MINNEAPOLIS  — A popular event at the Minnesota State Fair that features an array of baby farm animals and their moms will go on this year — but without birthing cows as fears of bird flu create worry within the dairy cattle industry. State agricultural industry officials said Thursday that fair organizers will exclude cows […] The post Bird flu worries prompt changes to popular ‘Miracle of Birth Center’ at Minnesota State Fair appeared first on Austin Daily Herald ..read more

Starting on Aug. 7, more than 250 youth from Mower County will showcase the learning and achievements in 4-H at the Mower County Fair. 4-H at Minnesota county fairs are not just fun annual events. Every summer, thousands of 4-H youth participate in county fairs to showcase the knowledge and skills they’ve gained throughout the […] The post Youth showcase a year of 4-H learning at Mower County Fair appeared first on Austin Daily Herald ..read more

An Austin grad has joined the office of Sen. Tina Smith. Following an internship with Smith’s office, Brock Lawhead has been hired as Smith’s press aid. Lawhead graduated from Austin High School with high distinction, served as president of the National Honor Society, and was the first Austin student to receive at the state level […] The post Lawhead joines Smith office as press aid appeared first on Austin Daily Herald ..read more

Duplicate Bridge is played both Tuesday and Wednesday at the Mower County Senior Center starting at 11:30 a.m. each day;  Our Club is made up of bridge players from  a 50 mile radius around Austin. Nine teams played on Tuesday. Winners were: First place, Larry Crowe and Jim Fisher    from Austin Second place, John […] The post In your Community: Duplicate Bridge appeared first on Austin Daily Herald ..read more

Monday S.A.I.L- Balance and Strength, 9 a.m.        Blood Pressure Checks, 9 a.m.      Ping Pong, 9:30 a.m.    Tai Chi, 10 a.m. Line Dancing, 10:15 a.m. Lunch available, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Book Club, noon to 1 p.m. Mahjong, 1 p.m. Movin’ Stix, 1 p.m. Tuesday Silver Sneakers, 8:15 a.m. […] The post In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center appeared first on Austin Daily Herald ..read more

Drake University Spring 2024 Honor’s List Austin Molly Berglund, Arts & Sciences, Dean’s List Wartburg College 2024 Graduates Adams Madeline Merten graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in environmental science and studies University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2024 Spring Graduates Austin Ellie Tupy, Arts and Sciences, BS, Psychology Blooming Prairie Jillian Wigham, Education […] The post Education: Accolades appeared first on Austin Daily Herald ..read more

Play-of-the-Day for the Meadow Greens – Ramsey Ladies Golf Club on Wednesday was “Partners Odd & Even.” Players paired up and decided prior to starting who would be scoring for their team on the odd holes and who would score on the even holes. Members subtracted handicap per hole for the team score. Winners on […] The post Meadow Greens-Ramsey Ladies Golf Club appeared first on Austin Daily Herald ..read more

Cheerleaders have become more and more scarce in Minnesota over the last decade, but the Austin Packer cheerleading team is making a comeback. The team received a boost in energy when Cassidy Beaujour took over as head coach last season. She has brought an intense approach that includes adding stunts to the routine and making […] The post Cheerleader revival: AHS brings tradition back to the forefront appeared first on Austin Daily Herald ..read more

When you least expect it, time catches up to you. In recent years I’ve started to notice athletes who I once covered while they were in high school starting and raising their only families. I’m sure it won’t be long before one of those kids is competing in a sport that I’ll be covering and […] The post Rocky Hulne: Something special about tradition appeared first on Austin Daily Herald ..read more

Carl K. Gaddis of Upper St. Clair, age 91 born September 18, 1932; passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024; beloved husband of Darlene (Peterson) Gaddis, loving father of Mark (Carol) Gaddis, Margaret (Simon) Beck, Scott (Julie) Gaddis, Aaron (Tammy) Gaddis, and Chip (Paige) Gaddis; cherished grandfather of Chris Beck, Steven Gaddis, Katie Gaddis […] The post Carl K. Gaddis, 91 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald ..read more