News
Fair time for fun; Nancy Finley named Fair Person of the Year
While many fair-goers only see the finished product of food vendors, 4-H exhibits and a carnival of activities during fair week, there’s lot of work ...
Alex Smith, Author at Austin Daily Herald - Page 2 of 13
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Vandals graffiti historical society trains; Passenger car and caboose get tagged
When John Haymond began preparing for fair week, he did not expect removing graffiti to be on his to-do list. However, the passenger and caboose ...
by Alex Smith, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 10:45 am
Education
That’s a wrap; Summerset Theatre closes 49th season with ‘Harvey’
“Harvey” was a classic story of Vic Wylde’s childhood, and now he’s sharing the love. Wylde is directing “Harvey,” Summerset Theatre’s last production of its ...
by Alex Smith, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 10:35 am
Business
Business leaders: Road sales tax unfair; Engineers outline need for county infrastructure funding
Austin business leaders spoke out against Mower County’s proposed half-cent sales tax during a public hearing Monday night in the basement board room of the ...
by Alex Smith, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 10:32 am
Education
MCA test results stagnant in Austin, Minnesota
With a slight uptick in reading and static results in math, the Austin Public School District’s MCA scores reflect what many schools in Minnesota are ...
by Alex Smith, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 10:28 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Car engulfed in flames at Sixth Street exit ramp
The Austin Police Department and Austin Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on the Sixth Street East bound exit ramp of Interstate 90around 4:13 ...
by Alex Smith, Monday, August 1, 2016 10:16 am
HORMEL 125
One heck of a party: Community, visitors come together to celebrate 125 years of Hormel
After two years of planning, coordinating and creating a family event for all ages, Jaynee Sherman was excited to see all of her and the ...
by Alex Smith, Monday, August 1, 2016 6:03 am
HORMEL 125
Cracking the can to a new future: Spam Museum holds grand opening
The only thing separating the public and the officially opened Spam Museum was a Spam print ribbon, decorated with a multi-colored, can label bow. But ...
by Alex Smith, Sunday, July 31, 2016 1:01 pm
FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS
Austin’s night out; Public invited to meet officers, tour vehicles
Families and children have an opportunity to get insight on what it’s like to be a police officer in Austin this Tuesday. The Austin Police ...
by Alex Smith, Friday, July 29, 2016 9:41 am
HORMEL 125
Spam on display; Spam Museum impacts business downtown, increased hours for some
Thanks to the Spam Museum’s recent move to 101 Third Ave. NE, many businesses and restaurants downtown are serving up Spam and seeing new customers. ...
by Alex Smith, Thursday, July 28, 2016 10:57 am
HORMEL 125
Celebrating more visitors; Downtown businesses prepare for extra traffic
With 10,000 to 15,000 visitors expected for Hormel’s 125th anniversary celebration this Friday in downtown Austin, area businesses are getting ready to serve the masses ...
by Alex Smith, Thursday, July 28, 2016 10:50 am
Business
New owners, new ideas; Lansing Corners Supper Club set to open Aug. 15
New owners Tammy and Ward Jeno hope they can bring Lansing Corners back to its golden days — but with a twist. “We want to ...
by Alex Smith, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 10:47 am
Business
Cedars Market to start on Wednesday
Starting on July 27, the Cedars of Austin will offer a new farm-to-market vendors geared towards seniors in the community. It will be held in ...
by Alex Smith, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 10:22 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Drivetrain stolen from Austin resident’s vehicle
Officers responded to an Austin resident in the 2100 block of Second Avenue Southeast that reported the drivetrain from his pick-up truck was missing Sunday ...
by Alex Smith, Monday, July 25, 2016 10:01 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Stove causes minimal damage in house fire
The Austin Police and Fire Departments responded to a house fire in the 1200 block of Third Avenue Southwest around 8 p.m. on Friday. According ...