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DEED grant would put $10K in the pockets of small business
On Tuesday, the application period opened up for $30 million in available grant funding for small businesses in Greater Minnesota. The Minnesota Small Business Relief ... Read more
5 days ago by Eric Johnson.
Jobless claims and depressed economy show damage from virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of laid-off workers seeking U.S. unemployment benefits dipped only slightly last week, and the economy shrank in the first three ... Read more
1 week ago by Associated Press.
Hy-Vee recalls Garden Salad product after supplier notes of potential contamination
Hy-Vee, Inc. is recalling its 12 oz. Hy-Vee Bagged Garden Salad product across its eight-state region due to the potential that it may be contaminated ... Read more
1 week ago by Daily Herald.
Hormel Foods opens state-of-the-art health center for team members
Hormel Foods Corporation is opening its state-of-the-art health center, situated close to its global headquarters and flagship production facility. In partnership with Premise Health, who ... Read more
1 week ago by Daily Herald.
Hormel Foods named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for 12th consecutive year
Hormel Food has been named to the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by 3BL Media, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Life’s a Peach
Austin Hy-Vee distributed more than 5,700 free peaches during a contactless, drive-thru giveaway event Tuesday morning. “Hy-Vee has always been about giving back to the ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Financial advisor Jaclyn Bird of Edward Jones receives accredited asset management specialist(SM) designation
Financial Advisor Jaclyn Bird of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Austin, has achieved the professional designation of Accredited Asset Management Specialist(SM). Bird successfully ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Austin Hy-Vee giving away more than 5,700
Austin Hy-Vee will give away more than 5,700 free peaches to customers with a contactless, drive-thru event this Tuesday. The giveaway will start at 10 ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
AU appoints Kristin Johnson to board
Kristin S. Johnson was appointed to the Austin Utilities Board of Commissioners. Johnson was sworn in at the May board meeting in the first Zoom ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Jim Splinter retires after 36 years with Hormel
Hormel Foods Corporation has announced the upcoming retirement of Jim Splinter, group vice president, corporate strategy. Splinter’s long tenure with the company includes leading the ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Hormel Foods to host live virtual concert honoring the graduating class of 2020
Hormel Foods announced today that it will host its third virtual live concert, featuring Chris Kroeze, runner-up on Season 15 of NBC’s “The Voice,” with ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Sidewalk Service: Restaurants seeing boost with outdoor seating
The coronavirus pandemic has left many businesses struggling as many had to temporarily close their doors to help “flatten the curve.” While Gov. Tim Walz’s ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Mike Stoll.
Impact Austin Together raises $21K to help organizations, businesses
When the Impact Austin program began in March, it was faced with a tall task of building momentum in the midst of a pandemic. Just ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Rocky Hulne.
Council approves administrative process for temporary outdoor seating
The Austin City Council unanimously approved the creation of a temporary administrative process for the approval of temporary outdoor seating during a special session held ... Read more
1 month ago by Mike Stoll.
Over 3K file for unemployment in Mower County
Unemployment numbers in the United States took another stiff climb last week. An estimated 2.1 million Americans applied for benefits as the COVID-19 pandemic continues ... Read more