AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Austin Minnesota. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/austin-mn 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/austin-mn https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:36:16 -0500 Schedule: July 1, 2022 8:00 p.m: MidnightStreet Dance, Torge's Live Parking Lot. Band: Time Machine  (70's & 80's Tribute Acts) $10 entry, https://www.americantowns.com/news/freedom-festival-2022-31383399-austin-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/freedom-festival-2022-31383399-austin-mn.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule: Saturday, August 27, 2022 KMSU Mankato Outdoor Stage 9:30 a.m: Little Warriors Drum Line 10:30 a.m: Mary Cutrufello 12:00 p.m: Austin https://www.americantowns.com/news/11th-annual-austin-artworks-festival-31417114-austin-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/11th-annual-austin-artworks-festival-31417114-austin-mn.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule:        Tuesday, August 9, 2022         5:00 p.m: Opening Ceremonies 5:30 p.m: https://www.americantowns.com/news/mower-county-fair-2022-31426316-austin-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mower-county-fair-2022-31426316-austin-mn.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Investments will help rebuild eight bridges and restore two bridges across city and surrounding region AUSTIN - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) https://www.americantowns.com/news/klobuchar-smith-secure-significant-federal-funding-to-strengthen-bridge-infrastructure-in-austin-31461006-austin-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/klobuchar-smith-secure-significant-federal-funding-to-strengthen-bridge-infrastructure-in-austin-31461006-austin-mn.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement today after learning former U.S. Rep. Pat Schroeder has passed away at 82: https://www.americantowns.com/news/mccollum-statement-on-the-passing-of-congresswoman-pat-schroeder-31550493-austin-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mccollum-statement-on-the-passing-of-congresswoman-pat-schroeder-31550493-austin-mn.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule: Friday, June 30, 2023 Eagles Club Independence Day Outdoor Dance 5:30-8:00: 507 Country 8:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Shades of Blue Saturday, https://www.americantowns.com/news/freedom-festival-2023-31583232-austin-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/freedom-festival-2023-31583232-austin-mn.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2023, the Austin ArtWorks Festival is Saturday and Sunday, August 26th and 27th in the heart of downtown Austin. Join us in celebrating 12 years of https://www.americantowns.com/news/12th-annual-austin-artworks-festival-31593298-austin-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/12th-annual-austin-artworks-festival-31593298-austin-mn.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule of Events: Fair Square Entertainment Tuesday- August 8, 2023 2:00- 3:00 p.m. - Falling Interlude - Bryer Mickelson 5:00 p.m. - https://www.americantowns.com/news/mower-county-fair-2023-31598838-austin-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mower-county-fair-2023-31598838-austin-mn.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Explore Music is designed to give 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students a memorable musical experience, and to provide teachers with an opportunity to https://www.americantowns.com/news/mmea-elementary-festivals-explore-music-2023-31622840-austin-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mmea-elementary-festivals-explore-music-2023-31622840-austin-mn.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Walz to Deliver State of the State Address on Sunday On Sunday, April 24 at 6 p.m., Governor Walz will deliver his fourth State of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-walz-weekly-briefing-april-22-2022-31352165-saint-paul-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-walz-weekly-briefing-april-22-2022-31352165-saint-paul-mn.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Baxter, MN – Those who travel on Highway 27 in the Osakis area will encounter the road closed and detoured as a six-month roadwork project gets https://www.americantowns.com/news/highway-27-osakis-roadwork-detour-begins-may-2-2022-31352471-baxter-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/highway-27-osakis-roadwork-detour-begins-may-2-2022-31352471-baxter-mn.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Public health, clinical labs play vital role in keeping people safe, healthy The work of Minnesota’s Public Health Laboratory and its many https://www.americantowns.com/news/states-laboratory-professionals-recognized-with-governors-tour-proclamation-at-mdh-31355028-saint-paul-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/states-laboratory-professionals-recognized-with-governors-tour-proclamation-at-mdh-31355028-saint-paul-mn.html Health and Fitness Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Walz Delivers State of the State Address On Sunday, Governor Walz delivered his fourth State of the State address to a joint convention of https://www.americantowns.com/news/minnesota-governor-timothy-james-walz-weekly-briefing-april-29-2022-31356997-saint-paul-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/minnesota-governor-timothy-james-walz-weekly-briefing-april-29-2022-31356997-saint-paul-mn.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 BAXTER, MN. – Residents and motorists who travel along Highway 10 east of Wadena may see smoke while crews conduct a prescribed fire on Tuesday, https://www.americantowns.com/news/mndot-prescribed-fire-planned-april-26-along-highway-10-east-of-wadena-31352476-baxter-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mndot-prescribed-fire-planned-april-26-along-highway-10-east-of-wadena-31352476-baxter-mn.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation honors the men and women who have been killed or injured while working on state https://www.americantowns.com/news/mndot-honors-fallen-transportation-workers-during-worker-memorial-day-31355057-saint-paul-mn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mndot-honors-fallen-transportation-workers-during-worker-memorial-day-31355057-saint-paul-mn.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500