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Welcome 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. 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 55912 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. 5-7, 2014 Annual Watermelon Festival Watermelon Crawl 3K/5K Run/Walk, Burn Out, Parade, Carnival, Live Entertainment Kellogg, MN 651-565-4158 kellogg@cityofkellogg.org Sept. 6, 2014 9:00 a.m. Race 9:45 a.m. Race Awards 10:00 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Hormel Foods 5K Our Way Race & Fun Run/Walk Race begins and ends at Hormel Foods Corporate Office North. Get out and get active by participating in a community 5K Race & Fun Run/Walk for the entire family!

Entry Fee: $20 adults; $10 children under 12; $50 max per family. Awards for 5K participants and goodie bag and activities for child participants. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome. Proceeds go to the Women’s Leadership Initiative. To register on-line visit www.regonline. com/5kourway. For additional information please visit the 5K Our Way Facebook page.

Sept. 6, 2014 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

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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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Wednesday: Burger Night 5:30-8:00 pm & Meat Raffle 5:30-7:30 pm Thursday: Bingo 6:30 pm Friday: Meat Raffle Mania & Entertainment Saturday: Bar Bingo 2:00 pm & Eve. Entertainment Sunday: Minnesota Vikings

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Sept. 6-7, 2014 Marigold Days 49th Annual Mantorville Marigold Days includes huge antique and flea market, arts and crafts, quilt and flower 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. 9, 2014 6:00 p.m.

Author Sherrie Hansen, owner of Saint Ansgar’s Blue Belle Inn, visits the Austin Public Library to talk about her new book in her Wildflowers of Scotland series. Sherrie will provide audience members with Scottish caramel shortbread treats from her B&B, give a 20-minute presentation, and sign books.

City of Spring Valley 201 S. Broadway 507-346-7367 Spr ingValley.govoffice.com Fall and Winter Schedule of Events

Sept. 6 City Wide Rummage Sale Sept. 15 Clash at the Creek Sept. 17-20 DeerCreek Speedway - Fall Jamboree Sept. 18 Good Earth Village - The Launch Project, ft. Jay Bakker Oct. 10-11 Good Earth Village - Youth Blast, grades 3-6 Oct. 11 Business EXPO Oct. 16 Good Earth Village - The Launch Project ft. Rachel Held Evans Oct. 24-25 Good Earth Village Youth Blast, grades 3-6, 6-8 Oct. 30 Good Earth Village -The Good Gifts Gala Nov. 7-8 Good Earth Village - Youth Blast, Grades 3-6 Nov. 14-15 Good Earth Village - Youth Blast, Grades 6-8 Nov. 22 Chateau de Chic- Girl’s Night Out Dec. 13 Breakfast With Santa Dec. 13 Christmas on Historic Broadway

Lodging

Sping Valley Inn and Suites 1-888-254-6835 | www.springvalleyinnsuites.com Glad Gatherings Victorian Retreat Home 1-507-346-2416, | www.gladgatherings.com

Sept. 12-Oct. 27, 2014 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/ Wabasha, MN Sept. 12-14 Great Dakota Gathering The 11th 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 ROCHESTER, MN

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SEPT 27 - OCT 8, 2014

$1699

WASHINGTON DC & GETTYSBURG

OCTOBER 13 - 19, 2014

$1079

AUTUMN IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS

OCTOBER 21 - 26, 2014

$879

CHRISTMAS BRANSON NOVEMBER 6 - 9, 2014 $559 LEGENDS IN CONCERT, BILLY DEAN, DANIEL O’DONNELL, GRAND COUNTRY JUBILEE CHRISTMAS BRANSON NOVEMBER 13 - 16, 2014 BALDKNOBBERS JAMBOREE, GATLIN BROTHERS, DANIEL O’DONNELL, DIXIE STAMPEDE DINNER SHOW

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CHRISTMAS BRANSON NOVEMBER 20 - 23, 2014 THE TEXAS TENORS, A TRIBUTE TO PATSY CLINE, DANIEL O’DONNELL, THE OSMOND BROTHERS WITH THE LENNON SISTERS

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OAK RIDGE BOYS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - CRYSTAL GRAND THEATER FLORIDA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, LAS VEGAS & ARIZONA SPRING MYSTERY TOUR - ALL NEW 7 DAY TOUR!

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FEBRUARY 1 - 14, 2015

$2099

MARCH 2 - 19, 2015

$2649

APRIL 6 - 12, 2015

$989

APRIL 17 - 25, 2015

$3499

MYRTLE BEACH & CHARLESTON, SC

MAY 2 - 10, 2015

$1299

HOLLAND, MI TULIP FESTIVAL

MAY 8 - 10, 2015

$459

MAY 15 - 17, 2015

$399

NW CIRCLE & YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

JUNE 11 - 26, 2015

$2349

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI

JUNE 12 - 14, 2015

$449

NIAGARA FALLS & TORONTO, ONT

JUNE 15 - 20, 2015

$879

JULY 4 - 12, 2015

$1539

KANSAS SPEEDWAY - SPRINT CUP & NATIONWIDE RACES OCTOBER 2 - 5, 2015

$569

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wacipi (powwow), moccasin tournament, education tent, talk circle, and American Indian craft and food vendors.

Unity Park, Winona, MN www.winonadakotaunityalliance.org

round out the celebration.

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

Sept. 12-13, 2014 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

3rd 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

Sept. 13, 2014 Celebrate Albert Lea Events include-Color Dash/Run 5K, craft, home based business and farmers market vendors. Kiddie train, kids activities, cooking demonstrations and tractor show.

507-373-2316 www.albertleatourism.org

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Sept. 13, 2014 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.

Houston, Rushford, Rushford Village 507-467-2696 info@lanesboro.com

• “Echoes From The Past” A Journey Into History - August 20 • Wind Down Wednesday - August 20 • BIB BBQ Kansas City Cookoff August 22-23 • Albert Lea Floats Celebration - August 23 • Family Festival of Sport & Arts - August 24 • Cruise to the Cove - August 28 • Celebrate Albert Lea - September 13 • Fountain Lake Powerboat Races - September 20 • Autumn in the Village September 21 • Big Island Rendezvous October 4-5 • ACT Theaters “The Summer Times 12 Haunting of Hill House” October 9-12 & 15-18 Eddie Cochran Weekend — June 8, 9 & 10 Dale Merriams Carnival — June 30-July 5 Strawberry Festival on Broadway — June 30 3rd of July Parade 4th of July Car Show — July 4 4th of July Fireworks April Sorenson Memorial Half Marathon — July 7 ACT Theatre “Oliver” — July 12-15 & July 18-21 Wind Down Wednesdays — July 18 & August 15 Battle of the Bands — July 21 Freeborn County Fair — July 31-August 5 “Echoes From The Past” A Journey Into History — August 15 Cruise to the Cove — August 23 BIB BBQ Kansas City Cookoff — August 24 & 25 Autumn in the Village — September 16 Fountain Lake Powerboat Races — September 16 Fall Festival on Broadway — September 22 Big Island Rendezvous — October 6 & 7

Albert Lea Convention & Visitors Bureau 102 W. Clark St • 373-2316

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Sept. 13th, 2014 8:00 p.m.

Austin Jaycees Street Dance Come out to Torges Live in Austin MN, where the Austin Jaycees will be holding a street dance as their Christmas for Kids kick-off fundraiser. The Tracy Blake Project will be playing high energy rock and dance music on stage outside starting at 8 pm. $5 cover will go to Jaycees Fundraiser.

For more information contact Chelsey at 507-433-1000.

Torges Live 1701 4th St NW Austin, MN 55912

Sept. 20, 2014 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.refest.org Sept. 20, 2014 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.

Lanesboro, Whalen, Peterson 507-467-2696 info@lanesboro.com

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Sept. 19-20, 2014 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. 27, 2014 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Annual Fall Harvest Celebration Mower County Historical Society Annual celebration featuring arts and crafts, wagon rides, demonstrations, kid’s activities, Thresher’s dinner. Free and open to all ages. Call 507-437-6082.

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2301 10th St. NW, Austin, MN (behind Walmart)

507-433-1310

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Come to the Austin Village Co - op All the comforts of home are available here but, with a maintenance free lifestyle.

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Sept. 21, 2014 Noon - 4:00 p.m.

Autumn in the Village 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 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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Sept. 20-Oct. 26, 2014 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 Sept. 24, 2014 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Fall Dinner Grace Lutheran Church, Austin, MN

Sept. 25-28, 2014 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

Best Margaritas in Town

Party Room Available

(507) 434-5975

227 North Main Street • Austin, MN 55912

Every Day-Food and Drink Specials Hours:

Sun.-Thu. 11:00 am - 9:00 pm; Fri. - Sat. 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

We’re Here to Help You

Recycle More!

New England..................Sept. 24-Oct. 5............$1719 Carolinas in the Fall......October 18-27............$1309 • • • • • • •

Biltmore Estate House America’s Largest Home Biltmore Gardens Biltmore Winery & Tasting Biltmore Farm Village Chimney Rock Park Blue Ridge Mountains

• Alabama Theatre show ONE • 2 nights with Ocean-Front rooms in Myrtle Beach, SC • 1 free day In Myrtle Beach • Carriage tour of Charleston, SC • Savannah, Georgia • Guided tour of Savannah

Tip for Successful Recycling

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

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

Branson,Eureka Springs.November 5-9..............$659 • • • • •

2nd Largest Statue of Christ Eureka Springs, Arkansas Thorn Crown Glass Chapel Guided tour of Eureka Springs Shopping in Eureka Springs

Daniel O’Donnell Jonah the Play Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Baldknobber’s Hillbilly Jamboree Brett Family show

Branson, MO...................November 12-16...........$659 • Daniel O’Donnell • Pierce Arrow • Clay Cooper

• Showboat Branson Belle • Red, Hot & Blue • Dutton Family show

• Mel Tillis • Hughes Brothers • Presley’s Country Jubilee

• Jonah the Play • New Jersey Nights • Dalena Ditto

Branson, MO...................November 17-21...........$659

Arizona..............................February 1-12..............$1899 Texas..................................Feb. 21-Mar. 2.............$1469 New Orleans....................March 16-25.................$1599

Call today for a detailed brochure or a current mailer.

507-529-8687 / 1-866-277-8687 Toll Free / Rochester, MN. All prices above based on double occupancy

All of our tours depart from: Albert Lea, Austin, Rochester, Dexter, St Charles, Winona, and La Crosse, WI.

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507-437-9551

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

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Sept. 27, 2014 9:00 a.m.

10th Annual Hormel Nature Center 8K Run & One-Mile Kid’s Run Enjoy a scenic fall run with your friends and family on the Nature Center trails! All ages & abilities are invited for this race benefiting the Nature Center, organized by Overby Orthodontics. Refreshments available along the course and following the race. All entrants will receive a Hormel Nature Center 8K t-shirt. Awards will be given out to all age divisions. Pre-Registration: $18.00 for the 8K, $5.00 for the One-Mile Kids Run (ages 12 & under).

Race-Day: $25.00 for the 8K, $7.00 for the One-Mile Kids Run. Register with Dr. Eric Overby 507-437-3269

Pam Hollrah-Asleson RN, CLNC, QP CEO-Owner phollrah-asleson@RNCandC.com

Mailing: POB 265, Lyle, MN 55953 Office: 105 E Oakland Ave. Austin, MN 55912 507-440-5733 www.HitYourHELPButton.com

Oct. 2-4, 2014 Harvest Fest A fall celebration in Owatonna! 12th Annual 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 Oct. 3-4 & 10-11, 2014 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, whether inside or outside, it’s the best time of year for a festival!

New Ulm, MN www.newulmoktoberfest.com

We carry beer, liquor and a wide variety of domestic and imported wines from vineyards you know & trust.

Free Bag Of Ice With Purchase

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Oct. 3-4, 2014 31st Annual Halloween Warm Up Boo! Halloween Warm Up is celebrating 31 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”tiful forest to meet the assorted spirits that reside there. The first group starts at 6:50 p.m. and the last group is at 9:10 p.m. 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

Oct. 4-5, 2014 Big Island Rendezvous and Festival Award winning & largest Midwest Early America “living history” reenactment. NEW THIS YEAR: Kevin Locke, Lakota Hoop Dancer (SATURDAY ONLY), gold panning and quillworking. Over 1000 participants, 300 tents, colonial cuisine includes funnel cakes, pork chops, pork/cheese topped baked potatoes, smoked turkey legs, kettle korn, homemade root beer; entertainment includes Roe Family Singers, Pop Wagner and Bob Bovee, Dick Kimmel and Company (Saturday only), 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

Oct. 4, 2014 Johnny Appleseed Festival Visit Our Website for Tickets and Information: Held at the peak of the fall foliage display. Fresh apples www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org & apple products. Live music, arts & crafts fair, seller’s Visit Our Website for Tickets and www market, apple pie sales & social, farmer’s market, chil- .bigislandfestivaland Visit Our Website for Tickets and Information: www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org dren’s activities, inflatable rides, petting zoo, book sale, kid pedal tractor pull, & more!

Lake City, MN August 22-23, 2014 www.lakecity.org/johnnyappleseed.html

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Oct. 11, 2014 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fee: $7 adults; $6 seniors & college students; $5 children age 6-17; $1 discount for MNHS members Apple Cider Day Minnesota is known for fruit crops, and farmers often had orchards with peach, pear, plum and cherry trees but most fruit trees were apples. Windfalls and culls were used to make cider, “the farmer’s champagne.” Assist the Meighen’s and their hired hands as the fruit of Johnny Appleseed fills the hopper of a small hand-operated cider press. Samples of cider and fresh baked apple pies complete the experience.

Historic Forestville 21899 County 118, Preston, MN 55965 507-765-2785 forestville@mnhs.org Oct. 11, 2014 Scandinavian Festival * Bazaar St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Austin

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Oct. 12, 2014 Fall Dinner St. Augustine Catholic Church, Austin Oct. 18, 2014 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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.

21899 County 118, Preston, MN 55965 507-765-2785 forestville@mnhs.org Oct. 25, 2014 Preston Pumpkin Fest Pumpkin decorating contest, children’s costume contest, pumpkin recipe tasting contest, children’s games, craft fair, outdoor wagon rides, and more.

PO Box 657, Preston, MN 55965 507-765-2153 / 507-765-2100 kdahl@prestonmn.org

Carry Outs Available 433-6000 1426 1st Ave SW Austin, MN Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 am-2 pm Sat. 7 am-2 pm Sun. 8 am-1 pm

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Ankeny’s Mini Mart #5 1400 14th Street NW, Austin

Visit our website www.landtoairexpress.com or call 507-625-3977

If good, homestyle cooking is what you’re hungry for, why not try the Sterling Cafe? Bev Skalicky has owned and operated the cafe for 17-1/2 years.

The Sterling Cafe serves breakfast all day and offers daily lunch specials.

There are breakfast specials on the weekends. Some of the homemade specialties include soups, rolls, carrot cake, brownies, and raisin bran muffins.

If you’re looking for GREAT food at affordable prices, stop at Sterling Cafe. Bev offers “Friendly Service and Every Customer is Important.”

Open 7 days a week.

Stop in today for a taste of Austin’s best homestyle cooking!

Our family owned and operated full service furniture store has served Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa for four generations.

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Our showroom offers a 33,000 square foot one level show room. 7,000 square feet of that being our Budget Shop!

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Oct. 25-26, 2014 28th Native American Fall Arts and Crafts Expo Craft classes, drumming, dancing and Storytelling.

Storytelling by Nakoma Volkman, 6 pm-9 pm 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. $2 door donation Olmsted County Fairgrounds 4H Building 1508 Aune Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904 507-272-0846 webmaster@nacsm.org

Oct. 26, 2014 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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.

Mayo Civic Center 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904 507-328-2222 info@mayociviccenter.org Oct. 29, 2014 5:30 p.m.

Fall Fest Westminister Presbyterian Church, Austin Nov. 1, 2014 Annual Beef Supper Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Lyle November 5th Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner Little Cedar Lutheran Church, Adams The Place - Boys & Girls Club; Rochester, MN

Frankie Bergeson Agency 507.396.8200 * Auto * Home * Life * Business * Toys * Health * Financial Services

Frankie Bergeson Insurance & Financial Services Representative “Proudly Serving Minnesota & Iowa” Cell: 507.951.5753 fbergeson@farmersagent.com

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Nov. 8-9, 2014 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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. 15, 2014 6:00 p.m.

A-Town Throwdown IV Come root for your favorite local amateur and professional mixed martial arts cage fighters at Holiday Inn

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Bring this coupon along with a friend, to Primrose and receive a free lunch for the two of you!

Please make your reservation by calling Melissa at 507.434.0600

and Austin Conference Center. This exciting show will start promptly at 6 pm and will include local favorite fighters such as Thomas Herrera and Chris Karge.

Tickets can be purchased from your favorite fighter, Holiday Inn front desk, or cagetix.com Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center 1701 4th St NW Austin, MN 55912 507-433-1000 Nov. 21, 2014 Glows Help Fairmont kick off the holiday season with the annual Glows event. Stop out to the Fairmont Airport to watch Santa arrive at 4:00 pm 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 at 6:00 pm.

Come see the wonderful floats, thousands of lights and Santa once again.

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Nov. 27, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m Thanksgiving Brunch Leave the cooking to us! Serving both breakfast and traditional thanksgiving items. Can accommodate parties of any size. Reservations highly recommended, very limited amount of walk-ins available. Contact Penny at 507-433-8000 for details.

Holiday Inn and Austin Conference Center 1701 4th St NW Austin, MN 55912 Nov. 28, 2014 5:00 p.m.

Austin’s Ultimate Ladies Night Out Join us for a night of fun filled festivities featuring HUNKS The Show, male revue brought in all the way from Las Vegas. The party starts at 5 pm with shopping and entertainment, doors open at 7 pm with the show starting at 8 pm. After party with music and

dancing in Torges Live. Hotel and Ticket packages available.

Contact Chelsey 507-433-1000 Austin Holiday Inn and Conference Center 1701 4th St NW Austin, MN 55912

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FALL & WINTER 2014-2015 BASKETBALL: Oct. 21-Dec. 4 2nd & 3rd Grades/4th- 6th Grades Non-traveling league. Practices held at Banfield, Tues & Thurs – Cost $17 INTRO TO ARCHERY: Dec. 29th - Cost $10. All equipment is provided. Ages 9-16 & Up YOUTH ARCHERY LEAGUE: Ages 9-18 Cost $40.

Jan. 7/8-Mar. 18/1.

INDOOR SOCCER: 2-5th Grades - Cost $17.

Jan. start.

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL: Grades 4, 5 & 6 - Cost $20. Oct 25-Dec 6, Sat mornings, Banfield Gym. Lower nets, lighter balls and skilled instructors AUSTIN YOUTH WRESTLING: Pre K to 6th grade.

Mon./Wed. beginning Dec. 1. Evenings at AHS Wrestling Rm

VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM: Ellis Middle School will be open to any area students, 5th-12th grades interested in the Austin Volleyball Club. Open gym is FREE & staffed with volleyball coaches to work on skills. Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8 & 15 6:30-8pm AUSTIN AREA VOLLEYBALL CLUB: Watch for info on Jan. sstart Cost $50 for 9th-12th gr.

Cost $25 for 8th gr. & under YAC: Opens late Sept. The YAC (Youth Activity Center) is open for all Youth grades 5-12 in Mower County. All activities are FREE & Supervised courtesy of Mower County and the City of Austin.

Located in Riverside Arena, enter NE door. PUBLIC SKATING: Riverside and Packer Arena Info Call 433-1881

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Enter to Win 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 or a One Night Stay at the Blue Belle Inn Bed & Breakfast in St. Ansgar, IA 1. How long has Bev owned and operated her cafe? _____________________________________________________________________

31. Who offers multiple daily trips to many Southern MN locations? _____________________________________________________________________

2. What big 2 day event is held in Albert Lea on October 4th and 5th? _____________________________________________________________________

32. Who has a newly expanded happy hour?_______________________________

3. What brand of tires are sold at Hanson Tire Service?_______________________

34. Who exceeds patients’ expectations every day?_________________________

4. What business will give you a free bag of ice with a purchase? _____________________________________________________________________ 5. Where do you get all the comforts of home with a maintenance free lifestyle? _____________________________________________________________________ 6. What office is Jeanne Poppe seeking?___________________________________ 7. What business offers 1-5 day Kitchen Updates (Kitchen Tuneup) and is the only one to offer the Top 10 Appliance Brands, plus is locally owned & operated? _____________________________________________________________________ 8. Where can you go to watch fireflies or check out many species of birds while rocking on the porch with a cup of coffee?_________________________________ 9. What lake are the fountains on?________________________________________ 10. What business has served Southern MN and Northern IA for 4 generations? _____________________________________________________________________

33. Who has a research library that’s open all year?_________________________ 35. Who has a continuum of services to meet your needs? _____________________________________________________________________ 36. What company handles payroll and payroll tax?_________________________ 37. Where can you find historic, romantic and elegant lodging? _____________________________________________________________________ 38. Who is running for the MN House 27B with a statement “Plan For Prosperity It All Starts With A Job”?________________________________________________ 39. What can you get at 10% Off with all new patient appointments at the Adams Dental Clinic?___________________________________________________ 40. What day/date and time is the Cookie Decorating at WalMart?______________ 41. Where can you find Julio’s Bar?_______________________________________

11. Where is the one place to stay, celebrate, meet and enjoy?_________________

42. Where do you go to register for 2014-2015 Fall & Winter activities? _____________________________________________________________________

12. True or False: Both of these products, ABC Seamless Siding and Gutter Helmet Leaf Protection offer a Lifetime Warranty?__________________________________

43. Between what hours can you make a Wednesday or Friday appointment at the Sterling Beauty Salon?_______________________________________________

13. Who’s having a Book Sale in October?__________________________________ 14. Where can you get a free lunch?_______________________________________

44. What events are the Austin Eagles Club booking now? _____________________________________________________________________

15. Who provides the safest, most comprehensive, flight training possible? _____________________________________________________________________

45. What address can you find the 1910 Mexican Kitchen at?__________________ 46. What business does GeoComfort Geothermal Systems?__________________

16. Who has the new Mendota FullView gas fireplaces and inserts? _____________________________________________________________________

47. What insurance agency has a statement, “Because we care, we offer

17. Where can you attend Christmas on Historic Broadway?__________________

48. What business still does your shirts on-site and by hand?_________________

18. Who has a Belle Plaine location?______________________________________ 19. Where can you get free golf this fall?___________________________________ 20. What business does absolutely free appraisals?_________________________ 21. Who repairs foreign and domestic cars?________________________________ 22. Where can you get a cultivating community, care and choice? _____________________________________________________________________ 23. Who offers rock products, sand and gravel?____________________________ 24. Who is coming together for the cure?__________________________________ 25. Who has been offering superb cuisine since 1954?_______________________ 26. Where can you work, stay in the Midwest and be home often? _____________________________________________________________________ 27. How can you buy socks?_____________________________________________ 28. What facility offers fully furnished post hospital stay units? _____________________________________________________________________ 29. Where can you pass on your experience to a young person in need? _____________________________________________________________________ 30. Where can you get three free bins?____________________________________

Life Insurance”?_______________________________________________________ 49. What motorcoach tour service has a trip going to the Calgary Stampede & Canadian Rockies on July 4-12, 2015?_____________________________________ 50. Who is now selling new and used guns?________________________________ 51. What business is a third generation ownership?_________________________ 52. Where will Jag Tours take you on February 1-12, 2015?___________________ 53. Who serves you with Compassion, Caring, Service with Respect? _____________________________________________________________________ 54. Who is a high pressure cleaning equipment dealer?______________________ 55. If you are looking to book a restaurant party room, in Austin, who will you contact?______________________________________________________________ 56. Who sells ALLOC Laminate Flooring?__________________________________ 57. Who is the only local home town residential waste removal hauler? _____________________________________________________________________ 58. Life Safety: 4 U provides two (2) U-2-Can Trainings - name the 2. _____________________________________________________________________ 59. Who’s sole focus is to serve the community by building strong relationships and giving back?_______________________________________________________

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 10, 2014.

One entry per household. FAX: 507-437-7733. PHONE: 507-437-7731. Email officemanager@mowercountyshopper.com. Carriers & employees not eligible to enter & win. Drawing held on Friday, September 12, 2014. Winners announced Tuesday, Sept. 16 in the Mower County Shopper. Thank you for your entry!

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Thursday, October 9 Members only pre-sale from 6:30-8:30. Memberships may be purchased at the door. Friday-Sunday the sale is open to the public. Sunday afternoon is the bag sale. Donations of good quality used books, CDs, tapes, and DVDs may be dropped off at the library prior to the sale. Please note that donations of magazines, textbooks, and Reader's Digest condensed books will not be accepted.

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