 507-434-0934 or visit
matchboxchildrenstheatre.org. Friday
show 7 pm, Saturday & Sunday at 2 pm 7
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JuNe 12-16
MAy 3rd Annual Gifted and Talented Symposium
at Riverland Community College, sponsored
MAy 1, 5-7 by the Hormel Foundation, call ACVB at
Spring Musical at Frank W. Bridges Theatre at 507-437-4563 for details
Riverland Community College (theatre &
music department students). Performances at JuNe 18
2 pm on the 1st, 7:30 pm on the 5-7th. Call Summer Solstice Ecoblitz, a fun family day of
507-433-0547 for ticket information nature-related outdoor activities to celebrate
the Summer, hosted by Jay C. Hormel Nature
MAy 4 Center. Call the Nature Center at
Fine Arts Showcase, 7:00 pm from art, 507-437-7519 for pre-registration details
music & theatre classes presenting projects
& performances from the Spring 2011 JuNe 18-19
semester. Art Showcase opens at 7 pm at Austin All Stars/Fraternal Order of Eagles 14 &
Frank W. Bridges Theatre at Riverland under division Austin Youth Baseball tourney
Community College. FREE ADMISSION. at Riverland Community College baseball
Contact 507-433-0547 for details complex. Call 507-433-6715 for details
MAy 10 JuNe 24-26
Riverland Community College presents the Austin All Stars/Jaycees Youth International 12
Spring Concert at Frank W. Bridges Theatre at & under division Austin Youth Baseball,
7:30 pm. Contact 507-433-0547 for details Double A tourney Todd Park North complex
and Triple A tourney at North Todd diamonds
MAy 13 7 & 10. This is the Jaycees 33rd Youth
Austin High School’s Jazz Show, Austin High International. Call 507-433-6715 for details
School auditorium, performance open to the
public. Call 507-433-0966 for details JuNe 25
GAR Hall (Grand Army of the Republic) Open
MAy 13-14 House in Grand Meadow, 10 am – 2 pm.
Friends of the Austin Public Library Annual Call the MCHS at 507-437-6082 for details
Spring book sale, to be held at the Library. For
more details, contact the APL at 507-433-2391 JuNe 26
GAR Hall (Grand Army of the Republic) Open
MAy 21-22 House in Grand Meadow, 1 – 3 pm. Call the
Northwestern Singers present their Annual MCHS at 507-437-6082 for details
Spring Gospel Concert at St. Edward’s Church.
Call the church at 507-433-1841 for details
juLy
junE July 1-4
Austin’s Fourth of July “SPAM® TOWN USA
JuNe 3-5 Freedom Fest: will include music & games
8th Annual Flea Market held at the Mower at Bandshell Community Park, parade &
County Fairgrounds. Contact 507-433-3376 fireworks, too! Stay for all the fun with the
for details hog jog, bike race and fishing contest.
Contact the Austin Chamber of Commerce
JuNe 11-12
at 437-4561for details
Austin All Stars/Knights of Columbus 13
& under division Austin Youth Baseball July 10
tourney, Todd Park North diamonds 7 & 10. Mower County Historical Society’s Teddy
Call 507-433-6715 for details Bear Picnic from 1-3 pm, contact the MCHS
at 507-437-6082 for details
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July 19 AuGuST 26 - 27
25th Annual Ag Appreciation Summer Annual Big Island Barbeque State
Cookout. The Austin Chamber of Commerce Championship, Freeborn County Fairgrounds,
hosts this event to recognize the importance Albert Lea, MN. Free admission, door prizes,
of agriculture in our community. Call the stage entertainment, and the best barbeque
Austin Chamber at 507-437-4561 for details from the Midwest's best cooks! Over $13,000
in cash and prizes will be awarded. Contact
July 20 organizer at pvining@smig.net or
Austin Big Band’s Concert in the Park at Austin www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org for details
Band Shell/Community Park. Call organizers at
507-271-5745 for details
July 30 SEPTEMbER
“Cooking Tips & Trends” class at the Hormel
Historic Home, co-sponsored by the HHH & SepTeMber 11-14
Austin CVB. Local chefs are featured each 65th Annual National Barrow Show to be
session, recipes are shared and cooking held at the Mower County Fairgrounds.
demonstrations are sampled, just like on the Call 507-433-1868 for details
Food Network! Show hours are 10 am-12
noon, vendor expo 9-10 am & 12 noon-1 pm. SepTeMber 24
Call the ACVB at 507-437-4563 for details Fall Harvest Celebration at the Mower County
Historical Society. Hours are 11 am-3 pm. Call
July 30 - AuGuST 6 the MCHS at 507-437-6082 for details
Global Volunteers 10th Annual Language
Camp will be held at Riverland Community
College in Austin. Global Volunteers Language oCTobER
Camp is known around the world, and they
come to assist children in grades 2-6 with their ocTober 1-2
English skills. Parenting Resource Center, The Annual Big Island Rendezvous and Festival,
Hormel Foundation, RCC and others sponsor Albert Lea, MN. Don't miss this, the Midwest's
the camp. Call the PRC at 507-437-8330 for largest historical re-enactment of Early
details America! There will be over 1,000 participants,
ethnic food, 300 tipis, lodges and shelters,
continuous stage entertainment, shopping
AuGuST & crafts and free shuttle from the fairgrounds.
This festival was voted one of the 100 top
AuGuST 9–14 festivals in the nation by the American Bus
127th Annual Mower County Fair. All Mower Association for 2011!" Contact Perry Vining
County Historical Society buildings will be at pvining@smig.net or
open for free tours at 1 p.m. daily during fair www bigislandfestivalandbbq.org for details
week. Contact the fair office, 507-433-1868 for
details. All Mower County Historical Society ocTober 29
buildings will be open and free for tours at 1 “Cooking Tips & Trends” class at the Hormel
pm daily during fair week. Visit the website Historic Home, co-sponsored by the HHH &
www.mowercountyfair.com for details Austin CVB. Local chefs are featured each
session, recipes are shared and cooking
demonstrations are sampled, just like on the
Food Network! Show hours are 10 am-12
noon, vendor expo 9-10 am & 12 noon-1 pm.
Call the ACVB at 507-437-4563 for details
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deceMber 9-10
novEMbER “Christmas in the County”at the Mower
County Historical Society. December 9th from
NoveMber - Tbd 4-6 pm is the pre-sale bake sale at MCHS at
The Hormel Historic Home’s 24th Annual the Mower County Fairgrounds. December
Christmas Open House at 208 4th Ave, NW. 10th includes holiday crafts, lighting display,
Visit www.hormelhistorichome.org for details Santa and more! Call 507-437-6082 for details
or call 507-433-4243. Open House hours are deceMber 30
11 am-3pm daily Austin Big Band – New Year’s Eve dance
NoveMber 5 at El Parral Ballroom. Call organizers at
Benefit concert for youth music program, to 507-271-5745 for details
be held at St. Olaf Lutheran Church – call the
church at 507-433-8857 for details
pleASe checK our WebSITe for
NoveMber 23
cAleNdAr of eveNTS AS NeW feSTIvAlS
Austin Big Band – Annual Thanksgiving
Eve Dance at the American Legion in Austin. MAy be Added ThrouGhouT The yeAr.
Call organizers at 507-271-5745 for details www.austincvb.com
NoveMber 25 DISCLAIMER: These events and dates are subject to
change. The list was complete at press time, courtesy
“Christmas in the City” official kickoff in of the information supplied to the Austin CVB by the
downtown Austin. Contact the Austin organizations listed. It is always best to contact them
Chamber at 507-437-4561 for details prior to an event, to ensure that it is still scheduled
and that the location remains the same as given.
NoveMber 29
“Christmas in the Northwest” activities set at
various merchant locations throughout NW
Austin. Contact the Contact the Austin
Chamber at 507-437-4561 for details
DECEMbER
deceMber 1
“Christmas in the Southwest” activities set at
various merchant locations throughout SW
Austin. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at
507-437-4561 for details
deceMber 3
Austin's 2nd Annual Merry TubaChristmas!
This free community Christmas concert will
be held at the Oak Park Mall at 1 pm in Center
Court. Players of the tuba, sousaphone,
baritone and euphonium are encouraged
to join the fun! TubaChristmas, held around
the world for37 years, was founded by the
Harvey G. Phillips Foundation. Call the
Austin CVB at 507-437-4563 for details or
www.tubachristmas.com
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reSTAurANTS fAST food
Applebee’s 507-433-4240 A&W 507-433-1321
b & J bar & Grill 507-433-9830 Arby’s 507-433-2722
china Star 507-355-5888 burger King 507-433-1505
coffee house on Main 507-433-1200 culver’s 507-434-0100
el Mariachi Mexican restaurant 507-434-5975 dairy Queen 507-433-1369
el patron 507-355-2045 donut connection 507-433-1115
Grinders deli 507-433-6808 & Kaleidoscoops
Jerry’s other place 507-433-2331 Kfc and long John Silvers 507-433-8286
Johnny’s Main event 507-433-8875 Mcdonalds (on oakland) 507-433-6030
Kenny’s oak Grill 507-437-4135 Mcdonalds (on 4th St NW) 507-434-7810
King buffet 507-434-7602 Subway (in Wal-Mart) 507-434-8159
oriental express 507-396-2699 Subway (oakland Ave.) 507-433-8575
perkins 507-433-6720 Subway (4th St. NW) 507-433-1633
piggy blue’s bar-b-Que 507-434-8485 Taco Johns 507-433-3870
Savory Skillet 507-433-1909 Quizno’s Subs 507-433-3176
Sterling cafe 507-433-6000 Wendy’s 507-434-4183
The brick house 507-433-1939
The old Mill
The point Ice cream Shop
507-437-2076
507-433-1321
pizzA
The Tendermaid 507-437-7907 domino’s pizza 507-437-3030
Tolly’s Time out 507-437-6078 George’s pizza 507-437-6677
Torge’s live, Sports pub & Grill 507-433-1000 Godfather’s pizza 507-437-8269
Watts cookin’ and catering 507-433-2633 papa Murphy’s 507-433-3333
Windrift restaurant and lounge 507-437-7132 pizza hut 507-437-6650
Steve’s pizza 507-437-3249
Torge’s live Sports pub & Grill 507-433-1000
SPAM® FAMILy oF PRoDuCTS DInInG LoCATIonS
culver’S STeve’S pIzzA
1800 8th St. NW • 434-0100 421 Main St. N • 437-3249
Jerry’S oTher plAce The old MIll
1207 Main St. N • 433-2331 54446 244th St. • 437-2076
JohNNy’S MAIN eveNT Tolly’S TIMe ouT
1130 Main St. • 433-8875 100 14th St. SW • 437-6078
KeNNy’S oAK GrIll WATTS cooKIN’
307 Oakland Ave. W • 437-4135 1509 10th Pl. NE • 433-2633
SAvory SKIlleT
107-11th Ave. NE • 433-1909
These restaurants proudly serve SpAM® and hormel® foods
products. If we missed your organization, please let us know
so we can make sure to include it next year. call 437-4563
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AuSTIN bruINS chATeAu rAceWAy
501 2nd Ave. Ne • 507-434-4978 54219 266th St., lansing, 55950
www.austinbruins.com 507-433-4578
Austin's own Junior League Hockey team is www.chateauraceway.net
in its Inaugural 2010-2011 Season! Home Dirt oval track, 3/8 mile long. Races every
games are played at the Riverside Arena, Friday night during the summer, beginning
with 27 home games scheduled this season. at 7:30 p.m.
The Bruins mission is to provide players (16-
deer creeK SpeedWAy
20 yrs. old) the opportunity to get exposure
25262 u.S. 63, Spring valley, 55936
to college and NHL recruiters as they play
507-346-2342
their hearts out every night; to be an integral
www.deercreekspeedway.com
part of a growing community by giving back
3/8-mile dirt oval track with high banks,
and by being active in the area; and
located on 70 acres. Races at 6 p.m. every
providing the best, most exciting
Saturday in the summer.
entertainment in the Austin community.
"Our team, our town, our time!" dISc Golf AT drIeSNer pArK SouTh
Visit the official website at 8th St. Se
www.AustinBruins.com for game schedule. Rigorous nine-chain basket course. Course
maps are available at Austin Park and
AuSTIN MuNIcIpAl SWIMMING pool
Recreation at 121 4th Ave. NE. No fees.
North Main St.
507-433-1881 dISc Golf AT Todd pArK
www.ci.austin.mn.us 11th St. Ne
This outdoor, Olympic-size pool features a 27 chain-basket course located throughout
104-foot waterslide with “S” curve, a wading the wooded and rolling terrain of the park.
pool and brand new Splash Pad that will Course maps are available at Austin Park and
open in the spring of 2011. Many levels of Recreation. No fees. Free score cards are
swimming lessons are available, including available at BP Amoco near Watt’s Cooking.
adaptive aquatics instruction. There are
specific times for adult and teenage
swimming as well as late night swimming.
Seasonal memberships are available.
Contact Austin Park & Rec for membership
information and pool hours, 507-433-1881.
AuSTIN SKATe pArK
hormel century parkway
In-line skaters and skate boarders can enjoy
a free outdoor Tier 1 park.
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eAST SIde lAKe
8th Ave. & oakland place Ne
Located along Oakland Place East, the
man-made lake features a public boat launch,
playground equipment, shelters
Golf
and a picnic gazebo.
echo lANeS
1600 10th dr. Se • 507-437-8241
www.echolanesbowling.com
36-lane bowling alley features daily special
events, including moonlight, casino and rock Austin country club
& roll bowling. Game room and food service I-90 at 1202-28th St. NE • 507-437-7631
available. 18 holes/driving range
lAKe louISe STATe pArK
12385 766th Ave. • Mower couty rd. 14 cedar river country club
leroy, MN 55951 • 507-324-5249 18 miles SE of Austin, Hwy. 56
www.dnr.state.mn.us Adams, MN 55909 • 507-582-3595
1,168-acre park contains two spring-fed 18 holes/driving range
streams forming the headwaters of the Upper
Iowa River. 11.6 miles of hiking trails, 9.7 miles Meadow Greens
of horse trails, one mile interpretive trail, 9.3 25238 540th Ave. • 507-433-4878
miles of snowmobile trails and 3.2 miles of Austin, MN • 18 holes/driving range
cross country ski trails. Now has 10 miles of
new bike trails. Also wildflowers, picnic river oaks Golf course
shelters, recreation vehicle dumping station, 54384 244th St. • 507-433-9098
horse campground, regular campground, Austin, MN • 18 holes/driving range
sandy swimming beach and carry-in boat or
canoe access. The park is noted as being the oaks Golf course
oldest recreational site in Minnesota. 73671 - 170th Avenue
MoWer couNTy youTh Austin, MN 55912 • 507-477-3233
AcTIvITy ceNTer (yAc) 18 holes/driving range
Riverside Arena
501 2nd Ave. Ne • 507-433-1881
Youth ages 11-18 can enjoy pool, foosball,
table tennis, basketball, chess, board games,
Internet access, electronic dart boards, large-
screen televisions, and DDR dance machine.
Closed during the summer.
pAcKer AreNA
601 Ne 7th St. • 507-433-1881
www.ci.austin.mn.us
Opened in the fall of 2002, this 17,000 square
feet arena features new sound systems and
many other amenities. It is a multi-purpose
arena and available for a wide variety of
events. Ice is available November to February.
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pedeSTrIAN ANd bIKe TrAIlS SpAM® ToWN belle
Extensive pedestrian/bike trail system east Side lake • 507-433-1881
includes 9.8 miles of hard-surfaced path that Imagine days gone by as you cruise East Side
will connect you to many locations in the Lake on this unique paddleboat. Create
City. The Shooting Star Wildflower Trail will memories with family and friends on this
run between Ostrander, LeRoy, Taopi, Adams boat that is an unforgettable conversation
and Rose Creek, eventually connecting in piece. Eighteen passengers can share the fun
Austin. The Blazing Star trail will someday on every cruise from June – September,
connect Albert Lea, Hayward and then Austin. weather permitting. Plan an outing soon with
Stop by the Austin CVB for trail maps and your club, youth or tour group.
information. Todd pArK
rIverlANd coMMuNITy 11th St. Ne • 507-433-1881
colleGe coMplex Two complexes featuring nine lit softball
1900 8th Ave. NW • 507-433-1881 diamonds, concessions and one unlit
Four full-size baseball diamonds, concessions, baseball diamond. Park also includes
restrooms available. playground, sand volleyball courts, 27-hole
rIverSIde AreNA disc golf course and five open pavilions. Also
501 2nd Ave. Ne • 507-433-1881 has six regulation-size soccer fields.
www.ci.austin.mn.us WeScoTT fIeld
This multi-purpose air-conditioned building 1300 W. oakland Ave. • 507-433-0408
features a 22,000 square foot sheet of ice Community Athletic Facility includes a nine-
from September to April. Additional uses for lane Mondo track, three soccer/football fields,
the arena include banquets, concerts and and six tennis courts.
wedding receptions, and trade shows.
yMcA
SNoWMobIle TrAIlS 704 1st Dr. NW • 507-433-1804
Mower County has approximately 200 miles www.ymca-austin.org
of state grant-in-aid snowmobile trails that ymca@ymca-austin.org
are groomed regularly. These trails connect Recently remodeled facility includes two
with more than 800 miles of trails in indoor tennis courts, two gyms, six-lane
Southern Minnesota. Contact Steve Clark of indoor swimming pool, fitness room, 1/10
Spamtown Sno-Drifters at 507-433-1982 mile indoor track, three racquetball/handball
for trail maps. courts and wally ball courts. State-of-the-art
wellness center. Licensed pre-school and
school-age child care is available. Aerobics
room with extensive list of group exercise
classes.
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GerArd MANSIoN GreIbroK’S MINI hISTory
1101 28th St. Ne • 507-433-1843 fArM & couNTy fAIr
This beautiful, 97 room chateau was once 16821 890th Ave • 507-433-4880
owned by Jay Catherwood Hormel and 5 miles south of Oakland Cty Rd 34
Germaine DuBois Hormel. Construction of Greibrok’s is an extensive collection of more
the French-style family home began in 1925 than 700 model tractors, trucks, cars, farm
and several additions were made in the 30’s machinery, steam engines, airplanes and
and 40’s. An updated building on the other toys assembled in various theme areas
grounds today is called the “New Dominion throughout the unique 40-room farmhouse,
Academy,” an accredited school right on the owned by Dorothy Greibrok.
Gerard campus. It offers services to
adolescents ages 10 to 18. Prior to the horMel hISTorIc hoMe
mansion being a school/treatment center, it 208 4th Ave. NW • 507-433-4243
was for some years an elegant hotel, the The Hormel Historic Home is a can't miss
Kingswood Hotel, and served the finest destination for both visitors and locals. A tour
French cuisine. It was later King's House, a will open a window into the life of the
retreat for Catholic laymen during the 1960's. George A. Hormel family. This 1871 home is
where Hormel lived with his wife and son
MINNe-Soy-TA NIce when he founded Hormel Foods, Inc. Now
formerly eclectic candles restored to early 1900s decor (including
120 e. Main Glenville, 56036 • 507-448-2753 Tiffany light fixtures and Greek marble
Looking for something new for your group fireplace), the 14-room home is open for self-
tours? Minne-Soy-Ta Nice Candles near guided tours. Groups of 10 or more can book
Austin invites groups or individuals into their a guided tour through the CVB.
soap and candle-making factory and outlet
store. When you visit, you will learn how to The new banquet hall, seating 200, opened in
make all-natural soy wax candles, and make 2009. With Austin's best ambiance as well as
your own bar of natural glycerin soap. While modern audio-visual capabilities, the new
waiting for your soap and candle to cool, you space is available to rent for events such as
can enjoy a tour, too! conferences, business meetings, family
gatherings, graduation parties, weddings and
fArMer JohN’S showers. Call Laura Helle at the HHH office,
90537 273rd St. • 507-437-9180 507-433-4243 for rates and more information.
Strawberry picking in June, tomatoes M-F hours 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. year round.
in August and September, and a variety
of vegetables are available for picking cAll The
throughout the summer. Many sizes and
varieties are available. Free horse-drawn
AuSTIN cvb
carriage rides on Sundays. The pumpkin AT 507-437-4563
patch opens Sept. 23 and is open from To ArrANGe
noon until dusk.
TourS.
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MoWer couNTy
hISTorIcAl SocIeTy
1303 6th Ave. SW
507-437-6082
mchs@smig.net
www.mowercountyhistory.org
The Mower County Historical Society was formed
following the 1947 Mower County Fair, has grown
to a total of 16 buildings and 11 outdoor themed
exhibits.
Kehret’s Wayside Chapel is a small chapel where
people were actually married. The M-4 Sherman
Tank was built during World War II. Other outdoor
exhibits include a granite fountain, windmill from
Udolpho Township, St. Augustine’s church bell, and
a model of the Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church.
Tour the Rahilly Building to see horse drawn
buggies and carriages. Dance your way into the historic
original Fair Building for an exhibit called “Let’s
Dance” featuring the stories of the big band era. paramount Theatre
Learn about Native Americans in the Herald J. www.paramounttheatre.org
Williams Indian Building. Other buildings include
the Fireman’s Museum, Excelsior School,
paramount2@smig.net
Communications Building, Hormel Building, The Historic Paramount Theatre, listed on the
Headquarters Building, Ag Building, and much National Register of Historic Places, originally
more. A special feature of the historical society are opened September 14, 1929 and was designed
the exhibits dedicated to the Milwaukee Road for stage theatre and first run movies. It is one
Railroad, including a Depot Museum, 1004 steam of just a few Atmospheric Theatres remaining
engine, and three train cars. in Minnesota. Austin's Paramount Theatre was
designed to represent being in the courtyard
The historical society is open 10 AM – 4 PM, of a quaint Spanish village with twinkling stars
Tuesday through Friday. The research library is and rolling clouds overhead.
open year round in the Administration Building.
Tours are available May through September. To Austin Area Commission for the Arts (AACA)
schedule a large group or after-hour tour, please purchased the vacant theatre, and started
call the historical society. a restoration project in 1990 to return the
Paramount to its original 1929 grandeur. With
a capacity of 622 people, today the Paramount
serves as home to Matchbox Children's Theatre
and Northwestern Singers in addition to a full
season of performing artists and many other
events. It is also a popular choice for business
meetings and weddings. Check out the Para-
mount website for a virtual tour, history, event
schedule and more.
Online ticketing is now available at
www.paramounttheatre.org.
125 4th Ave. NE • 507-434-0934
call the Austin cvb at
16 507-437-4563 to arrange tours
800-444-5713 attractions
The horMel INSTITuTe The NATIvITy houSe
801 16th Ave. Ne • 507-433-8804 606 oakland pl Ne • 507-433-2643
The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota A local family displays over 800 complete
was established in 1942 by Jay C. Hormel nativity scenes during the holiday season. Visit
(Hormel Foods Corporation) in a philanthropic this one-of-a-kind home and hear from the
gesture to help the health of the world home owners how they have lovingly
through medical research. Today, The Hormel collected creches from 42 countries. Seasonal
Institute is a world leader in cancer research tours by pre-arrangement through the Austin
prevention through the study of food agents CVB only.
and cell functions. Through its collaborations
with Mayo Clinic and IBM, The Hormel pAJolo AlpAcA fArM
Institute is poised for even greater 51057 155th St. • 507-437-1561
achievements in the areas of translational pajolo_alpacas@excite.com
research and research technology. Imagine gentle animals with large brown eyes,
soft muzzles and luxurious fiber at the highest
JAy c. horMel NATure ceNTer peaks of Chile, Peru and Bolivia. Nestled high
1304 21st St. Ne • 507-437-7519 in the Andes, these docile, graceful, soothing
jchnatur@smig.net and almost mythical creatures produce a
www.hormelnaturecenter.org dense yet extremely fine, high-quality fiber
Enjoy wildlife at this 507 acre Center that to be transformed into superb apparel. All
features hardwoods, restored prairie, ponds, sweaters, hats, scarves and socks are hand
pine forests and Dobbins Creek. Ten miles knitted. Teddy bears and jackets are also
of hiking and cross-country ski trails, as available for sale.
well as a one-third mile paved trail that is
handicapped-accessible. There's a three-story Teddy bear home
observation tower and canoe rentals available 57489 220th Ave. Austin, MN
for on site use. During winter months, trails 507-433-3341
are groomed and tracked for cross-country Tour the home of Chuck & Sue Lennberg and
skiers; ski rentals are available. see their collection of hundreds of teddy
bears. The Lennberg’s collection features
The Nature Center's interpretive building teddy bear’s of every size and shape arranged
enables visitors to feel the textures of furs, in charming vignettes. Contact the Austin CVB
antlers, bones and fungi. Hands-on interactive
to schedule your tour of this fun and unique
quiz boards encourage individuals to test
their skills identifying skulls, flowers, animal home.
tracks and birds. Living displays include
snakes, and salamanders. The Ruby Rupner cAll The AuSTIN cvb
Auditorium is available for rental by pre- AT 507-437-4563
arrangement. To ArrANGe TourS.
The Naturalist staff gives programs that
include wild flower hikes, cider pressing,
maple syruping, astronomy, hawk and owl
talks, bird banding, and much more!
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Red Hat Society
Everything is more fun with a red hat!
hormel historic home The hormel Institute
Tour the home of George A. & Lillian The Hormel Institute, established in
Hormel. Start your day off right with a 1942 by Jay C. Hormel, is a research unit
hot cup of coffee and a scrumptious of the University of Minnesota and
pastry. After your refreshments you will collaborative research partner with
be given a guided tour of this elegant Mayo Clinic. The Hormel Institute
1871 mansion. conducts research and provides
education in the biological sciences
Gerard Mansion with applications in medicine and
Experience the home of Jay C. Hormel, agriculture. Enjoy a guided tour of one
the only son of George & Lillian. See the of the leading cancer research facilities
97 room French style chateau home in the country.
which now serves a very unique
purpose – specializing in the treatment Shopping
of boys & girls with behavioral and The Sterling Shopping Center, one of
emotional disorders. the first strip malls in Minnesota, is now
home to Sterling Main Street, a unique
lunch at the old Mill store filled with home décor and gifts.
Restaurant
The Old Mill Restaurant is one of This itinerary is just a sample of what you
Austin’s finest restaurants known for its will find in Austin, Minnesota. Let us
customize an itinerary for you. Contact the
scenic overlook, relaxing ambiance, Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau to
friendly staff and rich history. The book this tour or for more information.
structure was originally built in the late We look forward to your visit!
1850’s. You will enjoy a delicious meal
Austin convention & visitors bureau
on the Cedar River overlooking the
507-437-4563 • 1-800-444-5713
Ramsey Dam. visitor@austinmn.com
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Austin for the Holidays
Ring in the Holiday Season with a day in Austin, Minnesota
Gerard Nativity home
Mansion Tour the home of Bill and Helen
You will enjoy Holder and see their collection of
holiday décor 800 crèches from around the world.
as you tour deck the halls
this 97 room Create a piece of seasonal décor to
French style deck your home for the holidays
chateau that with the floral designers of the
was built by Hardy Geranium.
Jay C.
Hormel, the SpAM® Museum
son of A visit to Austin would not be
George & complete without visiting the
Lillian world-famous SPAM® Museum.
Hormel. The Museum is decorated for the
holiday season with several trees
that you will enjoy as you explore
the history of the Hormel family,
hormel historic home Hormel Foods Corporation and
Tour the home of George & Lillian. SPAM®.
Enjoy a special Christmas treat and
coffee before you tour this beautiful
home restored to its early 1900's
grandeur. If you would like an
added dose of holiday spirit
schedule your visit during the
Hormel Home’s Christmas Open
House in November (contact the This itinerary is just a sample of what you
will find in Austin, Minnesota. Let us
Austin CVB for dates.) customize an itinerary for you. Contact the
Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau to
lunch book this tour or for more information.
You will enjoy a scrumptious lunch We look forward to your visit!
at one of Austin’s local, family
Austin convention & visitors bureau
owned restaurants. The Austin CVB 507-437-4563 • 1-800-444-5713
will help you find the right dining visitor@austinmn.com
choice for you and your group.
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SPAM ®
MUSEUM
T he SPAM® Museum
celebrates its tenth year of
sharing the wonderful Hormel
Foods story with visitors to
SPAM® Town USA.
The SPAM® Museum features
audios, videos and displays
depicting the rich 120 year
history of the Hormel
Foods Corporation. The
self-guided museum tour
takes visitors through a
myriad of exhibits and
eras in an interactive,
educational and fun way
of sharing our story.
The museum complex
houses the SPAM®
Shop where you will
find more than 400 SPAM® and
Hormel Foods logo items. We truly have
something for every SPAM® fan!
Hours are 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon to
5:00 p.m. Sunday. The museum is closed New Year's Day, Easter,
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day. To arrange
a reservation (for groups of 10 or more,) please contact the Austin
Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-444-5713.
AdMISSIoN To The
MuSeuM IS free!
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Mower County
HistoriCal soCiety
1303 6th Ave. SW • 507-437-6082 • mchs@smig.net • www.mowercountyhistory.org
The Mower County Historical Society was formed trip to St. Paul by stagecoach
The flag was
following the 1947 Mower County Fair, has grown to purchase the material. carried in many
to a total of 16 buildings and 11 outdoor themed After purchasing the silk, they engagements,
exhibits. found a woman who made including
flags and hired her for the Sherman’s March
Kehret’s Wayside Chapel is a small chapel where
work. The flag cost $16.98. to the Sea:
people were actually married. The M-4 Sherman
Tank was built during World War II. Other outdoor The women presented the 1862:
Seige of corinth, MS
exhibits include a granite fountain, windmill from flag to the troops at Fort battle of Iuka, MS
Udolpho Township, St. Augustine’s church bell, and Snelling, receiving a round of battle of corinth, MS
a model of the Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church. cheers from the soldiers 1863:
along with “the burning of port Gibson, MS
Tour the Rahilly Building to see horse drawn
the usual amount of powder.” forty hills, MS
buggies and carriages. Dance your way into the Raymond, MS
original Fair Building for an exhibit called “Let’s The flag came home to Jackson, MS
Dance” featuring the stories of the big band era. Mower County at the end of
Learn about Native Americans in the Herald J. the war and was presented champion hills, MS
vicksburg, MS
Williams Indian Building. Other buildings include to George Baird, the Mission ridge, TN
the Fireman’s Museum, Excelsior School, Company’s commanding
1864:
Communications Building, Hormel Building, officer. It was revered by Altoona, GA
Headquarters Building, Ag Building, and much members of the GAR and Savannah, GA
more. Special features of the historical society are used at many Civil War 1865:
the exhibits dedicated to the Milwaukee Road veterans funerals. columbia, Sc
Railroad, including a Depot Museum, 1004 steam After 70 years in the Baird
bentonville, Nc
engine, and three train cars. raleigh, Nc
family home, the children of
The historical society is open 10 AM – 4 PM, Mr. Baird framed the flag and
Tuesday through Friday. The research library is donated it to the Carnegie Library, and later,
open year round in the Administration Building. donated to the Mower County Historical Society.
Tours are available May through September. To In 2007, the Mower County Historical Society began
schedule a large group or after-hour tour, please raising funds to preserve the flag in its entirety
call the historical society. before further deterioration took place. Following a
yearlong fundraising campaign, the flag was sent to
Mower county’s civil War flag a preservation company in West Virginia. Mower
In November 1861, Mower County residents County once again welcomed its beloved flag
answered President Lincoln’s call for volunteers, home at the 125th Mower County Fair during a
forming the “Mower County Guards” who later
, welcome home and rededication ceremony.
became Company K of the 4th Minnesota Infantry.
About 50 Mower County citizens gave money for
the flag to be made. Their names are visible in the
lower left hand corner on the back of the flag. Mrs.
B.F. Lindsey and Mrs. J.L. Clark made the two-day
The flag is on permanent display in the
Administration building at the Mower
county historical Society as part of a
civil War display. viewing hours are
year round from 10 AM – 4 pM, Tuesday
through friday. To learn more about
the flag, call (507) 437-6082.
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Arthur Winfield Wright house the entrance was donated by the Ladies Floral Club,
300 4th Ave. NW which established the city’s first library in 1869.
Constructed prior to 1874, this two-story house is A meeting room for 100 people and a smaller
listed on the National Register of Historic Places. meeting room can be reserved.
Mower County’s earliest example of Italianate style, Austin Symphony Orchestra
the structure is characterized by a low-pitched roof, www.austinmnsymphony.org
extended eaves supported by decorative brackets, austinmnsymphony@gmail.com
and tall, narrow windows set in rounded arches. Thoughts & dreams of a symphony orchestra
Austin Area Art center began in Austin in 1946. With the symphony
oak park Mall • 1301 18th Avenue NW being incorporated in 1957, Austin remains the
507-433-8451 • aaacoil@smig.net smallest city in the country with its own symphony
View a gallery which features rotating exhibits of orchestra! Now in its' 53rd year, the 2011 season
artwork by local area artists including paintings, will include such favorites as "Love's Labour's Lost"
sculptures, cards, jewelry and fabrics. All items are in February and "London Dash" in April. Regular
for sale providing unique gifts for discriminating concerts are held in the Knowlton Auditorium of
tastes. The AAAC provides learning experiences for the Austin High School, 301 3rd St NW on Sunday
the whole family including workshops for children afternoons at 2 pm. Contact Marge Dunlap,
and adults throughout the year. Hours: Wed. Symphony manager, at marged604@charter.net
through Sun. Noon-4:00 p.m. for details, or 507-433-5647.
Austin convention and visitors bureau cedar river horse logging
www.austincvb.com & Wood products farm
visitor@austinmn.com 51127 130th St., lyle, 55953 • 507-325-4197
Here is the one-place-for-all Austin community and tcarroll@smig.net
area events! Look at our website to see all the Owner Tim Carroll, known as “The Horse Whisperer”
exciting upcoming events listed by day, week and provides an interesting tour of his horse
months. Also, if you have events you would like logging and training operation. See the saw mill
listed here call the CVB at 507-437-4563 to be operation, too. Log on to our website at
added. www.cedarriverhorselogging.com.
Austin high School Museum Austin Area farmer’s Market
301 3rd St. NW • 507-433-0433 www.austinAfM.com
View a collection of memorabilia that highlights http://austinafm.org
significant events, or programs about Austin High Dozens of local growers bring their goods to
School’s history. market in Austin from May through October! The
locations vary ~~ Mondays and Saturdays at the
Austin public library
Mall (Oak Park Mall) and Thursdays downtown.
323 4th Ave. Ne • 507-433-2391
Nothing can beat the taste of fresh, locally grown
aplres@selco.lib.mn.us
farm produce, or compare to the beautiful fresh
The spectacular Austin Public Library, totaling
flowers available! Many artisans also display their
26,800 square feet, opened in 1996. Overlooking
handiwork at the markets; vendors sell such things
the historic Mill Pond and adjacent to Horace
as handmade jewelry, beauty items, fresh breads
Austin Park, the library features more than 90,000
and baked goods, locally grown buffalo, fresh
volumes and a wide variety of newspapers and
veggies, and seasonal items like pumpkins and
magazines. Glass-lined reading “porches” on two
Indian corn in the Fall. Mon. & Thurs. are 4:00-6:00
sides of the structure offer a comfortable and
p.m. and 9-11:00 am Saturday.
appealing area to relax and read. A beautifully
etched granite emblem placed on the floor near
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freund house and Store The GAR Hall is truly a national treasure to honor
county rd. 5, Johnsburg • 507-582-3508 those who have fought in the past and continue to
Built in 1895 by Peter Freund and his wife, the house fight for our nation’s freedom.
and store are the oldest commercial establishment To arrange a tour of the GAR Hall, please contact the
in this German Catholic community. The store closed Mower County Historical Society at (507) 437-6082.
in 1967.
hormel family burial Site
frank W. bridges Theatre oakwood cemetery • 1800 4th St. NW
1900-8th Ave. NW • 507-433-0600 George A. Hormel, who in 1891 founded Geo. A.
www.riverland.edu/theatre Hormel & Co. (now Hormel Foods Corporation), died
The theater is located on the Austin Riverland June 5, 1946, at his home in Bel Air, California, after
Community College campus, in the East Building at suffering a stroke two days earlier. He was 85 years
1900 8th Ave NW. This beautiful, modern and old. He is buried beside his wife, Lillian, who passed
comfortable theater seats 330 people, with prime away a few months earlier on March 23 at the age of
views from every row. Includes an updated sound 78. They had been married 54 years. Both of their
system and is handicapped accessible. The theatre funerals were held at the Hormel Historic Home.
box office is right next to the lobby area. General
performance times are 2:00 PM on Sundays and 7:30 Jay C. Hormel, son of George and Lillian, and the
PM for evening performances. Call 507-433-0595 for second president of Geo. A. Hormel & Co., is also
show information. buried in Oakwood Cemetery. He died August 30,
1954, at the age of 61 years, after a series of heart-
The Grand Meadow GAr hall related illnesses. Jay was the mastermind of SPAM®
South Main Street, Grand Meadow luncheon meat.
507-437-6082
www.mowercountyhistory.org leroy public library
The Grand Army of the Republic Booth Post #130 605 broadway St. N., 55951 • 507-324-5641
was formed by sixteen Union Army Veterans of the Constructed in 1915, this is the only example of the
Civil War. The GAR Hall was constructed in 1891 to small-town, Carnegie-type Classical Revival-style
be used as a meeting hall for the fraternal library building left intact in Mower County. Andrew
organization and the Woman’s Relief Corps, who Carnegie’s fortune was estimated at a half-billion
later held the deed when the veterans’ numbers dollars when he sold his steel plants in 1901. He
dwindled. devoted himself to philanthropy, giving away most
of his wealth to support public libraries and
The GAR Hall was opened up after a long sleep by education.
the Grand Meadow Girl Scout troop who became
curious about the building and its use. With the Mower county veterans Memorial
assistance of the Mower County Historical Society, Mower county courthouse lawn
the scouts set to work taking an inventory of the 201 Main St. N
building’s contents and prepared it for the public. Located in the northwest corner of the Mower
Eagle Scouts have also given their devoted attention County Courthouse lawn, this memorial honors
to the hall by painting and making repairs to the armed forces veterans who gave their lives so others
building. could live in freedom. The memorial was dedicated
on Veteran’s Day, 1992.
The Hall houses Civil War memorabilia from the
Booth Post #130 banner to portraits of soldiers, prairie School banks
paintings done by the daughter of GAR member C.F. Grand Meadow, leroy, Adams
Greening, and other Grand Meadow area artifacts. Constructed between 1910 and 1924, these
Placed on the National Registry of Historic Places structures were influenced by the Prairie School of
on June 13, 1986, the GAR Hall is one of the last two architecture, displaying a number of distinctive
remaining halls in Minnesota. styles and interpretations.
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First American State Bank of Grand Meadow - Built in The Grand Meadow chert Mine
the early 1900s, this bank was constructed in the The Grand Meadow Chert Mine is located northwest
characteristic style of the Prairie School and remains of Grand Meadow, where 15 acres of cultivated
much as it did when built. land surrounds the wooded lot that has stood
undisturbed for 100 to 150 years with open pits
First Bank of LeRoy - Built in 1914, this is a strong but
dotting the wooded area. It is only a small portion of
small example of a Prairie School bank. Call 507-
what used to be over 100 acres of land used to mine
324-5260 for details.
chert. The Grand Meadow Chert Mine is owned by
First National Bank of Adams -The First National Bank the Archaeological Conservancy.
of Adams was in business from 1917-1924. It was the
Maynard Green, long-time resident of Grand
last of four small banks designed by Purcell and
Meadow, recognized something special about
Elmslie. Call 507-582-3639 for details.
the Chert Mine and convinced archaeologists and
rydjor bike Shop and Museum curators to take a look. The Chert Mine represents
219 Main St. N. • 507-433-7571 a time before modern man, dating as far back as
View the history of bicycles displayed on the 16-foot 9,000 years B.C. to 300 A.D., where prehistoric people
walls inside the shop. The original tin ceilings and mined for the stone using the knowledge of their
maple floors make for a great setting to find the time, their hands and primitive tools, gaining new
bicycle of your childhood, or to go back in time to techniques through the years to make arrowheads,
the turn of the century when bicycles were big points, spears and scrapers.
business and at the forefront of technology. Each of
In the latter years, Native Americans would gather
the 84 bicycles has its own story, beginning in 1868
in the area, camping while they dug by hand or
with the “Boneshaker.” View the evolution of
with stone and wooden tools they had made. After
bicycles up to the most current cutting-edge styles.
gathering the stone, they would chip and flake the
Sola fide observatory stone to make their points at the Chert Mine or they
1.5 miles south of Austin would shape them into a more manageable size
507-437-7519, 507-433-1903, Keith Snyder and go home to finish their tool or weapon. The
imstar@smig.net technique is called knapping.
www.spamtownusa.com/imstar
To arrange a tour of the Chert Mine, please
The observatory, located on three acres of land, was
contact the Mower County Historical Society at
donated to Austin by a local doctor in 1991. Inside
(507) 437-6082.
the 12-foot ash dome is a 10-inch refractor telescope
with a five-inch refractor mounted on the top. The
facility is open to the public when volunteers are
available to show visitors constellations and other
celestial bodies.
Each July, the observatory is the site of the annual
“Star Party,” when astronomers from throughout the
United States spend a weekend examining
the stars. Schedule at www.ci.austin.mn.us,
www.spamtownusa.com
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Albert lea/Austin KoA Located along the Cedar River,
84259 CR 46 Hayward, MN Brookside Campground is Mower
800-562-5196 • 507-373-5170 County's OLDEST campground,
www.koa.com since 1966! Wooded & open sites
email:hulettann@hotmail.com are available, with 50 & 30 amp pull-
Located at I-90 & I-35 between Albert thru sites. Ideally located with 5 golf
Lea and Austin, Minnesota Directions: courses within 10 miles. Brookside
Ice hAuS bed & breAKfAST I-90 Exit 166, right 1/ 2 mile, I-35 Exit 11, is a nice, quiet family campground,
65150 220th St. Dexter, MN east 7 miles. with fishing in the river, picnic
(I-90 Exit 189) Big rigs are welcome, with pull thru shelter, firewood, showers, restrooms,
888-ICE-HAUS • 507-584-010 sites up to 80 feet long and it’s easy to convenience store, swimming pool,
www.Icehaus.com get on and off two interstates. Free playground, game room, volleyball
wireless Internet. Visit the SPAM® & basketball courts, horseshoes, wagon
email: icehaus@myclearwave.net
Museum, while here cool off in our rides, and themed weekends.
The Ice Haus Bed & Breakfast is a large pool and have fun with the kids Telephones, electrical, & free
beautifully appointed oasis, often in the wading pool, game room and on wireless internet to most sites; its
reserved when there is something theme weekends. Golfers, there’s a handicapped accessible, too.
special to celebrate. Enjoy your nine-hole golf course and driving range
lake Geo rv park
morning breakfast, walk the foot next door. Experience starry nights on
236 S. Main Street Dexter, MN
trails on the property’s 22-acre 26 country acres. Our meeting hall
(I-90 Exit 193) • 507-584-1801
wildlife preserve or ride the Inn’s seats 90, and is perfect for company
30 open sites ranging from primitive
bikes along the local back roads picnics, RV clubs, and family reunions.
tent sites to 50 amp sewer sites,
Kamping Kabins are also available
viewing native wild flowers. handicapped accessible. Firewood
available; dump station, internet access
and convenience store on location. Big
rigs welcome, where pull-thru sites
stretch up to 70' long, easy access off
I-90. Meeting hall seats 200.
oakwood Trails campground, llc
23614 890th Ave. Austin, MN
507-437-6165
beaver Trail Jellystone
www.oakwoodstrails.com
park & camp resort
email: bdsorens@broadband.com
21943 630th Ave. Austin, MN
roSe pedAler b&b Oakwoods Trails Campground and ATV
(I-90 Exit 187)
rose pedaler log cabin Inn & Park. Large campsites in oak woods for
800-245-6281• 507-582-6611
Gift Shop tenting and RV's. Enjoy horseshoes,
beavertrailsjellystone.com
16931 Hwy 56 Rose Creek, MN volleyball, fishing and kids' play area.
email: camping@beavertrails.com
(I-90 Exit 183) • 507-434-0500 Firewood for sale (no outside wood
Voted #1 RV Camp Resort Park in
allowed), dump station. New electric
www.rosepedaler.com Minnesota. 320 sites, 200 drive-thru
and water hookups, showers and
email: bhartwig4902@yahoo.com shaded and open sites, from primitive
bathrooms.
tent sites to those with 50-amp, sewer
16931 Hwy. 56, along MN Hwy. 56 just ATV park for 4-wheelers only. Has 6
and handicapped accessible. Adult and
6 miles off I-90, exit 183 east of Austin miles of trails, mud bog, speed strip and
baby swimming pools, mini-golf, fun
Come & enjoy a relaxing night's stay water run. You're sure to have a great
cycles, new volleyball court, bean bags,
at this beautifully handcrafted log time here!
horse shoes, paddle boats, train rides,
cabin located along the Shooting fishing & hay rides, waterslides and
Star Recreational Trail and Scenic jumping pillow. FREE Wi-Fi, laundry,
Byway. Just at the edge of Rose Snack Shack store, fun themed
Creek, MN, there are 3 big bedrooms weekends and much, much more!
-- each with its' own theme (wolf,
wildflower, or woodsy) and bath.
Relax around the gas fireplace, dining
area and convenient fully-equipped
kitchen. The Rose Pedaler is a popular
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bedrooms! Or surprise your special 507-325-4637
someone with a nights' stay in this Wooded sites along river. Electricity,
brookside campground restrooms, showers, firewood, dumping
real log cabin! Don't forget to visit 52482 320th St. Blooming Prairie, MN station, playground and telephones.
the Gift Shop which specializes in 507-583-2973 Recreation activities. Check-in anytime.
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Children Free w/ Parents
Food/Bar on Premises
Non-Smoking Rooms
Continental Breakfast
Motorcoach Parking
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Number of Rooms
Pets by Permission
Handicap Rooms
Internet Access
Exercise Room
Meeting Space
Indoor Pool
Whirlpool
TV/Cable
Fax
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Unlimited
1-800-634-3444 • 507-437-7337
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3303 Oakland Ave. W
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700 16th Ave. NW, I-90 & 4th St.
Sterling Motel
Limited
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1507 Oakland Ave. W
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AMerIcINN lodGe & SuITeS holIdAy INN ANd rodeWAy INN & SuITeS
1700 8th St. NW coNfereNce ceNTer 805 21st St. NE
www.americinn.com 1701 4th St. NW www.austinmotelmn.com
1-800-634-3444 • 1-507-437-7337 www.hiaustin.com 1-800-433-9254 • 1-507-433-9254
1-800-985-8850 • 1-507-433-1000 Recently remodeled & conveniently
53 rooms include deluxe, double and
business king rooms, whirlpool/fireplace Quality of Excellence Award Winner. 119 located near the Austin Airport, 41 spa-
and two-room suites and extended guest rooms, 12 suites, kids under 12 stay cious rooms with king or queen beds,
stay suites with kitchenettes. Cable TV and eat free with parents. Handicapped king whirlpool suites, large family units,
with premium channels. Fax machine rooms, whirlpool suites and extended kitchenette room, handicapped rooms,
Spacious two-story lobby with fireside stay rooms with micro/fridge. Free high- free continental breakfast, extended
conversation area and beautiful indoor speed wireless Internet access in all guest cable TV, guest laundry, winter plug-ins,
recreation room with swimming pool, rooms, lounge and restaurants. Complete free Wi-Fi internet access in all rooms,
whirlpool, and game area. Meeting conference center with eight meeting free local telephone calls, All rooms with
facilities. Free continental breakfast. rooms and seating for up to 700 people. microwave & refrigerator, selected pet
close to several restaurants. Guest Indoor pool, whirlpool, kids’ pool, and full friendly rooms, truck parking, weekly
laundry. Children under 12 stay free with exercise facility. Torge’s Live Austin’s “hot special rates.
adult in same room. Free high-speed spot,” is attached to the Holiday Inn.
Internet access.
STerlING MoTel couNTrySIde INN dAyS INN
1507 Oakland Ave. W • 507-433-1858 3303 Oakland Ave. W 700 16th Ave. NW
30 units, king and queen beds. TV/cable. www.countrysideinnaustin.com www.daysinnaustin.com
Free coffee and donuts. Located one block 1-800-277-7579 • 507-437-7774 1-877-340-2900 • 1-507-433-8600
from shopping and restaurant/lounge. Recently remodeled 55 units, with interior Five Sunburst Awards Winner for Quality.
Children stay free with parent. corridors, handicapped accessibility, TV & 59 rooms, 2 suites. Handicapped accessible
cable, whirlpool suites, fax machine, rooms, non-smoking rooms and extended
microwave, refrigerator, coffee makers, stay rooms with micro-fridge combinations
free continental breakfast, winter plug, available. The Days Inn features expanded
free local telephone calls. Weekly rates cable, and individually air conditioned and
available. RV & truck parking. Non- heated rooms. Free continental breakfast.
smoking rooms. Pets allowed with Free high-speed wireless access.
permission. Cable with registration. Coin
operated guest laundry.
Super 8
1401 14th St. NW • www.super8.com
1-800-800-8000 • 1-507-433-1801
32 rooms. Exterior of building newly
remodeled. Cable with over 70 stations.
Free Continental Breakfast available. Free
wireless Internet.
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groups & meetings www.austincvb.com
The Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau
is a one-stop-shop for tour coordinators and
for meeting and convention coordinators
The Austin cvb offers all of
these services at no charge
Services for Group Tours: Services for Meetings
Create a custom itinerary for your group & conventions:
Coordinate itinerary Arrange spouse and family tours
Make and confirm tour reservations Schedule and reserve entertainment
Timeline of tour itinerary for special events
Meet and greet service Familiarizations tour
Step-on guide service Free brochures and maps
Welcome bags Meet and greet services
Meeting and convention bids
Registration assistance
Welcome bags
To plan your group tour, meeting or convention in Austin,
please contact the Austin convention and visitors bureau
1-800-444-5713 • visitor@austinmn.com
Visit www.austincvb.com to view the
2011 Austin visitor Guide and our NeW! Group Tour planner
TourISM reSourceS
Explore Minnesota Tourism Meet in Minnesota Tour Minnesota Association
888-868-7476/651-296-5020 952-873-5554
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800-444-5713 fun facts
did you
know?
Austin
✸ Omega 3 & Omega 6 were discovered in Austin, MN at The Hormel Institute.
✸ Austin High School is one of the oldest high schools in Minnesota.
✸ Hormel Foods Corporation is one of the largest food production companies
in the world.
✸ Austin was the first city in MN to have a shopping center, Sterling
Shopping Center.
✸ The Hormel Company marketed the first canned ham in 1926.
✸ Jay C. Hormel was the first Minnesotan to be drafted in World War I.
Mower County
✸ Mower County is only 1 of 4 counties in MN without a natural lake.
✸ Shooting Star Scenic Byway was one of the first scenic byways established
in Minnesota.
✸ Mower County has 10 sites on the National Register of Historic Places.
✸ Mower County has 12 exits on Interstate 90.
MinnesotA
✸ The leading industry in Minnesota is tourism, an $11.2 billion industry that
employs more than 245,000 people.
✸ There are 11,842 lakes (10 acres or larger) in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
✸ Minnesota Made: masking and Scotch™ tape, Wheaties cereal, Bisquick,
HMOs, the bundt pan, the stapler and Green Giant Vegetables, pontoon
boats, water skis and roller blades, Polaris, Tonka trucks, Gedney Pickles,
Better Business Bureau, and Target.
✸ Minnesota has one recreational boat per every six people, more than any
other state.
✸ The life span of the MN state flower, the pink lady slipper, is 100 years.
✸ In 1990, MN women had the longest life expectancy in the world.
✸ Minnesota has 90,000 miles of shoreline, more than California, Florida and
Hawaii combined. MN has the oldest state park system in the nation.
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South Central Athlete 507-433-6450
OAK PARK MALL Steve's Pizza 507-437-3249
1301 19th Ave. NW • 507-437-7634 The Edge Salon 507-396-0123
The Style Lounge Salon 507-437-9333
Top Ten Nails 507-434-2543
Acclaim Studio of Dance 507-434-0057 Twice Is Nice Antiques & Gifts 507-433-5353
Anytime Fitness 507-437-2921
Twin's Market 507-213-0878
Austin Area Art Center 507-434-0934
Cinemagic 7 Theatre 507-433-9191
Family Dollar 507-437-4474 Northwest Shopping
Just for Kix 507-433-1966
General Nutrition Center 507-433-5754
18th Ave. and 17th St. NW
Mower County Human Services 507-437-9701 Aldi N/A
Regis Salons 507-433-6464 Avon Shoppe 507-434-3493
Ruskell Hardware 507-437-8249 BLS Imports & Speciality 507-433-1603
Sears Appliance 507-437-9292 Double K Specialty 507-437-1747
Shopko 507-437-7785 Dollar Tree 507-434-4931
Two Bears Trading Post 507-434-0006 Game Stop 507-434-9523
Vision World 507-437-6443 Games People Play 507-433-7593
Weight Watchers 507-437-7634 Great Clips 507-437-8243
Younkers 507-434-2240 Hy-Vee Food 507-437-7625
JoAnn Fabric 507-433-6555
DOWNTOWN LA Nails
Maurice’s
507-434-5005
507-434-9523
Main Street and surrounding streets O’Reilly Auto Parts 507-433-1308
Radio Shack 507-437-6333
Apold Music 507-437-7217 Regal Liquor 507-437-7626
Austin Paint 507-433-6848 Sally Beauty Supply 507-433-6717
Bell Liquor Store 507-437-3137 Sherwin Williams 507-433-7625
Belles and Beaus Bridal 507-437-6955 Sprint 507-355-4727
Bendixen Jewelry 507-433-7080 Star Nails 507-355-1800
Evenson's Hallmark 507-433-8111 Stadheim Jewelers 507-433-8689
Brick Furniture 507-433-8833 Staples 507-434-9466
Christopher Lee Photography 507-440-3007 Target 507-437-1164
Diane's Salon Classics 507-433-1070 Verizon Wireless 507-434-0618
EZ-OWN 507-433-3645 Walmart 507-434-8159
Golden Tress Salon & Day Spa 507-433-2291
Good Earth Natural Foods 507-433-8463
Hastings Shoe 507-433-9682 STERLING SHOPPING CENTER
Healing Palms Spa 507-434-4046 1417 1st Ave. SW
Higgins Books 507-396-0364
Home Design Studio 507-434-5400
Bursch Travel 507-437-8773
Ivy's Ink & Apparrel 507-434-9131 D & G Ace Hardware 507-437-8261
K&L Communication (Verizon) 507-440-8555 Moline Awards and Engraving 507-433-6190
Knauer’s Food Market 507-433-2575 Smart Clinic 507-437-0036
Lou’s Forever Framing 507-434-9381 Sterling Main Street 507-433-4586
M.J. Flaherty Painting 507-437-1243 TGI Freitags 507-434-9404
Ooh La La Handbags & Accessories 507-396-2695
Philomathian Religious Gifts 507-437-2252
Rydjor Bike Shop 507-433-7571
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LAKESIDE PROPERTIES Usem's Inc. 507-433-1871
301 11th St NE Whalen's Auto Repair 507-437-3229
Wangen Automotive 507-437-7114
Bushaw Barbershop 507-437-1732 Westside Auto Repair 507-433-9396
Curves 507-437-3799 Zrucky’s Auto Repair Service 507-433-7323
Dollar & Video 507-433-1576
Doors and Floors 507-433-3420
Jim’s Supervalu 507-433-1028
Star Liquor Store 507-434-7756 SHOPPING/SERVICES
Thoroughbred Carpet 507-433-6110
Apollo Superette and Liquor 507-433-1300
EASTSIDE SHOPPING Austin Homes
Beer Depot
507-437-4306
507-437-3521
Computer Connections 507-434-9656
Austin Builders Supply 507-437-3206 Direct Communications 507-434-7195
Austin Liquor 507-437-4343 Dolan’s Landscape Center 507-433-3239
Austin Tire Service 507-396-0105 Donkers Hometown Appliance 507-433-8608
Tienda Mexico 507-434-0875 Family Video 507-433-9060
JC Penney Catalog 507-434-9571 Greenman Heating and Cooling 507-437-6500
Gymocha 507-433-7000
Home Sewing Unlimited 507-433-3349
Midnight Sunspa 507-355-7727
AUTO & RV SALES/REPAIR Johnson Floral 507-433-2316
Laser Lane Printing 507-325-4099
Medicap Pharmacy 507-433-7123
Austin Tire 507-396-0105 Mountain Oaks Cabinetry Inc. 507-433-3586
Anderson Radiator Service 507-433-3000 New Dimension Home Electronics 507-433-2122
Armstrong’s Service 507-437-3229 Pro Build 507-433-3454
Austin Auto Truck Plaza 507-437-6702 Rent ‘N’ Save 507-433-9172
Bob’s Auto Repair 507-437-7332 Roberts Transfer and Storage 507-433-2333
Collision Specialist Inc. 507-437-2837 Ron’s Pawn Shop 507-437-1301
Complete Auto Services 507-433-9555 Salvation Army Thrift Store 507-433-6211
Designer Auto Sales 507-434-0123 Sellers Lock & Key 507-433-2787
DJ Repair RV Service 507-437-6171 Sheriff’s Youth Program Thrift Shop 507-433-9474
Firestone Tire & Service Center 507-433-3439 Simplified Technology Solutions 507-437-8324
G & M Repair 507-437-8042 St. Olaf Pharmacy 507-434-1422
Hanson Tire & Auto-Goodyear 507-433-3419 Stuttgart Tan and Travel 507-433-3319
Holiday Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep 507-433-8877 Super Fresh Produce 507-437-6554
Holiday Ford, Lincoln, Mercury 507-434-3291 The Hardy Geranium 507-434-2409
Kelly’s BP 507-437-4043 Tradexpos 507-437-4697
Midtown Auto Clinic 507-433-7374 Trimbles Cycle Centers 507-437-6661
Muffler Center 507-433-2307 Vikings Glass & Lock 507-437-8264
Nicol's Complete Automotive & Towing 507-433-8289 Walgreen’s 507-396-0194
O’Reilly Auto Parts 507-433-1308
Rick’s Auto Repair 507-437-4784
South Main Auto Repair 507-433-1924
Southwest Sales & Service 507-437-1316
Tiny's Body Shop 507-437-2611
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bAnkS/FInAnCIAL REALToRS
Accentra Credit Union 507-433-1829 American Landmark Real Estate 507-433-4113
800-533-0468 Blecker Realty 507-433-3536
Ameriprise Financial 507-437-3523 Carolan Homes 507-438-4290
Davis, Thoen, Kramer & Assoc. Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corp. 507-433-8040
Austin City Employees Credit Union 507-433-6580 Fawver Agency Realtors 507-433-1111
Associates Financial Services 507-437-6649 800-309-1112
Community Bank 507-433-8822 Furhman Real Estate 507-437-6665
Farm Bureau Insurance 507-567-2296 800-974-6665
Farmers and Merchants State Bank 507-437-3253 John Lindberg Real Estate
& Appraisals 507-437-3580
First Farmers & Merchants State Bank507-433-3473
Moline Real Estate and Auction 507-437-8232
First Federal Bank 507-434-0844
800-890-8232
507-434-4647
Re/Max Realty Plus 507-433-0013
Greg Meyer Insurance 507-433-3489
Steichen Real Estate 507-434-3434
Home Federal Savings Bank 507-433-2355
Sterling Real Estate 507-433-1833
888-257-2000
800-864-3842
Minnesota Trust Co. 507-437-3231
Tammy Lawhead Homes, Inc. 507-437-8991
Mower County Catholic Parishes Credit Union
Uwelling & Hollerud Real Estate Co. 507-433-3392
507-433-4608
888-392-3392
Mower County Employees
Credit Union 507-437-6360
Sterling State Bank 507-433-7325
Steve Justice Insurance 507-437-4667
US Bank 507-433-0235
Wells Fargo 507-433-1891
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Austin Baptist Chapel-SBC Baptist 2200 12th St. SW 433-6620
Austin Christian Fellowship Interdenominational 1110 24th Ave. SW 437-6327
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church-WELS Lutheran 2103 8th St. SW 437-6461
Bethlehem Free Methodist Church Methodist 1500 4th Ave. SE 433-3705
Cedar River Church of Christ Church of Christ 1006 12th St. SW 437-4927
Christ Episcopal Church Episcopal 301 3rd Ave. NW 433-3782
Church of Christ Church of Christ 103 2nd St. SW 433-2894
Church of Jesus Christ Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints of Latter Day Saints 404 31st St. NW 433-9042
Cornerstone Assembly of God Assembly of God 1802 2nd Ave. SW 433-7008
Crane Community Chapel Interdenominational 1111 9th St. NE 433-5844
Faith Evangelical Free Church Evangelical Free 1800 12th St. SW 437-1000
Fellowship United Methodist 1811 7th Ave. SE 433-6404
First Baptist Church of Austin Baptist-GARBC 1700 Oakland Ave. W 433-2840
First Congregational Church -
United Church of Christ Congregational 1910 3rd Ave. NW 433-2301
First United Methodist Church Methodist 204 1st Ave. NW 433-8839
Grace Baptist Church of Austin Baptist 100 4th Ave. SE 437-2473
Grace Lutheran Church-ELCA Lutheran 2001 6th Ave. SE 433-3445
Holy Cross-MS Lutheran 300 16th St. NE 437-2107
Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses 2115 5th Ave. SE 437-6441
Keys to LIfe Apostolic Church Pentecostal United 501 2nd St. SE 437-8806
Moscow Lutheran Church Lutheran 25826 870th Ave. 373-0069
New Life Vineyard Christian Fellowship Charismatic 210 4th St. NE 437-7463
Open Bible Church Open Bible 301 4th St. SW 433-5574
Our Savior’s-ELCA Lutheran 1600 Oakland Ave. W 437-4516
Queen of Angels Catholic 1001 Oakland Ave. E 433-1888
Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church Lutheran 30456 Mower Freeborn Rd. 437-3088
St. Augustine’s Catholic 405 4th St. NW 437-4537
St. Edwards Catholic 2000 Oakland Ave. W 433-1841
St. John’s-LCMS Lutheran 1200 13th Ave. NW 433-2642
St. Olaf-ELCA Lutheran 306 2nd St. NW 433-8857
St. Paul’s Evangelical-CLC Lutheran 2100 16th St. SW 433-8191
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Lutheran 56937 220th St. 433-6709
The Salvation Army Corps. Salvation Army Corps 409 1st Ave. NE 437-4566
Community Center
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church-WELS Lutheran 22980 630th Ave. 433-4006
Trondhjem Lutheran Church Lutheran 87740 170th St. 437-2995
Victory Christian Center Full Gospel 827 4th Ave. NE 437-7448
Westminster Presbyterian Church Presbyterian USA 802 4th St. SW 433-3258
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Catholic Catholic
Community Community
www.austincatholic.org www.austincatholic.org
We Invite You To Join Us... We Invite You To Join Us...
Queen of Angels Making Loving Disciples of
Queen of Angels
1001 E. Oakland Ave. – 433-1888 Jesus Christ for God’s Glory
1001 E. Oakland Ave. – 433-1888
Saturday Mass: 4:00 PM Saturday Mass: 4:00 PM am
SUNDAY SERVICE (Sept-May) 10:30
Sunday Mass: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (Spanish) SUMMER SERVICE AM & 11:00 9:30 am
Sunday Mass: 9:00 (June-Aug) AM (Spanish)
HISPANIC WORSHIP 3:00 pm
Saint Augustine Saint Augustine am
SUNDAY SCHOOL (Sept-May) 9:15
405 4th St. NW – 437-4537 405 4th St. (Sept-Apr) 6:00 pm
WED FAMILY NIGHTNW – 437-4537
Saturday Mass: 4:00 PM Saturday Mass: Class, PM
(Free Meal, Eng Lang Learning 4:00Worship)
Sunday Mass: 10:30 AM Sunday Mass: 10:30 all
HOME-BASED SMALL GROUPS AM week
Saint Edward Senior Pastor: Dave Martin
Saint Edward
Associate Pastor: Mike Cogswell
2000 W. Oakland Ave. – 433-1841 2000 W. Oakland Ave. – 433-1841
Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM Hispanic Pastors: Federico & Maricruz Rivera
Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM
Our Lady of Loretto Our SE Austin Loretto
1500 4th AveLady of(next to Ellis School)
Brownsdale 507-433-3705 bfmc@smig.net
Brownsdale
Saturday Mass: 5:30 PM www.bethlehemfree.org
Saturday Mass: 5:30 PM
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St. John’s Lutheran OUR SAVIOR’S
Church (LCMS)
Proclaim - Encourage - LUTHERAN
Witness - Serve CHURCH
“Looking Beyond the Walls”
Sunday Worship & Sunday School
9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Saturday Worship 5:30 pm
Sunday Worship • 9:00 am Childcare Provided
Christian Education • 10:15 am Handicap Accessible
Winter Services: Sat. Sept.-May • 6:00 pm
Summer Services: Thurs. June-Aug. • 6:00 pm
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Troy Miller DCE, Youth & Family Ministries (507) 437-4516
1200 13th Ave. NW, Austin • 433-2642 www.oursaviorsaustin.org
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Beautiful Savior Trinity Evangelical
Lutheran Church (WELS) Lutheran Church (WELS)
Sharing Jesus Christ with Everyone Sharing Jesus Christ with Everyone
Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. (7/1/10-6/30/11)
Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. (7/1/10-6/30/11)
9:00 a.m. (7/1/11-6/30/12)
10:45 a.m. (7/1/11-6/30/12)
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Pastor David Fleischmann
Pastor David Fleischmann
E. of Austin on I-90 to exit 187
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www.beautifulsavioraustin.org 1 mile N. on CR. 20 • 433-4006
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V isit more than 16
buildings and 11 outdoor
exhibits on the east side of the
fairgrounds. Exhibits include
Native American artifacts,
antique farm equipment, 1004
steam engine, Austin & Lyle
fire engines, and much more!
Find more information on our
website.
Tours available: May to September, Tuesday through
Friday, 10 a.m-4 p.m. or by appointment
Research Library & Administration Building:
Tuesday through Friday, year round, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or
by appointment
1303 6th Ave. SW, Austin, MN 55912
507-437-6082 | email: mchs@smig.net
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Mower County
FAIRGROUNDS
The Mower County Fairgrounds is the site of the Mower
County Fair as well as cattle shows and horse shows and
the National Barrow Show®. The six day Mower County
Fair, which has been held for over 125 years, takes place
each year in early August and attracts fairgoers from
across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. The National
Barrow Show®, (also known as the “World Series of
Swine Shows”®) is held in early September and has
called the Mower County Fairgrounds home for over
60 years.
The Mower County Fairgrounds has over 40 acres of
fence-secured property and newer buildings with over
50,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space penning, a portable stage, picnic tables, benches, and
making the fairgrounds a complete complex for hosting portable bleachers.
a wide variety of events. The fairgrounds boasts
amenities such as: an indoor arena with spectator seating For more information about current events at the
for 800, a covered grandstand with a seating capacity of fairgrounds or holding an event at the fairgrounds, please
2,500, a large outdoor lighted horse arena, exhibit call the Mower County fair office at 507-433-1868 or
buildings, meeting rooms, restrooms with showers, email mowfair@smig.net.
paved streets, camping hook-ups, a variety of livestock
M O W E R C O U N T Y F R E E FA I R
August 9-14, 2011 • Austin
Affordable Fun for Everyone
• Modern exhibit buildings • Grandstand entertainment • Antique tractor & machinery display
• Paved streets and walkways • 4-H & FFA projects • Horse shows
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• Dozens of food vendors • Creative arts & horticulture projects • On grounds parking
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Albert Lea, MN
The Best Barbeque
from the Midwest’s
Best Cooks!
Voted one of the
TOP 100 FESTIVALS
in North America by
the American Bus
Association for 2011!
Freeborn County Fairgrounds
Albert Lea, MN
The Midwest’s Largest
Historical Re-enactment
of Early America!
Over $13,000 In
NEW THIS YEAR: An exhibit from
the Academy Award Winning movie
“Dances with Wolves”
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Olde Tyme Antiques
50422 262nd Street • Austin, MN
437-3343 or 438-7070
How do you get there?
4 mi. north of Austin on Hwy. 218
to 262nd St., then 2.5 mi.
Watch for signs for Olde Tyme Antiques.
Call first to make sure we’re open!
Definitely something for everyone!
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TODAY’S RESEARCH, BACKCOURT
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What does the state
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Every dollar of your donation will go directly to fund
Sieben, DFL-Newport, to take home and display for
sponsored a bill last the holidays.
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recounts in the state from Kathy Miller helps grandson Hunter Maloney, 12, during a wreath-making class at Watch the video
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cancer research.
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ballots cast. Supporters
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Tubas trumpet in Christmas
a recount. But Republicans
Group tours of The Hormel Institute’s state-of-the-art
pushed against the bill
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about the integrity of
Minnesota’s current election Kodey Weis, of Pine Island, ten.
system arguing for voter ID
to combat fraud. Austin found a new way to
said that his band teacher
had encouraged him to come
MARK YOUR Conroy also recognized
composer Alec Wilder who
facility can be arranged through the Austin Convention &
enjoy the sound of the season down to Austin for the event, CALENDAR provided the arrangements
which welcomes musicians
The price Saturday afternoon.
of all ages to join in the fun.
for Christmas carols for tubas.
Conductor Jane Orvik “The only real challenge
Tuba Christmas Wilder died on Christmas Eve
welcomed a crowd that was getting here through the promoters Cheryl Corey, 1980.
swelled to more than 150 to snow,” he said. The Harvey Phillips Foun-
listen to and participate in of Austin’s Convention
Bill McClary, of Austin, dation promotes the music
a “Merry Tuba Christmas” and Visitors Bureau, and
came to see the show as much arts. Phillips himself died in
program. The performance
Visitors Bureau.
began at 1 p.m. in Oak Park out of curiosity as anything Val Pitzen, of Austin’s October of this year.
Mall’s Center Court after less else. “I just couldn’t imagine Will there be a Merry
an all-tuba band,” he said. “I
Department of Parks,
than three hours of practice Tuba Christmas performance
in the mall’s community didn’t want to miss it.” Recreation and Forestry, in Austin next year? Tuba
room. Orvik led 15 musicians With some youngsters have already picked Dec. 3, player Bev Vangsness, who
playing nine full size tubas sitting on the floor, the audi- came from LeRoy to play,
ence filled the available 2011, for the next concert.
and six smaller, and “higher- thinks so.
voiced,” euphoniums in the chairs or stood for the show
performance of 13 Christmas from the main doors into the quick course in Tuba Christ- “I think it went great,” she
mall almost up to the band. mas history. He traced the said.
Please donate today to help fight cancer.
carols.
On the second verse of each They lined the walls on either Tuba Christmas phenomenon, Keith Eilertson, of Austin,
carol, she would turn around side and filled seats in back which today boasts more that who plays the tuba but just
and direct the audience in of the performers around the 250 such events in the United came to listen this year, said
their singing of the second center court. States and overseas, to the that he would play next year.
verse. They responded read- And the business of the mall efforts of Harvey G. Phillips. “And I was standing next to a
ily, with spirited singing of went on, with people moving That performance took place woman who plays a baritone
“Oh Come All Ye Faithful, from store to store, their spir- Dec. 22, 1974, on the ice rink and her husband plays the
Deck the Halls” and even its hopefully boosted by the of New York City’s Rocke-
tuba,” he said.
“God Rest You Merry Gentle- tubas and the singing. feller Center.
men.” Dennis Conroy of Hayfield, Promoters said to mark
Phillips wanted to make
a veteran of Tuba Christ- sure that William J. Bell, Dec. 3 on next year’s calen-
That didn’t work for the
mases past, and his daughter, who was born on Christmas dar for the second annual
French carol, “Pat-A-Pan” but
the group made up for their Vana, played bass tubas in Day in 1902 and became the concert.
silence with “Jingle Bells” the band. best known tuba player in the Jim Troyer is a freelance writer
and “Joy to the World.” He gave the audience a nation, would not be forgot- in Austin.
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