This Fall Magazine 2013

This Fall Activities Guide

2013

Your guide to fun this fall in Austin, MN & the Surrounding Areas!

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The Mower County Shopper is pleased to present our annual “This Fall” magazine.

We hope you enjoy using this activities guide throughout the fall season to plan your family outings and special day trips. There are many fun, affordable activities in Austin and the surrounding communities for every member of the family.

We are fortunate to live in an area rich in tradition, with so many communities eager to share their local bounty, great cuisine, and talent with all who visit.

“This Fall” is published and produced by The Mower County Shopper and supported by the many businesses featured inside. On Page 18 you will find the very popular Question Page with one question about each of the advertisers. It’s fun to search for the answers and discover something new about each business. So answer all the ad questions correctly and fill out the entry form for a chance to win a great prize. Good luck to you and “Thank You” for your participation.

Your comments and suggestions are always welcome.

Please find us on Facebook and share your ideas with us.

Thank you from the entire staff of The Mower County Shopper, and best wishes for an enjoyable fall season.

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Phone 507-437-7731 - Fax 507-437-7733 • 3405 W Oakland Ave, Austin MN 56912 The information contained in this guide has been published in good faith on the basis of information supplied to the publishers and designers. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information contained in this guide at the time of publishing, the publishers and designers cannot guarantee its accuracy and accepts no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation.

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Sept. 6-8, 2013 Annual Watermelon Festival Watermelon Crawl 3K/5K Run/Walk, Burn Out, Parade, Carnival, Live Entertainment Kellogg, MN (651) 565-4158 kellogg@cityofkellogg.org

show, music stage, kids’ fishing contest, history, bingo, Melodramas, Firemen’s Dance, grand parade Sunday, food and fun for the whole family!

Riverside Park and Downtown PO Box 202, Mantorville, MN 55955 (507) 635-3551 / (507) 635-5519 rruport@kmtel.com

Sept. 7, 2013 Taste of the Root River Trail Enjoy a down home, local experience. Savor the fare of great cooks. We’ve got your tastes covered. Part of a three weekend event along the Root River Trail System.

Rushford, Rushford Village, Houston (507) 467-2696 info@lanesboro.com Sept. 7-8, 2013 Marigold Days 48th Annual Mantorville Marigold Days includes huge antique and flea market, arts and crafts, quilt and flower

Olde Tyme Antiques 50422 262nd Street • Austin, MN

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Sept. 13-Oct. 27, 2013 SeptOberfest Celebration Join us for our Annual SeptOberfest Celebration. Relax and meandor through our small midwestern rivertown that showcases the season of fall like no other. Imagine artistic displays of thousands of pumpkins, cornstalks, flowers, bales, and gourds among the natural beauty of the Winding River, Vibrant Trees and Majestic Bluffs.

An explosion of color that you will remember for a lifetime. Join in with pumpkin races, scarecrow contests, entertainment, glorious food, pumpkin topiaries, largest pumpkins, free concerts, carriage rides and much more. www.wabashamn.org/septoberfest/

talk circle, and American Indian craft and food vendors.

Lake Park, Winona, MN www.winonadakotaunityalliance.org Sept. 14, 2013 Taste of the Root River Trail Enjoy a down home, local experience. Savor the fare of great cooks. We’ve got your tastes covered. Part of a three weekend event along the Root River Trail System.

Lansesboro, Whalan, Peterson (507) 467-2696 info@lanesboro.com

Sept. 13-15 Great Dakota Gathering The 10th Annual Great Dakota Gathering celebrates our developing and ongoing relationship between the people of Winona and the Dakota Nations. The Gathering focuses on educational opportunities and includes a traditional wacipi (powwow), moccasin tournament, education tent,

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Sept. 14, 2013 REFEST Individual and family-oriented workshops will educate participants about green living, energy conservation, and renewable energy. Learn how you can take action to conserve the Earth’s limited resources and make positive changes in your community.

Mower County Fairgrounds, Austin, MN www.re-fest.org Sept. 15, 2013 Autumn in the Village Noon - 4pm Enjoy the afternoon with friends and family as you take in the demonstrations, hands on activities, music, food and exhibits. We’ll have the usual attractions such as corn shelling and grinding, spinning and weaving, rope making, homemade soap, embroidery, wood shop demonstrations, photos in the photography shop, candy and souvenirs in our general store and activities in the one room schoolhouse, games and an archaeological dig Field Crest Care Center has a continuum of services to meet your needs:

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as well as a telegraphy demonstration and a special exhibit by the American Legion. There will be sandwiches, pie and ice cream and our famous sarsaparilla. Please plan to enjoy the afternoon with us as you take a journey back in time at your own local Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library & Village Freeborn County Historical Museum 1031 Bridge Ave N, Albert Lea, MN 56007 (507) 373-2316 susie@albertleatourism.org

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Serving 5:30-8:30 pm Legion Fry | Sept. 7th Southland Fry | Sept. 21st Legion Auxiliary Fry | Oct. 5th Sportsman’s Steak Fry | Oct. 12th DAC Fry | Oct. 19th Legion Fry | Nov. 2nd KC Steak Fry | Nov. 9th Adams Health Care Fry | Nov. 16th Legion Fry | Dec. 7th Lion’s Club Fry | Dec. 21st New Year’s Eve Fry | Dec. 31st Legion Fry | Jan. 4th SAL/Goodtime Riders/Cancer Pork Chop Feed | Jan. 11th Adams/Rose Creek Fire Dept. Fry | Jan. 18th Legion Fry | Feb. 1st Forte Milers Fry | Feb. 15th Legion Fry | Mar. 1st Sportsman’s Steak Fry | Mar. 8th Auxiliary Fish Fry | Mar. 14th Legion Fish Fry | Mar. 21st Legion Fry | Apr. 5th Creek Club Fry | Apr. 19th Museum Is Open 6 pm-8 pm Every Fry 507-585-3266

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Sept. 20-22, 2013 11 am-9 pm 2nd Annual Grape Stomp Festival!

Join our family as we celebrate this year’s harvest and grape stomp! We’re inviting everyone to the winery for a weekend of fun and wine. The weekend begins with a celebrity grape stomp, with stompers competing for their favorite local charities. The weekend continues with head to head grape stomping competition as teams of two compete to become the rulers of harvest.

Participants will also be competing to win “Best Costume!” To sign up your team of two for the grape stomp competition, register on line at fourdaughtersvineyard.com.

Festivities will run throughout the weekend! Live music, unique foods, grape tasting and free tours will round out the celebration.

Four Daughters Vineyard 78757 State Highway 16, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7300 http://fourdaughtersvineyard.com

Sept. 21, 2013 Taste of the Root River Trail Enjoy a down home, local experience. Savor the fare of great cooks. We’ve got your tastes covered. Part of a three weekend event along the Root River Trail System.

Fountain, Preston, Harmony (507) 467-2696 info@lanesboro.com Sept. 21, 2013 Fall Festival on Broadway Farmers Market Downtown Albert Lea, Cooking Demonstrations, Food Vendors, Hayrides, Kiddie Train Rides, Kids Activities, Car & Tractor Show 105 Broadway Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007 (507) 373-2316 susie@albertleatourism.org

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Sept. 21-22, 2013 Fall Button Harvest Festival This event held by the Minnesota Button Society offers attendees the opportunity to view and share their button collections.

Comfort Inn 2345 43rd St NW, Owatonna, MN 55060 (507) 451-7970

Sept. 28-28, 2013 Boats & Bluegrass Festival Boats and Bluegrass is a family friendly festival held on the Mississippi River in Winona, Minnesota. We pride ourselves in providing a fun, safe, and friendly festival environment.

Prairie Island Campground, Winona, MN (507) 450-5013 www.boatsandbluegrass.com

Spring Valley Senior Living For the Seasons of Your Life 507-346-7381 www.svseniorliving.com

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Sept. 28, 2013 Hormel Nature Center 8k Run & ONE-MILE Kid’s run Parents/Chaperone’s for the kid’s run are free.

All entrants will receive a Hormel Nature Center 8k t-shirt. Enjoy a fall run with your friends and family!

Pre-register by calling Dr. Eric Overby at 437-3269.

Pre-registration is a $18.00 fee for the 8k and $5.00 fee for the one-mile Kid’s run. Race day registration is $25.00 for the 8k and $7.00 for the one mile Kid’s run ages 12 and under.

Register with Dr. Eric Overby (507) 437-3269 700 1st Ave SW, Austin, MN www.facebook.com/HNC8k at Raceit.com Sept. 7-Oct. 1-27, 2013 Tweite’s Family Farm Come on out and enjoy the traditional 22 acre theme park with all of it’s amusements and activities. Or add to the day, by taking on the challenge of the Adventure Corn Maze. It is more than a walk in the stalks, while in the maze, you will complete the questions and answers,

find picture rubbings, decode the secret word and don’t forget about finger fortune.

Also Tweite’s food court and fudge shop will be open.

Looking for a pumpkin? The outdoor sale area and the walk to pumpkin patch will be waiting for you to find “that just right pumpkin!” tweitesfamilyfarm.com Byron, MN 55920 (507) 365-8035 Oct. 4-6, 2013 Harvest Fest A fall celebration in Owatonna! Harvest Fest includes a weekend filled with sidewalk sales throughout downtown, a merchant scarecrow contest, and activities at the Farmer’s Market.

Downtown Owatonna Owatonna, MN 55060 (507) 451-7970 oacct@owatonna.org

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Oct. 4-5, 201 30th Annual Halloween Warm Up Boo! Halloween Warm Up is celebrating 30 years of entertaining our community. The Nature Center and Matchbox Theatre will present a “SPOOK”TACULAR event in our enchanted forest. Select your time slot. Every ten minutes, a group of 25 are led into the “boo”tifulforest to meet the assorted spirits that reside there. This event is co-sponsored with Matchbox Children’s Theatre.

The program is appropriate for children ages 4-11.

All ages are welcome! $6.00 per person (Includes apple cider & cookie) TICKET LOCATION: Super Fresh Produce, Bakery & Garden Center, 2104 4th Street NW (507) 437-6554

whether inside or outside, it’s the best time of year for a festival!

New Ulm, MN www.newulmoktoberfest.com Oct. 5, 2013 Johnny Appleseed Festival Held at the peak of the fall foliage display. Fresh apples & apple products. Live music, arts & crafts fair, seller’s market, apple pie sales & social, farmer’s market, children’s activities, inflatable rides, petting zoo, book sale, kid pedal tractor pull, & more!

Lake City, MN www.lakecity.org/johnnyappleseed.html

Oct. 4-12, 2013 Oktoberfest Oktoberfest is held the first two full weekends in October and has evolved into a joint festival between four main entities around New Ulm. Come out and join the fun,

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Oct. 5, 2013 Harvest Day Experience 19th century harvesting in SE MN. Visitors will learn about planting, cultivating & harvesting different varieties of crops through hands on demonstrations. They will see corn harvesting, grain fanning, cider pressing, corn shelling, as well as quilting and apple pie baking.

Historic Forestville 21899 County 118, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2785 forestville@mnhs.org

Becky Buller (Saturday only), Wild Goose Chase Cloggers (Sunday only), Curtis and Loretta and Scottish Dancers; colonial crafts for sale: woodworking, pottery, clothing, blacksmithing, fiber arts, jewelry, candles, and art. $12 for adults and $7 for children 6-11 years of age.

Children 5 years and younger are free. A Family Pass can be purchased for $25 at the gate. Advance tickets: call toll free 1-800-658-2526. Adult tickets are $10 in advance and children tickets are $6.

Bancroft Bay Park, Albert Lea, MN 56007 (507) 402-6371 susie@albertleatourism.org

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Oct. 12, 2013 Apple Butter Making Day Experience the fall activity of making apple butter the old-fashioned way. This day-long autumn event begins with boiling cider and apples in a 20 gallon copper pot and ends with sweet tasty homemade apple butter. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

21899 County 118, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2785 forestville@mnhs.org Oct. 26-27, 2013 Native American Fall Arts and Crafts Expo Craft classes, drumming, dancing and Storytelling. Storytelling by Nakoma Volkman, 6pm-9pm Saturday. Royalty dance competition 2pm Saturday, Dancers Must register

by Noon. Jr Warrior/princess Ages 5-11. Sr Warrior/ princess Ages 12-17 Contestants must be in full regalia Authentic Native American foods, artwork and crafts available for sale. For more information, please contact Kim at (507) 272-0846.

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Oct. 26, 2013 Preston Pumpkin Fest Pumpkin decorating contest, children’s costume contest, pumpkin recipe tasting contest, children’s games, craft fair, outdoor wagon rides, and more.

P.O. Box 657., Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2153 / (507) 765-2100 kdahl@prestonmn.org Oct. 27, 2013 Winter Southern Minnesota Coin, Stamp, & Currency Show This event showcases dealers specializing in selling, buying or trading coins, currency, and stamps. Sponsored by the Rochester Area Coin Club.

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Nov. 9-10, 2013 Holiday Harvest Wine & Food Festival Each ticket holder will receive a wine trail glass and a six-bottle wine tote at the first winery visited. Their ticket and wine glass will entitle the holder to free wine and food tasting at each winery. You can pay for your ticket at the winery or online, using PayPal. Online purchasers should bring their PayPal receipt to the first winery visited. Plan to enjoy the event for the entire weekend, and visit all nine wineries! Start as far away as you can, and work your way home!! Please have a designated driver (sorry no wine tasting, but a lot of great local food). Registration at the event is $30 per person. Designated driver tickets are $10 per person.

The Great River Road Wine Trail greatriverroadwinetrail.org/events/events.html Nov. 22, 2013 Glows Help Fairmont kick off the holiday season with the annual Glows event. Stop out to the Fairmont Airport to

watch Santa arrive on the North Pole Express. Then head over to help line the street from Ward Park to Lincoln Park and watch the parade of lights. Come see the wonderful floats, thousands of lights and Santa once again.

Fairmont Airport, Fairmont, MN (507) 235-5547

A To Z Treasures

New Antique Store in Oak Park Mall Austin, MN Antique and Vintage Furniture • Collectibles - Glassware - Pottery Toys - Dolls - Games - Pictures • Lamps - Lighted Beer Signs And Much Much More!

Drawing held every month for 3 buried Mystery Treasures!

Bring entry form in and you could win!

Name:___________________________Phone:_____________________ Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm • Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

SIGN UP NOW FOR FALL LESSONS PIANO • GUITAR • BASS • DRUMS

QUALIFIED TEACHING STAFF Lessons Available Monday thru Thursday & Saturday • Music Books • Rentals & Repairs • Sheet Music • Gift Boutique • Ludwig Drums

• AMPS • Korq Keyboards & Digital Pianos • Acoustic & Electric Guitars

• Band & Orchestra Accessories

Apold Music

WITH ALLOC LAMINATE FLOORING Alloc laminate flooring creates a warm environment inside your home without compromising the environment outside.

We know we’re all in this together.

It’s just in our nature to build cost effectively. And if we find ways to save thousands or even millions, you’ll see it back.

Never cutting corners. But always seeing around the next corner.

We use sawdust and wood scrapings that would otherwise be discarded to craft our superior performance flooring.

Together we see a way

Over 30 Years Serving the Austin Area & Beyond

106 W Oakland Ave., Austin, MN 437-7217

We manufacture responsibly by diverting 100% of our waste from landfills and utilizing it as energy.

Doors & Floors, Inc.

101 11th St. SE Austin • 433-3420

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm • Thurs 8am-6pm • Closed Saturdays

When we find savings, you get savings.

Our authentic wood looks are achieved through eco-friendly printing processes, and 100% of our aluminum and packaging comes from recycled materials. a beautiful home environment should never come at the expense of our outdoor environment.

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THE NEW SMITTY'S TAVERN Grand Meadow

105 11th St SE, AUSTIN, MN • 507-434-7102

TAPPER TUESDAYS

Healthcare Center

“till the keg blows!”

and The Meadows Assisted Living

...because the journey matters.

ST. ANSGAR, IA 641-713-4900

210 E Grand Ave • PO Box 365 Grand Meadow, MN 55936

$1.00 16 oz. glass PRIZE at the last glass of beer drawn

(507) 754-5212

Come see what brand we choose - different each week!

Julie Vettelson

M-Tue Noon-10pm; W-S Noon-Close; Sun 11:30-8pm Kitchen Open ‘till 8 pm

(Tealwood facility since 1996)

Executive Director

VISIT US AT OUR NEW LOCATION

IS IT TIME TO REPAIR OR REPLACE?

1403 15th Avenue NW, Austin, MN 55912 (507) 433-3353 www.cornerstonefr.com We can help you gain a better understanding of the financial strategies behind

• Comprehensive College Planning • Estate and Wealth Preservation • Fee Only Investment Advisory • Retirement Income Planning Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.

We invite you to call us to set up a complimentary visit to determine how we may be able to add value to your financial future.

24 Hour Service

Investment Advisory Services offered through Royal Fund Management, LLC

AUTOMOTIVE

Newly Remodeled Special Weekend Rates

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3303 W. Oakland Ave., Austin, MN 55912 Tel. (507) 437-7774 • FAX: (507) 437-7775 E-mail: gm.mn417@choicehotels.com

LUBE, OIL & FILTER

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Includes up to 5 quarts of standard oil and 12 point service check. *Most Trucks• •Expires Expires9/15/2013 10/31/13 *Most Cars Cars and and Trucks

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Toll Free: 1-866-396-0105

Austin Tire

415 10th St NE • Austin

Historic...Romatic...

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Bob, Ruth Ann, & Marion Lund 218 Winona Street, Chatfield 507-867-3806 Info@oakenwaldrterrace.com oakenwaldterrace.com

This Fall...

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HANSON TIRE SERVICE

• Alignment • Brakes • Tune-Ups

• Suspension • Oil Change • Air Conditioning

Auto • Truck

Bruce

Matt

• Farm Tires

1200 North Main • Austin

Monday-Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm • Saturday 7:30am - 12:00pm

433-3419 • 1-800-246-3419

The Hometown Advantage!

• More Appliances • More Tools • More Lawn & Garden • Now Featuring Mattresses!

• Oak Park Mall, Austin, MN 507-437-9292 • 715 Main St, Osage, IA 641-732-3200

Voted Best Assisted Living Community in Mower County!

Stop by Primrose Retirement Community of Austin and see for yourself why we say...

STUSSY CONSTRUCTION, INC. & PAULSON ROCK PRODUCTS 61906 240TH AVE. MANTORVILLE, MN 55955

OFFICE: 507-635-3441 FAX: 507-635-5494 QUARRY: 507-635-2421 EMAIL: STUSSY@KMTEL.COM SANDANDGRAVELMN.COM

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Dance with

Just For Kix! Changing Lives One Dancer at a Time.

Register for the 2013-14 Season

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SEPTEMBER 2nd, 3rd & 5th • 4:00-6:30pm •

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Classes Start In September Marny Rohr (507) 433-1966

austin_mn@justforkix.com

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* In network provider for many health insurance plans *

FOR CLASS SCHEDULE • GO TO: justforkix.com/danceclasses/austin_mn

With something as important and lasting as a new kitchen or bath, it’s smart to do business with someone right here in our community who will stand behind their work. And you expect American-made, lifetime-warranty quality.

Showplace cabinetry from Freeborn Lumber offers both.

Stop in and talk in over with us soon. And ask us about special factory-direct savings.

971 Plaza St, Albert Lea 507-377-4284 freebornlumber.com M-F 7:30am-5pm; Thurs ‘til 7pm

AL Magazine Fall 2013

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Professional-Grade Building Materials Contractorsand andHomeowners Homeownerschoose choose...ProBuild Contractors . . . ProBuild

SeptOberfest Wabasha, MN September 13 to October 27, 2013

Kitchen Experts Free Estimates!

3714 4th Street NW, AUSTIN

P: 433-3454

ENDRES Window Cleaning

Handipped Chocolates, Ice Cream & Old Fashioned Candies 420 N. Main Street, Mantorville, MN 507-635-5814

We service the following areas: • Albert Lea, MN • Austin, MN • Faribault, MN • Lake Mills, IA • Mankato, MN • Madison Lake, MN • Northfield, MN • Owatonna, MN • Rochester, MN • Winona, MN

• Residential • Commercial • Store Front • New Construction • Mid-Rise

Get a clear picture on window cleaning services. The Quality Shines Through.

1101 8th Ave SE, Austin, MN • 507-437-3633 or 877-437-3633 website: www.endreswc.com Member of IWCA Serving Austin and surrounding area since 1988

• NO LIDS! NO LIDS! NO LIDS!

! y a d o t t i s i V

Not currently recycling?

Live Eagle programs daily!

11am, 1pm and 3pm

We’re Here to Help You

Recycle More!

Tip for Successful Recycling

Lids are NOT recyclable. Always remove the lids on plastic containers, including caps, pump-sprayers, etc.

Call MC Recycling Center for information on how to get started.

Celebrate the beauty of the Mississippi River valley in every season

507-437-9551

Three free bins are available for pick up to help you sort your recyclables by Paper, Cans & Glass, and Plastic.

Free curbside collection is available for residents of Austin, Mapleview, Brownsdale, Grand Meadow, Adams, LeRoy and Taopi.

Be sure to get a pickup schedule for your area when you get your bins. An Acceptable Materials List is included.

Visit: www.co.mower.mn.us/recyling.html for complete details

grams! o r p l a i c Spe September 28th - Birds of Prey October 5th and 6th - Chainsaw artist Joe Semler October 12th - US Fish and Wildlife rangers October 24th - Kenny Salway, The Last River Rat

Details at nationaleaglecenter.org 50 Pembroke Ave Wabasha, MN

Enter to Win ...

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Answer all the ad questions correctly & qualify for the Grand Prize Drawings

Your chance to win Two Dinner and Show Tickets to Chanhassen Dinner Theatre’s or a One Night Stay at the Blue Belle Inn Bed & Breakfast in St. Ansgar, IA. 1. What big 2-day event is held in Albert Lea on October 5th and 6th? _ ___________________________________________________________ 2. What business on North Main sells Good Year tires? ___________________________________________________________ 3. W hat business carries Gutter Helmet and Renewal by Andersen windows?___________________________________________________ 4. What Cafe offers breakfast all day and offers daily lunch specials. ___________________________________________________________ 5. What Cooperative is a “Community of Friends and Neighbors”? ___________________________________________________________ 6. Which business can you “Bundle and Save with Dish”? ___________________________________________________________ 7. W hat business has a retail store in both Austin’s Oak Park Mall and in Osage, Iowa? _______________________________________________ 8. What credit union wants you to “become a member”?_____________ 9. What business sells Showplace kitchen and bath cabinets? ___________________________________________________________ 10. Where can you find quilting project ideas and materials? ___________________________________________________________ 11. ALLOC Laminate Flooring can be found at what business? ___________________________________________________________ 12. “ Changing Lives One Dancer at at Time” is a statement from which dance studio?_______________________________________________ 13. Where do you find a high pressure cleaning equipment dealer? ___________________________________________________________ 14. W hich business can clean residential/commercial/store front/new construction/mid-rise windows and has served Austin and surrounding area since 1988?_________________________________ 15. Where can you find Korg Keyboards & Digital Pianos? ___________________________________________________________ 16. Which antique business also conducts estate sales?______________ 17. W hich insurance agency can protect your dreams for less than you think?______________________________________________________ 18. What Austin business sells Professional-Grade Building Materials? ___________________________________________________________ 19. What Adams club has a regular Chicken Fry?____________________ 20. W hich new antique store has a drawing held every month for 3 buried Mystery Treasures?____________________________________ 21. Which business say that they can fence anything in or anything out? ___________________________________________________________ 22. W ho’s statement reads, “The treatment you need, the compassion you deserve”?__________________________________________________ 23. Who is your only local hometown hauler?_______________________ 24. W hat business has a different brand of beer each week on Tapper Tuesdays?__________________________________________________ 25. W ho has one of Southern Minnesota’s best kept secrets? ___________________________________________________________

26. What business is located at 227 North Main Street, Austin, MN? ___________________________________________________________ 27. W hat Adams, MN business offers GeoComfort™ geothermal systems?___________________________________________________ 28. What company is never cutting corners, but always seeing around the next corner?_____________________________________________ 29. Who won Minnesota Restaurant Association 2012 Restaurant of the Year Award?________________________________________________ 30. Who has Car Side Service, Large Picnic Area and Indoor Dining Room?_____________________________________________________ 31. Where is the 8K Trail Run?____________________________________ 32. Where can you get sand and gravel?___________________________ 33. Who has new inventory arriving weekly and daily specials? ___________________________________________________________ 34. Who offers sushi and a Mongolian BBQ?________________________ 35. Who can do diesel repair on most vehicles?_____________________ 36. Where is Southern Minnesota’s Premier Bed & Breakfast? ___________________________________________________________ 37. W here can you celebrate the beauty of the Mississippi River valley in every season?______________________________________________ 38. Who has new student housing coming in Fall, 2014?______________ 39. W hich business installs Armstrong Air HVAC systems? ___________________________________________________________ 40. Who was voted best Assisted Living Community in Mower County? ___________________________________________________________ 41. Who says “No Lids, No Lids, No Lids”?_________________________ 42. Who should you call for all your auction needs?__________________ 43. W ho has a variety of on-site produced Minnesota wine available for tasting?____________________________________________________ 44. Where can you find more than a Care Center?___________________ 45. What business is located in St. Ansgar?________________________ 46. Where are socks still available?________________________________ 47. Where is Crest View Villa?____________________________________ 48. Where do you arrive as a guest and leave as a friend?____________ 49. Where can you buy 3 and get 1 free?___________________________ 50. Where is the Meadows Assisted Living?_________________________ 51. Where can you get breakfast, lunch and dinner all day long? ___________________________________________________________ 52. Who offers Retirement Income Planning?_______________________ 53. Who invites you to join our team today?________________________ 54. Where can you get hand dipped chocolates and ice cream?

55. W hat newly remodeled hotel is located at 3303 W. Oakland, Austin, MN and has special weekend rates?_____________________

Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mail, fax, scan or bring your entry form to The Mower County Shopper, 3405 W. Oakland Ave., Austin, MN 55912 by Wednesday, September 4, 2013.

One entry per household. FAX: 507-437-7733. PHONE: 507-437-7731. Email sales@mowercountyshopper.com. Carriers & employees not eligible to enter & win. Drawing held on Friday, September 6, 2013. Winners announced Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the Mower County Shopper. Thank you for your entry!

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