Welcome to the Austin, MN area
We are excited to present the 2025 Experience SE Minnesota Guide! This guide highlights upcoming events, attractions and recreation in Austin and the surrounding areas, serving as a valuable resource for both visitors and local residents.
Produced and published by the Mower County Shopper, this guide is made possible through the support of the businesses featured within. Together, we work to strengthen our local economy. By supporting locally owned and operated businesses, you help keep dollars circulating within the community, fostering greater economic growth.
Eat, drink, and shop local—it just makes cents!
New Resident
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
WATER & ELECTRIC
Austin Utilities (507) 433-8886
NATURAL GAS
Austin Utilities (507) 433-8886
Minnesota Energy (800) 889-4970
TELEPHONE
Jaguar Communication (800) 250-1517
Charter Communication (877) 728-3126
CenturyLink (800) 261-1691
MEDICAL CENTER
Mayo Clinic Health System (507) 433-7351
CABLE TV
Charter Communication (877) 728-3126
POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Law Enforcement Center (507) 437-9400
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire (507) 433-3405
LICENSE & REGISTRATION
Driver License (507) 434-2675
Vehicle Registration (507) 433-8744
ORGANIZATIONS
Salvation Army (507) 437–4566
United Way (507) 437-2313
American Red Cross (507) 437-4589
The Austin Area Commission for The Arts
Paramount Theatre (507) 434-0934
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
U.S Postal Service (507) 434-4748
TRASH PICKUP
Waste Management (800) 222-6214
Kruckeberg Service (507) 216 -8080
Red Can (507) 437-9000
Harter’S
(507) 910-8053
EMPLOYMENT
Workforce Center (800) 734-6421
INTERNET SERVICE
PROVIDERS
Jaguar Communication (800) 250-1517
Charter Communication (877) 728-3126
Metro Net (507) 355-1000
CenturyLink (800) 261-1691
RECYCLING
Mower County Recycling Center (507) 437-9551
IMPORTANT TASKS WHEN RELOCATING
• Personal Information:
• Change your address: Inform all relevant organizations like banks, credit card companies, employers, government agencies, and subscription services about your new address.
· Legal and Administrative:
• Driver’s License: Apply for a new driver’s license in your new state.
• Vehicle Registration: Register your vehicle with your new state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Voter Registration: Check if you need to register to vote in your new community.
· Utilities and Housing:
• Set up utilities: Contact local providers to establish electricity, water, gas, garbage pick-up and internet services at your new home.
• Home Insurance:
Review and update your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy.
· Healthcare:
• Find a Doctor: Locate primary care physicians and specialists that fit your needs.
• Find a Dentist: Don’t wait until you have a dental emergency to find a dentist that you want to work with.
· Community Engagement:
• Explore your neighborhood:
Learn about local amenities, parks, grocery stores, and community events.
• Join local groups: Consider joining clubs, organizations, or volunteer groups that align with your interests.
Important Considerations:
• Pet Registration: If you have pets, inquire about local pet registration requirements.
• Banking: Consider opening a local bank account for easier transactions.
Calendar of Events
Every Tuesday
Story Time
Austin Public Library
10:30am-11:30am ages 2-5
Half hour of story time followed by a half hour of free play time! www.aplmn.org
Every Tuesday
Trivia Hoot and Ole’s 7:00pm- 8:30pm Find us on Facebook!
Every Wednesday
Open Clay
Austin ArtWorks Center 5:00pm – 8:00pm www.austinareaarts.org
Every Thursday
Creators Club
Austin ArtWorks Center 3:30pm – 4:30pm www.austinareaarts.org
Blind Draw Cornhole Tournament – Scoremagic Lansing Corners 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Every Friday
Friday Night Game Night
Hot Off the Press Comics and Coffee
6:30pm – 9:00pm
First Saturday of every Month
Social Hour & Storytime YMCA 10:00am – 11:30am www.ymcaatacrc.org
Every Saturday
Kids Studio Classes
Austin ArtWorks Center 10:30am – 12:00pm www.austinareaarts.org
Every Sunday
Pub Bingo
American Legion Post #91 12:00pm – 2:30pm Find us on Facebook!
APRIL 3RD
Yarn
Embellished Portraits
Austin ArtWorks Center
3:30pm – 4:30pm www.austinareaarts.org
APRIL 5TH
Tossing for Autism Hormel Historic Home
9:00am – 5:00pm Find us On Facebook!
Polymer Clay Earrings
Austin ArtWorks Center Ages 18+ 4:00pm – 7:00pm www.austinareaarts.org
APRIL 6TH
The Frog Prince of Spamalot Matchbox Theatre 7:00pm – 8:30pm
APRIL 9TH
Open Clay Studio
Austin ArtWorks Center 5:00pm – 8:00pm www.austinareaarts.org
APRIL 11TH
ASD Recreation Night K-6 YMCA 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Bruins Vs. Minnesota Mallards Riverside Arena 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Folky Chicken Paint & Sip
Austin Artworks Center Ages 18+ www.austinareaarts.org
APRIL 12TH AND 13TH
The Frog Prince of Spamalot Matchbox Theatre
7:00pm – 8:30pm
APRIL 12TH
Open Auditions
Summerset Theatre For the Musical Hairspray and The play Clue: on Stage 9:00am – 11:00am
Wheel Throwing Bootcamp
Austin ArtWorks Center 10:00am – 3:00pm www.austinareaarts.org
Commotion at the Frank W. Bridges Theatre –Riverland Community College From 7:30pm – 9:00pm
APRIL 13TH
Open Auditions
Summerset Theatre For the Musical Hairspray and The play Clue: on Stage 3:00pm – 5:00pm
APRIL 15TH
Open Mic Sweet Reads 6:30pm – 8:00pm
APRIL 17TH
ArtRocks Open Jam Austin ArtWorks Center 7:00pm – 9:00pm
APRIL 18TH
Leadership Reads Monthly
Book Club Town Center
7:15am – 8:00am
Cedar River Astronomy Club Meeting at Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
7:00pm – 8:00pm www.hormelna turecenter.org
APRIL 19TH
2025 Cedar River Archery Club Spring Cleanup From 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wheel Throwing Bootcamp
Austin ArtWorks Center 10:00am – 12:00pm www.austinareaarts.org
APRIL 23TH – 27TH
Riverland Theatre –Footloose 7:00pm – 9:00pm Find us on Facebook!
APRIL 24TH
Calendar of Events
Austin ArtWorks Center 1:00pm – 5:00pm www.austinareaarts.org
APRIL 28TH
Trivia at Gravity Storm Brewery 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Ladies Night Out 2025: Casino Royale DoubleTree By Hilton from 5:00pm –8:00pm
APRIL 25TH
ASD Rec Night –Grades 7-12 YMCA from 6:00pm – 8:00pm www.hormelhistorichome. org
APRIL 26TH
Fun with Tin Workshop
MAY 3RD & 4TH
Cedar River Archery Club 3D Shoot at Cedar River Archery Club from 9:00am – 12:00pm
MAY 3RD Fused Glass Pocket Vase
Calendar of Events
Austin ArtWorks Center 10:00am – 3:00pm www.austinareaarts.org
MAY 4TH
The Austin Symphony Orchestra Kenny Broberg 2:00pm – 4:30pm austinmnsymphony.org
MAY 6TH
Fused Glass Studio Austin ArtWorks Center 1:00pm – 3:00pm
MAY 8TH
100 Years of Broadway
Frank W. Bridges Theatre –Riverland Community College
7:30pm – 9:00pm www.austinareaarts.org
MAY 9TH & 16TH
Cedar River Astronomy Club
Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
7:00pm – 8:00pm hormelnaturecenter.org
MAY 11TH
AHS Jazz Show at The Austin High School
From 4:00pm – 5:00pm www.austin.k12.mn.us
MAY 15TH
ASD Teen/Young Adult Event Matchbox Children’s Theatre
4:30pm – 6:00pm
MAY 17TH
Taste of Nations –Annual Cultural Heritage Festival Bandshell Community Park
11:00am – 3:00pm
MAY 20TH
Open Mic Night Sweet Reads 6:30pm – 8:00pm www.sweetreadsbooks.com
MAY 26TH
Memorial Day
Cornhole Tournament Lafayette Park 1:00pm – 4:00pm
JUNE 4TH
4th Avenue Fest Horace Austin Park 4:00pm – 7:00pm
JUNE 7TH & 8TH
Cedar River Archery Club 3D Shoot from 9:00am –12:00pm
JUNE 7TH
Grillin & Chillin BBQ Rib Competition Mower County Fairgrounds begins at 8:00am Awards Announced at 4:30pm www.mowercountyfair.com
JUNE 13TH
Cedar River Astronomy Club
Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 7:00pm – 8:00pm
hormelnaturecenter.org
JUNE 14TH
Shooting Star Trail Ride from 8:30am – 3:00pm www.shootingstartrail.org
JUNE 17TH
Open Mic Night Sweet Reads From 6:30pm – 8:00pm www.sweetreadsbooks.com
JUNE 20TH – 22ND
Hairspray Summerset Theatre 7:00pm – 10:00pm summersettheatre.org
JUNE 23RD – 27TH
Circle of Friends Day Camp Hormel Hisotric Home
From 9:30am – 2:45pm hormelhistorichome.org
JUNE 23RD
2025 Packer Classic Golf Tournament 8:00am – 5:00pm
JUNE 26TH - 29TH
Hairspray
Summerset Theatre 7:00pm – 10:00pm
summersettheatre.org
JULY 7TH – 18TH
All Access Community Explorations Camp Hormel Historic Home (Only Monday – Friday) hormelhistorichome.org
JULY 11TH & 18TH
Cedar River Astronomy Club
Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 7:00pm – 8:00pm hormelnaturecenter.org
JULY 12TH
Cedar River Archery Club 3D Shoot 9:00am – 12:00pm
JULY 15TH
Open Mic Night Sweet Reads 6:30pm – 8:00pm www.sweetreadsbooks.com
JULY 21ST – 25TH
Campy Just for Me
Hormel Historic Home 2:00pm – 5:00pm hormelhistorichome.org
JULY 29TH – AUGUST 1ST
Calendar of Events
Little Learners Camp Hormel Historic Home
9:00am – 12:00pm hormelhistorichome.org
JULY 30TH – AUGUST 2ND
Clue: On Stage Summerset Theatre
7:00pm – 10:00pm summersettheatre.org
AUGUST 2ND
Cedar River Archery Club Kids Day
9:00am – 12:00pm
AUGUST 3RD
Clue: On Stage Summerset Theatre
2:00pm – 5:00pm summersettheatre.org
AUGUST 5TH – 10TH
Mower County Fair www.mowercountyfair.com
AUGUST 7TH – 10TH
Jr. Legion State Tournament
8:00am August 7th To 5:00pm August 10th
AUGUST 8TH & 15TH
Cedar River Astronomy Club
Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
7:00pm – 8:00pm hormelnaturecenter.org
AUGUST 16 & 17TH
Cedar River Archery Club Targeting Cancer Shoot 9:00am – 12:00pm
AUGUST 18TH
The Ribbon Research Golf Fundraiser at The Austin Country Club
AUGUST 19TH
Open Mic Night Sweet Reads 6:30pm – 8:00pm
www.sweetreadsbooks.com
AUGUST 23RD & 24TH
Austin ArtWorks Festival
Cedar River Archery Club Traditional Only 9:00am – 12:00pm
SEPTEMBER 6TH & 7TH
hormelnaturecenter.org
SEPTEMBER 16TH
Open Mic Night Sweet Reads 6:30pm – 8:00pm sweetreadsbooks.com
OCTOBER 10TH – 12TH
Cedar River Archery Club 3D Shoot From 9:00am – 12:00pm
SEPTEMBER 6TH
Rockstock Outdoor Music Festival Mapleview Lounge 4:00pm – 11:30pm
SEPTEMBER 12TH & 19TH
Cedar River Astronomy Club
Jay C. Hormel Nature Center 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Lamapalooza! Mower County Fairgrounds www.mowercountyfair.com
OCTOBER 10TH & 17TH
Cedar River Astronomy Club
Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
7:00pm – 8:00pm hormelnaturecenter.org
OCTOBER 17TH – 19TH
Austi-Con Gaming Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center
Calendar of Events
OCTOBER 21ST
Open Mic Night Sweet Reads
6:30pm – 8:00pm sweetreadsbooks.com
NOVEMBER 14TH & 21ST
Cedar River Astronomy Club
Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
7:00pm – 8:00pm hormelnaturecenter.org
NOVEMBER 18TH
Open Mic Night Sweet Reads
6:30pm – 8:00pm sweetreadsbooks.com
DECEMBER 12TH & 19TH
Cedar River Astronomy Club
Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
7:00pm – 8:00pm hormelnaturecenter.org
DECEMBER 14TH & 15TH
A Seussified Christmas
Carol
By Peter Bloedel at the Matchbox Theatre
Starting at 7:00pm Saturday And 2:00pm Sunday matchboxchildrenstheatre.org
DECEMBER 16TH
Open Mic Night Sweet Reads
6:30pm – 8:00pm sweetreadsbooks.com
DECEMBER 21ST & 22ND
A Seussified Christmas
Carol By Peter Bloedel
Matchbox Theatre
Starting at 7:00pm
Saturday And 2:00pm Sunday matchboxchildrenstheatre.org
Senior Focus
Your key to carefree living
The Senior Citizen Center Advocacy Program in Austin, MN is dedicated to supporting and empowering senior citizens in the community.
Through various advocacy initiatives and programs, the center strives to enhance the quality of life for seniors and ensure their voices are heard.
For more information call 507-433-2370
Senior Living
Services & Amenities
AUSTIN VILLAGE COOPERATIVE
2301 10th St NW, Austin, MN 55912 • 507-433-1310 •
-CARE & REHAB- OSTRANDER
305 Minnesota St., Ostrander, MN 507-657-2231 | Careandrehab.com
CEDARS OF AUSTIN
700 1st Dr NW, Austin, MN 55912 •(507) 437-3246
FIELD CREST CARE CENTER
318 2nd St NE, Hayfield, MN•507-477-3266
SACRED HEART
1200 12th St SW, Austin, MN 507-433-1808 •
WILDWOOD GROVE
410 East Main Street, LeRoy MN 507-324-9515
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Alicia’s Bakery
1017 2nd Ave NE, Austin 507-437-4860 Bakery
Angry Hog Brewery and Taproom
500 23rd Ave NW, Austin 507-402-6718
Offer a number of varieties of their own hand- crafted ales, porters and stouts.
Barley’s Family
Restaurant
1207 N Main St, Austin 507-396-8400 Sunnyside Smiles Everyday!
B&J Bar and Grill
114 4th Ave NE, Austin 507-433-9830
Amazing food, delicious cocktails, and cold beer!
Bella Victoria
1801 14th St NW #1, Austin 507-396-8800
Italian Restaurant
China Star
1906 8th St NW, Austin 507-355-5888
Chinese & Asian Buffet
Dusty’s Bar & Lounge
422 N. Main St, Austin 507-396-8446 Casual dining with a varied American menu, a full bar with a large selection of craft beer.
El Mariachi
227 Main St N., Austin 507-434-5975
Mexican Restaurant
El Patron
1906 8th St NW Ste F
507-355-2045
Authentic Mexican Cuisine and full bar
George’s Pizza
209 N. Main St S., Austin 507-437-6677
Pizzeria
Gravity Storm Brewery
119 2nd Ave NE., Austin 507-396-2107 Brewery and Taproom
Grinders Deli
604 3rd Ave NW, Austin 507-509-9098
Sub/Sandwich Shop
Hkakabo Razi Asian Restaurant
501 1 St NW C, Austin 507-509-9028 Asian Restaurant
Kenny’s Oak Grill
307 W Oakland Ave, Austin 507-437-4135 Classic diner style recipes
Lansing Corner 27017 US-218, Austin 507-433-9304
Bar & Grill
Los Landeros
501 Oakland Ave W, Austin 507-396-8081 A Taco Lover’s Paradise!
Eat Like a Local
Old Mill
3504 11th PI NE, Austin 507-437-2076 Homey, circa-1949 restaurant in an 1850s building offering steaks, burgers & ribs, plus a bar.
Piggy Blues Bar-BQue
323 Main St N., Austin 507-434-8485 Simple spot for BBQ classics, including shredded pork, ribs, & brisket, plus hearty sides & burgers.
Steve’s Pizza
421 Main St N., Austin 507-437-3249
Authentic hand-tossed pizza and more!
Tendermaid
217 4th Ave NE, Ausitn, MN 507-437-7907
Burgers & Old-Fashioned Malt Shop
Tienda Y Taqueria Guerrero
301 4th Ave NE., Austin 507-437-4106 Mexican Restaurant
The Downtown Grill 119 2nd Ave NE, Austin 507-509-9070 American food-based restaurant
Three in One Bar & Restaurant Hollandale, MN
507-889-3253 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner specials.
The Sunny Spot
107 11th Ave NE, Austin 507-509-9000 A home style cooking café with breakfast and lunch options in a cozy setting
JAY C. HORMEL NATURE CENTER
Explore over 500 acres of prairie, forests, and wetlands at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. As you wander the 9+ miles of trails, be on the lookout for a variety of wildlife!
EQUIPMENT RENTAL – SOLA FIDE OBSERVATORY – ACTION TRACK CHAIRS – FRIENDS OF THE HORMEL NATURE CENTER
For additional details on programs and classes, or to join as a member, please visit www. hormelnaturecenter.org.
Interpretive Center Hours:
Monday thru Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00-5:00 p.m.
(Closed City of Austin holidays)
Trail Hours: 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. daily
Trail Map www.hormelnaturecenter.org
1304 21st St NE, Austin 55912 Phone: (507) 437-7519
Email: info@hormelnaturecenter.org
CEDAR RIVER
WATERSHED DISTRICT
The Cedar River State Water Trail offers 25 miles of a flowing path through a mostly wooded corridor to the Minnesota-Iowa border.
A water trail map for the Cedar River is available through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ online.
River levels also are important to know before your trip down the river. Real-time river levels can be found online via the DNR’s Cedar River State Water Trail’s website.
MacPhail offers music lessons and classes in instruments and voice. They promise distinctive individual and shared musical learning experiences that unite, inspire, and lead down new paths of selfdiscovery. MacPhail has music education programs encompassing all ages, from toddlers to adults.
RYDJOR BIKE SHOP - MUSEUM
219 Main St N, Austin 55912 (507) 433-7571
Enjoy the 85 bicycles on display represent the history of cycling, and the latest addition is a 2003 Waterford owned by the late comedian Robin Williams.
HORMEL HISTORIC HOME
208 4th Ave NW, Austin 55912-3036
507-433-4243
Built in 1871 The Hormel Historic Home strives to preserve the Home and History of the George A. and Lillian Hormel Family. Today, it serves as a house museum and Peace Garden along with a 250 seat Carriage Hall Event Center. Open to the public Monday-Friday 10am-4:30pm. Adults are $5 per person and children are free.
HISTORIC PARAMOUNT THEATRE
125 4th Ave NE, Austin 55912 (507) 434-0934
One of only four atmospheric theaters remaining in Minnesota, the Historic Paramount Theatre was built in 1929 and served as a “first run” movie house until 1975, then as a disco bar, teen club, and comedy club from ‘75 to ‘87. Austin Area Arts continues to present a full season of performing arts and make the theatre available to the community and artists for private rental.
Austin
GREIBROKS MINI HISTORY FARM
Five miles South of Oakland, County Rd. 34, Austin This 40-room farmhouse houses a collection of 700 mini tractors, trucks, trains, airplanes and other toys.
SOLA FIDE OBSERVATORY
53680 180th St Austin 55912
507-437-7519
Discover the night sky during our free observatory events! Sola Fide Observatory is open to the public on specified Saturdays throughout the year. On these select evenings, Nature Center staff and volunteers are available to assist the public in viewing the night sky (dependant on clear skies) 53680 180th St Austin 55912
For more information call the Nature Center at 507-437-7519 or visit hormelnaturecenter.org/sola-fide-observatory
SPAM MUSEUM AND VISITOR CENTER
101 3rd Ave NE, Austin 55912-344 507-437-5100
The newly built, 14,000 square foot museum features 9 SPAMtastic galleries with interactive games and photo opportunities. Admission is free to all visitors.
For over 80 years, MBT Bank has partnered with our customers and communities to help them achieve their financial success.
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Austin Baptist Chapel 2200 12th St SW, Austin
Austin Christian Fellowship
1110 24th Ave. SW, Austin • 437-6327
Austin Church of Christ (Christian) 103 2nd St SW, Austin • 4332894 www.austincofc.org
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (WELS) 2103 8th St SW, Austin • 437-6461
Bethlehem Church
1500 4th Ave. SE, Austin • 433-3705 www.bethlehemfree.org office@bethlehemfree.org
Cedar River Church of Christ
1006 12th St SW, Austin • 437-4927
Christ Episcopal Church
301 3rd Ave NW, Austin • 433-3782 www.christchurchaustin. org office@christchurchaustin. org
The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints 404 31st St NW, Austin • 433-9042
Crane Community Chapel 1111 9th St NE, Austin • 4335844 www.cranechapel.org
Cornerstone Assemblies of God 1403 1st Ave SW, Austin • 433-7008 www.cornerstoneaustin.org
Faith Church
1800 12th St SW, Austin • 437-1000 www.faithchurchaustin.org
First United Methodist Church
204 1st Ave NW, Austin • 433-8839 www.austinfumc.org firstumc@questoffice.net
First Congregational Church, UCC 1910 3rd Ave NW, Austin • 433-2301 www. churchataustincongoucc. org
Grace Baptist Church 1700 Oakland Ave W,
Austin • 437-2473 www.gbcmn.com
Grace Lutheran Church
2001 SE 6th Ave, Austin • 433-3445 www.graceluthaustin.com
Holy Cross Lutheran Church (LCMS)
300 16th Street NE, Austin 437-2107
International Word Fellowship Church 827 NE 4th Ave, Austin • 437-7448
Jehovah’s Witnesses 2115 5th Ave SE, Austin • 437-6441 www.watchtower.org
Keys to Life Apostolic Church
501 2nd St SE, Austin • 4378806
Spanish Classes & Worship www.keystolifeaustin.com
Lighthouse of Hope 2909 W. Oakland Ave, Austin 507-396-8555
Living Bible Church 301 4th St SW, Austin • 4335574 www.austinlivingbible.com
Moscow Lutheran ELCA 25826 870th Ave, Austin 507-373-0069 or 507-3731737
New Beginnings in Christ Church
The Cedars of Austin, 700 1st Drive NW 507-533-4962
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
1600 W. Oakland Ave, Austin • 437-4516 www.oursaviorsaustin.org
Queen of Angels Catholic Church
1001 E. Oakland Ave, Austin • 433-1888 www.austincatholic.org
Rebirthing Faith 1922 5th Ave NE, Austin MN • 438-0820
Rebirthingfaith1922@gmail. com
Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church
30456 Mower Freeborn Rd, Austin 437-3088 www.roglutheran.org
Austin Churches
Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church Co. Rd. 46 (East of) Austin • 433-6709
Salvation Army
409 1st Ave NE, Austin • 473-4566 www.usc.salvationarmy.org
Spirit Bear Mission 1401 28th Ave NE, Austin • 279-9294
St. Augustine Catholic Parish
405 4th St NW, Austin • 437-4537 www.staugustinestedward. org
St. Edward Catholic Parish 2000 W. Oakland Ave, Austin • 433-1841 www.staugustinestedward. org
St. John’s Lutheran Church LCMS
1200 13th Ave NW, Austin • 433-2642 www.stjohnsaustinlcms.org
St. Mark’s Living Chapel
400 15th Ave SW, Austin • 434-7215
St. Olaf Lutheran Church
306 2nd St NW, Austin • 433-8857 www.solc.org
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Member Church of the Lutheran Confession (CLC) 2100 16th St SW, Austin • 433-8191 www.stpaulclcaustin.com
Trinity Lutheran ChurchWELS
63047 230 St, Austin • 4334006
Westminster Presbyterian Church
802 4th St SW, Austin • 4333258 www.westminsteraustin. com
United Pentecostal Church
Spanish Services
1000 1st Ave, Austin • 507446-0472
Recreation
Austin Municipal Swimming Pool
600 Main St North • 507-433-1881 • www.ci.austin.mn.us
Olympic-size pool with a 104-foot waterslide with “S” curve. Wading pool available. Open M-F 1:00-4:30; M,W, & T 7:00-8:30; Sat 1:00-6:00; Sun 2:00-7:00 from early June through mid August.
Austin Skate Park
Hormel Century Parkway
In-line skaters and skate boarders can enjoy a free outdoor Tier 1 park.
Austin Dog Park 1900 2nd Ave SE
Bring your dog along to explore Austin and visit the Austin Dog Park! This fenced, off-leash park provides a safe and clean space for dogs to play and exercise. It features separate areas for large and small dogs, a water faucet, and a sheltered area for comfort.
Bike Borrow Program
Bikes can be borrowed and returned to the SPAM Museum front desk during opening hours. ID will be left with the front desk receptionist, waivers must be signed, and bikes can be borrowed for up to 3 hours.
Chateau Raceway
54219 266th St, Lansing • 507-440-8238
www.chateauspeedway.com
Dirt oval track, 3/8 mile long. Friday night beginning at 7:30 p.m., during the summer.
Disc Golf at Driesner Park South 8th St SE
Rigorous twelve-chain basket course. Course maps are available at Austin Park and Recreation at 121 4th Ave. NE. No fees.
East Side Lake
8th Ave. & Oakland Place NE
Located by Oakland Place East, the lake features a boat launch, play ground equipment, shelters and picnic gazebo.
Echo Lanes
1600 10th Dr. SE • 507-437-8241 www.echolanesaustin.com
36-lane bowling alley features daily special events.
Mower County Youth Activity Center (YAC) Riverside Arena 501 2nd Ave. NE • 507-433-1881
Youth ages 11-18 can enjoy a variety of different activities.
Mill Pond
Take a leisurely walk around Mill Pond on a scenic 0.88mile bike and walking trail. This picturesque path encircles the pond and features interpretive signs that share the area’s historical significance in Austin’s development.
Packer Arena
601 NE 7th St • 1-507-433-1881 • www.ci.austin.mn.us
17,000 square foot multipurpose arena. Ice available October-April.
Pedestrian and Bike Trails
3.3 miles of hard-surfaced path starting at the Hormel Century Parkway and finishing at Community Park.
Riverland Community College Complex 1900 8th Ave. NW • 507-433-1881
Four-diamonds, full-size baseball fields, concessions, restrooms available.
Riverside Arena
501 2nd Ave. NE • 507-433-1881 www.ci.austin.mn.us
This multi-purpose air-conditioned building features a 17,000 square foot sheet of ice from November through March.
Shooting Star Trail
The Shooting Star Trail links to the Austin City Trail, offering over 40 miles of scenic pathways. As one of Minnesota’s first designated scenic byways, the Shooting Star Scenic Byway showcases picturesque prairie grass and wildflowers. Ride along the smooth asphalt trail and take in the beauty of the countryside.
Snowmobile Trails
200 miles of snowmobile trails that are groomed regularly. These trails connect with more than 800 miles of trails in Southern Minnesota.
Recreation
Todd Park 11th St NE • 507-433-1881
Two complexes featuring nine lit softball diamonds, concession, baseball diamond,playground, sand volleyball courts, 27-hole disc golf course, five open pavilions, and three regulation-size soccer fields.
Wescott Field
1300 W. Oakland Ave. • 507-433-0426
Community Athletic Facility includes a nine-lane Mondo track, three soccer/football fields, a baseball field and six new tennis courts.
YMCA
501 4th Ave NE • 507-433-1804 • www.ymca-austin.org
For youth development, healthy living & social responsibility
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”
-Winston Churchill
United Way of Mower County
111 Main St N #202, Austin
507-437-2313
Our mission is to advance our region by achieving community goals and connecting individuals to essential resources.
Salvation Army
409 1st Ave NE, Austin
507-437-4566
Help the Salvation Army create change and provide hope all year round.
Mower County Historical Society
1303 6th Ave. SW, Austin
507-437-6082
Volunteers are the heart of our organization, making our many projects possible!
Mower County Humane Society
101 22nd St SE, Austin
507-437-9262
Each day, we see shy, mistreated animals bloom, greeting the world with hope, purrs, and wags. It’s rewarding to be part of these transformations, often leaving the shelter with a smile.
Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
1304 21st St NE, Austin
507-437-7519
The Jay C. Hormel Nature Center always welcomes community volunteers to help year-round with: giving tours, trail clean up, combat invasive species, and animal transport.
LIFE Center
401 2nd Ave NE, Austin
507-433-8994
We have opportunities to volunteer as an Activity Assistant, Special Olympics Coach, Board Member, Fundraiser helper, or Best Buddies volunteer.
Austin Area Arts
300 N Main St., Austin 507-434-0934
Austin Area Arts celebrates and promotes all forms of art by welcoming diverse, creative individuals to share their talents and inspire our community.
YMCA
501 4th Ave. NE, Austin 507-433-1804
Our new facility offers various volunteer opportunities, including tutoring, coaching, serving as board members, and assisting with programs and special events.
Mayo Clinic
1000 First Drive NE, Austin 507-377-6255
Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds make a positive impact, finding fulfillment in helping others while upholding Mayo Clinic’s core value: The needs of the patient come first.
Crime Victims Resource Center
1000 1st Drive NW, Floor 1A, Austin 507-437-6680
Assist us in supporting crime victims through our 24-Hour Crisis Line.
Austin Aspires
318 N Main St., Austin 507-437-0920
Austin Aspires will unite community resources and families to inspire learners, helping them achieve success through a shared vision, evidence-based decisions, and collaborative efforts.
April 12th
11:00am - 4:00pm
BP Cancer Group Purse Bingo at Blooming Prairie Servicemen’s Club
April 19th
11:00am - 12:00pm
BP Women of Today 17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Central Park
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Blooming Prairie Downtown Bar Crawl Adult Easter Egg Hunt
8:00pm - 11:00pm
LIve Music at BP Tavern with Dariel & Rob Wood
May 16 & 17th
Blooming Prairie City Wide Spring Garage Sale Register at bpchamber.com
July 3rd
8:00pm - 12:00am 51st Annual Old Fashioned 4th of July Street Dance.
Blooming Prairie
Mantorville is a historic delight to visit. It is nestled in a picturesque valley of the Zumbro River. You and your family will discover the same charm that brought the Mantor brothers in 1854 with their families, and inspired the citizens of Mantorville to preserve the entire 12 block downtown by placing it on the National Historic Registry in 1975. This status is shared with such places as Williamsburg, Philadelphia, and Boston. There is a wealth of architectural heritage, talented artists, fine dining, entertainment, exquisite shopping, festivals and everyday activities for all ages and interests.
June 6th, 7th and 8th 2025
ALBERT LEA LAKE
Fishing, small boats & sailing. Lake access from Frank Avenue at the south end the of channel, Little Island at Myre Big Island State Park, metal ramp; South Shore Drive-concrete ramp. Located by the channel’s entrance is - The “Pelican Breeze II” Cruise Boat.
FOUNTAIN LAKE
Fishing, water skiing and sailing. Located in the heart of Albert Lea; boat access located off Richway Drive and Highway 13. Multiple fishing docks located in the parks. Catch walleye, northerns, black bullheads, yellow perch, black crappie, channel catfish, white sucker, bluegill and large mouth bass in our area lakes.
COUNTY LAKES FOR RECREATION USE
Pickerel Lake, Freeborn Lake, Bear Lake, Geneva Lake, Twin Lakes and State Line Lake, Emmons.
Albert Lea, MN LAKES STATE PARK
MYRE-BIG ISLAND STATE PARK
19499 780th Ave., Albert Lea (507) 379-3403
This 2,073 acre State Park is located 3 miles southeast of Albert Lea on Co. Rd. 38 (Exit 11 on I-35). Hiking, biking, camping, wildlife watching, snowshoeing, cross country
skiing and canoeing are popular activities enjoyed by the approximately 125,000 annual visitors. The trails take visitors around wet lowlands, oak savanna, and grasslands. The State Park is an oasis of natural diversity in a prairie landscape surrounded by agricultural land uses. The park marshes draw hundreds of waterfowl during migration. Special features of this region’s geologic, botanic and human history can be seen in this park. One of the most unique aspects of the park is the 116 acre Big Island, covered with maple/basswood forest. Another is the glacial esker located in the northeast section of the park. For a full calendar of events please call (507) 379-3403.
ALBERT LEA AQUATIC CENTER
The City of Albert Lea’s Aquatic Center features a zero depth splash pool with interactive play features for children including tumble buckets, deck sprays, a mushroom waterfall, bubblers, and a five arm water fountain. And best of all – don’t miss the 226 foot water slide!!! For our patron’s comfort, there are several large, colorful shade structures so that you can get out of the sun while you watch the kids play, or take a break from your trips down the slide. A family bath house is located adjacent to the feature pool The newly renovated main pool ranges in depth from 3 and a half feet to 13 feet and has two one meter diving boards. Swimming lessons and special events are also offered at the Aquatic Center throughout the summer. The pool is handicap accessible.
PELICAN BREEZE II CRUISE BOAT
Enjoy a breathtaking cruise on picturesque Albert Lea Lake on the Pelican Breeze II Cruise Boat located at Frank Hall Park. The Pelican Breeze has been cruising one of the largest natural bodies of water between Lake Minnetonka and the
Gulf of Mexico since 2001. Sit back and relax on our 60’ river boat replica. Enjoy wildlife and the historic sites as your guide describes the area and history behind this charming natural area. Seats approximately 60 passengers, is handicap accessible, on-board bathrooms, mini-bar and is enclosed for inclement weather. Catering, bar and entertainment are available on request with a cruising season of late May until early October.
SPLASH PAD
Located on the north end of Broadway Ave. in Downtown Albert Lea across the street from Fountain Lake Park.
Albert Lea, MN
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MARION ROSS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ACT - ALBERT LEA COMMUNITY THEATER
147 N. Broadway Ave., Albert Lea, MN
Box Office 507-377-4371
Order you tickets on-line at www.ActOnBroadway.com
Home of ACT Theater, comedies, dance and Metropolitan Opera, National theater in HD along with special events and national touring artists.
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Pat Parsons
Local Contractors
HIRING LOCAL CONTRACTORS OFFERS MANY BENEFITS.
Local Knowledge and Expertise:
• Familiarity with Local Regulations and Building Codes:
Local contractors are well-versed in local building codes, zoning laws, and permitting processes, which can help streamline the project and avoid costly delays or legal issues.
• Understanding of Local Conditions:
They are familiar with the specific weather conditions, soil types, and other local factors that can impact construction projects.
• Established Relationships with Local Suppliers and Subcontractors:
Local contractors often have strong relationships with local suppliers and subcontractors, which can lead to better pricing and smoother project execution.
Community Benefits:
• Investment in the Local Economy:
Hiring local contractors keeps money circulating within the community, supporting local businesses, creating jobs, and contributing to the overall economic health of the area.
• Accountability and Reputation:
Local contractors have a reputation to uphold within their community, which motivates them to provide high-quality work and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Personalized Service and Attention:
Local contractors are often more accessible and responsive, providing a more personalized and attentive service.
• Face-to-Face Communication:
Local contractors are easier to reach for questions and concerns, allowing for more frequent and effective communication.
Potential Cost Savings and Efficiency:
• Streamlined Project Management:
Local contractors' familiarity with local resources and regulations can lead to more efficient project management and potentially lower costs.
Local Contractors
• Reduced Travel Costs:
For projects requiring frequent site visits, local contractors eliminate travel costs and time, saving both money and time.
• Potential for Cost Savings:
Local contractors may have established relationships with local suppliers and subcontractors, which can lead to better pricing on materials and labor.
