Staff
Lee Bonorden
Staff writer
Call Lee at 507-434-2232.
Lee Bonorden has been a staff writer at the Austin Daily Herald since June 1985. Lee covers Mower County government and small towns in our coverage area, and writes feature stories and a weekly column. Currently covering the Mower County Jail and Justice Center project, the continuing saga of factory farm hog feedlots and their opponents in Mower County, the extension of the Shooting Star Receation Trail across the county and quality of life issues in rural areas. Previously worked at newspapers in Iowa, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Missouri. What's my job as a reporter? To be fair and accurate and interesting in interpreting the news of the day. Favorite story I've ever done: the next one and the next one after that. Contact me at (507) 434-2232 or via e-mail at lee.bonorden@austindailyherald.com. Not too fond of anonymous contact. I would rather see you eye to eye and talk person to person, because I'm in the communication business.
Recent stories
- Obama, I'll come with you
November 20, 2008 - Blooming BGC a popular choice for kids and teens
November 20, 2008 - 'Visions' efforts still strong
November 19, 2008 - Senate recount to begin here Monday
November 18, 2008 - Historical society lands new executive director
November 17, 2008 - Volunteers offer support to caregivers
November 17, 2008 - Our Savior's readies to expand
November 17, 2008 - Thankful for every breath
November 15, 2008 - Bells ringing, kettles filling for campaign
November 15, 2008 - The American Red Cross needs more volunteers
November 15, 2008 - See full list of stories by Lee Bonorden...
Recent photos
November 20, 2008
Mary Sherman-Ahrens, director, tries out a new piece of fitness equipment donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Blooming Prairie by Gopher Sports of Owatonna.
November 20, 2008
November 18, 2008
November 18, 2008
Gerald Meier, Adams, left, exchanges a handshake of congratulations with Daryl W. Franklin at Monday night’s annual Prairie Visions banquet at Rose Creek. Meier was honored for his long-time efforts to develop the Shooting Star Recreation Trail across Mower County. Franklin, the retired Mower County environmental services director, was honored for his long-time assistance to the organization.
November 14, 2008
At Thursday’s Austin Noon Lions Club meeting are, from left: Bruce Klein, co-chairperson of the Lions District 5M-1 diabetes screening program; Mike and Pauline Iverson with Winter; Barb Bleckeberg, president, Noon Lions Club; and Doug Bruggeman, Morning Lions Club.