Society news: Nov. 2

Duplicate Bridge

Tournament results for Oct. 22 with four tables played: First place, Joyce Crowe and Gene Muchow; second place, Orrion Roisen and Dave Ring; third place, Eunice Michaelis and Warren Behrends; fourth place, Bud Higgins and Jim Fisher.

Duplicate Bridge is played each Wednesday at noon at the Mower County Senior Center in Austin. All Bridge players are welcome. Call Dave Ring at 507-434-4189.

 NARFE

National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 469 met Oct. 14, 2014, at the Pizza Ranch in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Bruce Stolaar and Florence Brandt from Albert Lea hold us about the Gideon jail ministry program they participate in. The business meeting followed. Committee reports were given. Chapter 469 will not meet in December. Our next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 10, 2015, at the Pizza Ranch in Austin, Minnesota.

Eagles Auxiliary State President Vi Manderud from Fergus Falls, Minnesota, made her official visit to the Austin Eagles Auxiliary as they celebrated their 79th anniversary. She was officially welcomed by the Aerie treasurer Carmel Taylor. Entertainment for the evening was provided by Barb Sprandel with her beautiful rendition of “On Eagles Wings.” A delicious banquet of chicken Kiev was served by Lisa Legried and staff. Pictured with state President Vi, are Auxiliary President Elaine Lane and Auxiliary Mother and hostess Shirley DeYoung. Photo provided

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Eagles Auxiliary State President Vi Manderud from Fergus Falls, Minnesota, made her official visit to the Austin Eagles Auxiliary as they celebrated their 79th anniversary. She was officially welcomed by the Aerie treasurer Carmel Taylor. Entertainment for the evening was provided by Barb Sprandel with her beautiful rendition of “On Eagles Wings.” A delicious banquet of chicken Kiev was served by Lisa Legried and staff. Pictured with state President Vi, are Auxiliary President Elaine Lane and Auxiliary Mother and hostess Shirley DeYoung. Photo provided

Nine past presidents attended the 79th anniversary celebration. Front rom: Ethel Huinker, Elaine Lane, Millie King, state President Vik Manderud, Hazel Julson and Florence Carroll. Back rom: Gloeia Njoes, Carol Eveslage, Sandy Askland and Joan Barth. Photo provided

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Body camera footage released in officer-involved shooting in eastern Freeborn County

News

Minnesota lawmakers consider security measures after Hortman killings

Business

Hormel announces the elevation of John Ghingo to president; Jeffrey M. Ettinger to Serve as interim CEO

Education

Austin Area Foundation announces scholarship recipients

Mower County

Processional of the Eucharist brings Christ to the people

Mower County

Grillin’ up support: Izaak Walton League’s Chapter 10 of Austin hosts steak cookout fundraiser

Mower County

Warrant issued for man to be sentenced for criminal sexual conduct with a minor

Local Government

Some county systems back online following ransomware attack

Mower County

A Connection to Austin: Former Medical Center Dr inducted into U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame

Mower County

The Coming of the Railroad served up at the Historical Society

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Convictions: June 9-16

Mower County

In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center

Mower County

In Your Community: Duplicate Bridge

Education

Education Briefs

News

Study finds lead contamination threatens butterflies

Mower County

Austin Utilities issues peak alert

Albert Lea

Mayo Clinic Health System announces changes to Hy-Vee in-store Express Care in Austin and Albert Lea

Mower County

PHOTOS: Highwater Music & Movies Series kicks off its run

Mower County

Juneteenth Celebration recognizes progress and work still to be done

News

Minnesota State approves tuition hikes to close $52 million gap

Mower County

Things are heating up this weekend

Mower County

New gallery exhibit features history and the macabre

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man with a history of domestic assault convictions arrested Monday, charged

News

Brooklyn Park police investigating break-in at Hortmans’ home