Summer Fun 2017

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Keep Cool & Have Fun This Summer with the Events and Festivals Listed Inside Supplement of the

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WELCOME TO SUMMER FUN

Summer Is Here!

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The Mower County Shopper is excited to present our annual Summer Fun Guide for 2017. This guide provides valuable information throughout Mower County and surrounding areas for the months of June, July and August. A Calendar of Events is included for activities, sporting events, tours, fairs, festivals and other fun opportunities for all ages, families and interests.

Welcome....................................... 4 Calendar of Events.................. 5-17 Surrounding Areas Adams......................................20 Brownsdale.............................21 Blooming Prairie.............. 22-23 Dexter......................................24 Grand Meadow.......................25 LeRoy.......................................26 Lyle..........................................27 Rose Creek..............................28

We encourage you and your family to support our communities by staying active and getting involved this summer.

Support our local merchants and take advantage of what our communities have to offer.

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June 1st 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Summer Nights At the SPAM® Museum Enjoy live music by the DC Drifters. $2 SPAM Sliders (proceeds go to SPAM Post 570). Classic Car Show. Feel free to dress up in your favorite 1950’s or 1960’s apparel.

June 3rd & 6th 1A West Section Baseball Tournament - Riverland Baseball Complex June 9th - 11th 14U AAA/AA Baseball Tournament Riverland Baseball Complex Free admission. For more information, email Brian Lillis at lillisb51@hotmail.com June 9th - 11th Atlantis Swim Federation Swim Meet Austin City Pool For more information, call 507-433-1881

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Saturday, July 1st DJ and Car Show (afternoon entertainment) Who Let The Momma's Out 4:30-7:00 pm followed by: Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50's 7:30-11:30 pm

Wednesday - Saturday: Meat Raffles Wednesday Nights: Burger Night 5:30-8:00 pm Patio Area Thursday Nights: Grill Open 5:00-8:00 pm Open Friday Nights: Grill Open 5:00-9:00 pm Saturdays: Bar Bingo 2:00 pm, Grill Open Noon-9:00 pm Sundays: Fun Day - Drink Specials

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June 9th, 10th & 11th Adams Dairy Days Check us out on the Adams Booster Club Facebook for events and times.

June 9th - 11th All Stars U14 AA Baseball Tournament Riverland Baseball Complex June 12th - 15th Gifted and Talented Conference Riverland Community College For more information, email Amanda at amanda@hormelhistorichome.org.

June 12th Municipal Pool - OPENS 1:00 pm Pool Hrs.: Mon - Fri 1:00-4:30 pm; Mon, Wed, Thur 7:00-8:30 pm; Saturday 1:00-6:00 pm; Sunday 2:00-7:00 pm. Adult Lap Swim 12:00-1:00 pm Monday - Saturday. Watch for the “OPEN” Flag Near The Diving Well That Indicates The Pool Is Open

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2017 Peace Garden Concerts are supported by the generosity of MarySue Hormel Harris. Enjoy FREE entertainment in our beautiful garden.

Bring a chair or blanket. Beverages will be sold during the evening events.

Monday, June 12 Historic Happy Hour & Concert Charlie Maguire

Thursday, July 13 Mac and Reino

Monday, June 19 Koncert for Kids

Thursday, July 20 JCA, Jamie & Cody Acoustic

6:30 pm Local Acoustic duo of Casey McIntyre 2:00 pm Gripping Tales Songwriting workshop and Jeff Reinartz. With a focus on Americana and Rock and Roll, Mac & Reino provide 6:30 pm Gripping Tales of MN told through entertainment for all. story and song.

2:30 pm Tricia and the Toonies perform family friendly fun and interactive musical comedies with a unique use of music, puppets, skits, and audience participation.

Friday, June 30 Austin Community Jazz Band

6:30 pm Directed by Brian Koser, this local music favorite has an annual tradition of performing at the HHH.

Thursday, July 6 Lehto and Wright

6:30 pm Minneapolis based group performing modern interpretations of Traditional Celtic and American Folk Music. The musicians bring a fresh approach to the world of folk and folk rock.

6:30 pm Local favorite known for their former association with SEEDS in an acoustic show for your listening pleasure. Some of Jamie’s originals, some favorite SEEDS covers and plenty of fresh material just for fun.

Thursday, July 27 The Jolly Huntsmen

6:30 pm Performing since 1961, the Jolly Huntsmen will bring high quality German polka music to Austin.

Monday, August 14 History Happy Hour & Concert Bissen Family and Friends Band

6:30 pm Learn the history and music behind some of MN’s greatest bands and singers.

Popular local musicians will educate & entertain.

Events are held rain or shine - will move indoors in case of inclement weather

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June 12th • 2:00 pm Hormel Historic Home Happy Hour & Free Concert Songwriting Workshop with Charlie Maguire Gripping Tales Songwriting workshop June 12th • 6:30 pm Hormel Historic Home History Happy Hour & FREE Concert - Charlie Maguire - Gripping Tales of MN told through story and song.

June 13th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more information, call 507-437-4561 June 14th - 17th • 7:00-9:30 pm June 18th • 2:00-4:30 pm Peter and the Starcatcher Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College A Summerset Theatre production - this year celebrates 50 years of Summerset! For more information, go to www.summersettheatre.org.

June 15th - 18th Strawberry Days - Cottage Grove, MN June 16th - 6:00 - 8:00 pm Brownsdale 4-H Auction & Ice Cream Social City Park June 17th Dexter - Sunflower Daze Check us out on Facebook - Dexter Sunflower Days June 17th & 18th Girls Fast Pitch Softball Twister Tournament North Todd Complex June 19th • 2:30 pm Hormel Historic Home - Free Koncert for Kids by Tricia and the Toonies perform family friendly fun and interactive musical comedies with a unique use of music, puppets,

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June 22nd - June 26th SPAM®Town Challenge Marcusen Park & Riverland Baseball Complex Annual event bringing in teams from multiple states for some outstanding baseball. For more information, contact John at John.Frein@Donaldson.com.

June 22nd and July 25th GENE RODEN MEMORIAL TRACK MEETS The Austin Noon Kiwanis will be sponsoring two track meets for anyone ages 3 and up at Westcott field. Field events begin promptly at 6:00 pm and running events begin at 6:30 pm. Both meets are free of charge and all participants will receive ribbons. Bring your family and friends for an evening of fun!

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June 23, 24 & 25 Meadowfest 2017 - Grand Meadow, MN June 23rd - 25th All Stars U10, U11, U12, & U13 Baseball Tournament June 26th - 30th Circle of Friends Day Camp Hormel Historic Home An educational and fun experience for children on the Autism Spectrum. The camp serves kids entering 1st through 5th grades and is staffed by Special Education Professionals primarily from the Austin Public Schools and Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea/Austin. For more information, call 507-433-4243 June 30th • 10:30 am-10:30 pm Freedom Fest Bandshell Community Park, Austin Annual celebration of our nation’s Independence Day, with parades, sports, games, vendors, food, music and entertainment, dances, contests, fireworks and more For more information, call 507-433-4243

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Cedar Valley Memories 22nd Annual Power Show Sat & Sun, Aug 12-13, 2017 Located 2 Miles West of Osage Iowa on Hwy. 9

Mitchell County Historical Society Event Featuring . . .

Allis-Chalmers of All Types • Flea Market $5 Buttons good for both days • Children 12 & under FREE

Saturday, August 12th ~ Tractor Pull at 1:00 pm Sunday, August 13th ~ Cowboy Church at 9:00 am; Kids Pedal Pull at 1:00 pm Demonstrations: • Steam Engines • Threshing • Baling • Plowing • Allis-Chalmers of all types • Antique Tractors • Blacksmith • Shingle Mill • Corn Shelling • Horse Drawn Equipment • Knitting Machine • Spinning Wheel • Weaving • Carving • Model Railroad • Music and Much More Exhibitors Are Welcome!

Omelet Breakfast & Lunch on Grounds www.mitchellcountyhistoricalsociety.org For Information Call 641-220-4165 or 641.330.2017

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June 30th • 6:30 pm Hormel Historic Home Peace Garden Concert FREE Austin Community Jazz Band - Directed by Brian Koser, this local music favorite has an annual tradition of performing at the HHH. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the concert.

June 30th - July 4th • 2:00-4:00 pm Hormel Institute Open House The Hormel Institute Learn about The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, which was established in 1942 by jay C. Hormel, founder of Hormel Foods Corp, as a philanthropic institution. Today, The Hormel institute’s world-class cancer research focuses on discoveries leading to a better understanding of how cancer works and more effective ways of preventing and controlling cancer. A 2016 expansion added 20 additional labs, a cryo-electron microscope, and the Ray Live Learning Center. For more information, call 507-437-9601

July 2017 July 1st Spamtown® Disc Golf Tournament Singles will play two rounds at Todd Park with a 9 am sign up at the #1 pavilion in Todd Park. For more information, call Deb or Greg Huckaby at 507-433-1611 July 3rd-4th Old Fashioned 4th of July Blooming Prairie For information view the Blooming Prairie section.

July 5th - 7th • 7:00-9:30 pm July 8th - 9th • 2:00-4:30 pm On Golden Pond Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College Ethel and Norman Thayer return to their summer home on Golden Pond for the 48th year. They know time is now against them, but the years have been good and, perhaps, another summer on

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Golden Pond still awaits them. For more information, call 507-433-0595 or go to www.summersettheatre.org.

July 6th • 6:30 pm Hormel Historic Home - Peace Garden Concert FREE Lehto and Wright Celtic/American Music - Minneapolis based group performing modern interpretations of Traditional Celtic and American Folk Music. The musicians bring a fresh approach to the world of folk and folk rock.

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July 7th - 8th Hambone Music Festival History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 W. Circle Dr. SW, Rochester, MN July 7th SPAM® 80th Birthday Celebration SPAM® Museum Call (800)588-7726 for details and more information.

July 7th, 8th & 9th Rose Creek Fun Days Sesquicentennial Celebration • 150 Years Check us out on our Facebook page for events and times. City of Rose Creek Facebook page; Rose Creek Fun Days Facebook page; Rose Creek Sesquicentennial Facebook page

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July 8th - 9th Atlantis Swim Federation Swim Meet Austin City Pool For more information, call 507-433-1881 July 10th - July 15th Austin Clean Water Festival Jay C Hormel Nature Center.

Celebrate the importance of clean water with a variety of family-friendly activities and events. For more information, call 507-437-7519

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Municipal Pool Opens Monday, June 12 • 1:00 pm Watch for the “Open” flag near the diving well that indicates the pool is open!

POOL HOURS:

Pool Monday-Friday 1:00-4:30 pm Mon, Wed, Thurs 7:00-8:30 pm closing date Saturday 1:00-6:00 pm is Thurs, Sunday 2:00-7:00 pm Aug 17th Aug. 9-10 - during the MC Fair no evening swim.

Adult Pool Activities: Adult Lap Swim 12:00-1:00 pm Monday - Saturday

Season Membership Prices: $30 for pool & tot lot (2 & under free) Daily admission is $3/pp M,W, Th evening admission is $2/pp Price includes waterslide & splash pad usage

DOGGIE DIP: August 18th 6:00-7:30 pm $2/dog, 2 people free (additional people $1)

Gene Roden Memorial Track Meets • June 22 & July 25, 2017

The Austin Noon Kiwanis will be sponsoring two track meets for anyone age 3 & up at Westcott Field.

Field events begin at 6:00 pm followed by running events begin at 6:30 pm. Both meets are FREE of charge and all participates will receive ribbons. Bring your family & friends for an evening of fun!

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July 11th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more info, call 507-437-4561 July 12th - 16th Waseca County Fair Waseca, MN www.wasecacountyfair.org July 12th - 16th Winona County Fair St Charles, MN www.winonacountyfair.com July 13th • 6:30 pm Hormel Historic Home - Peace Garden Concert FREE Mac and Reino - Local Acoustic duo of Casey McIntyre and Jeff Reinartz. With a focus on Americana and Rock and Roll, Mac & Reino provide entertainment for all. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy!

July 15th • 12:00-2:30 pm Spruce Up Austin Yard and Garden Tour City of Austin Annual opportunity to visit area homes with exceptional landscaping and yard decor.

July 15th Austin Park and Rec Men’s D/E Softball Tournament - North Todd Park July 17th • 11:00 am-7:00 pm 20th Annual A.P.E.F. Golf Event Austin Country Club Golf entry registration is $130.00 per golfer. The Packer Classic is the Austin Public Education Foundation’s biggest fundraiser. Money raised enables the Foundation to provide all kinds of educational opportunities for Austin Public School students, that would not be possible through school district funding. To date the APE Foundation has awarded over $380,000 in grants to enrich and enhance learning in the Austin Public Schools.

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July 18th • 5:30-7:30 pm Ag Appreciation Summer Cookout Mower County Fairgrounds - Plager Bldg Sponsored by Austin Area Chamber of Commerce - Agri-Business Committee July 18th - 23rd Fillmore County Fair Preston, MN www.fillmorecountyfair.com July 18th - 23rd Rice County Fair Faribault, MN www.ricecountyfair.net July 19th - 22nd Wabasha County Fair Wabasha, MN www.wabashacountyfair.org July 19th - 23rd Dodge County Fair Kasson, MN www.dodgecountyfreefair.com July 20th • 6:30 pm Hormel Historic Home - Peace Garden Concert FREE JCA - Jamie and Cody Acoustic - Local favorite known for their former association with SEEDS in an acoustic show for your listing pleasure. Some of Jamie’s originals, some favorite SEEDS covers and plenty of fresh material just for fun! Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the concert!

July 21st - 23rd MSF U14 AA Baseball State Tournament Riverland Baseball Complex July 21st - 23rd Minnesota State Swim Championship Austin Municipal Pool Atlantis Swimming Federation. For more information, call 507-433-1881

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July 21st - July 23rd 32nd Annual Survival Days West Concord, MN

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July 22nd • 2:00 pm Mower County Relay for Life Mower County Fairgrounds The American Cancer Society Relay for Life movement is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all.

With the support of thousands of volunteers like you, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 500 lives a day.

July 23rd - 24th 12U Southern Minny GFP League Tournament North Todd Complex July 24th - 30th Olmsted County Fair Rochester, MN www.olmstedcountyfair.com July 25th GENE RODEN MEMORIAL TRACK MEETS Austin Noon Kiwanis will be sponsoring its second meets for anyone age 3 and up at Wescott Field. Field events begin promptly at 6:00 pm and running events begin at 6:30 pm. Meets is free of charge and all participants will receive ribbons.

Bring your family and friends for an evening of fun!

July 27th • 6:30 pm Hormel Historic Home - Peace Garden Concert FREE Jolly Huntsmen Polka Band - Performing since 1961, the Jolly Huntsmen will bring high quality German polka music to Austin. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the concert!

July 28th • 7:00-9:30 pm Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Frank W. Bridges Theatre,

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Riverland Community College The infamous tale of Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, who returns to 19th century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. Featuring some of the most chilling music ever written for the stage. For more information or tickets, call 507-433-0595 or go to www.summersettheatre.org.

July 28th -30rd Koloche Days - 83rd Annual - Montgomery, MN July 29th & 30th 14U/16U/18U Southern Minny GFP League Tournament - North Todd Complex

August 2017 August 1st - 6th Freeborn County Fair Albert Lea, MN www.freeborncountyfair.com

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August 1st Brownsdale - National Night Out 6:00 pm Kiddie Parade; 6:00-8:00 pm Free Supper & Activities; More information TBA August 3rd Blast Off Rocket Build and Launce SPAM® Museum. Call (800) 588-7726 for details and more information August 5th Brownsdale Fest - Check us out on our City of Brownsdale Facebook page for details August 5th • 8:00 -11:00 am Brownsdale Firemen’s Breakfast - Fire Hall August 5th - 6th MSF/NSF U12-U14-16D Girls State Fast Pitch Tournament North Todd Complex MSF/NSF U12-18C Girls State Fast Pitch Tournament North Todd Complex

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UPCOMING EVENTS Mower Co. Fair Aug. 8-13 Fall Harvest Celebration Sept. 23 Christmas in the County Dec. 8-9

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Tuesday to Friday 10am - 4pm Tours available May l - October 30 Research Library open year 'round.

LUNCHBOX HISTORY SERIES Held the 4th Thursday of every month April through October at 12:00 pm: April 27, May 25, June 22, July 27, Aug 24, Sept 28, Oct 26.

1303 6th Avenue SW• Austin, MN 507-437-6082 www.mowercountyhistory.org

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JUNE: Thursdays on Fountain - June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Mainly Marathons - June 3 Eddie Cochran Weekend - June 9-10 Wind Down Wednesday - June 21 Corey Goodnature Memorial Golf Tournament - June 24 Just Play Festival/Bike Rodeo - June 24 JULY: Thursdays on Fountain - July 6, 13, 20 & 27 4th of July Parade - July 3 4th of July Car Show on Broadway - July 4 Community Band in Fountain Lake Park - July 4 4th of July Fireworks - July 4 Bayside Ski Show - July 4 April Sorensen Memorial Half Marathon - July 8 Summer Carnival - July 12 ACT: Mary Poppins - July 13-16 ACT: Mary Poppins - July 19-22 Shinefest Tractor Ride - July 15 Wind Down Wednesday - July 19 Comic Book Convention - July 22-23 Relay for Life - July 28 AUGUST: Thursdays on Fountain - August 10, 17, 24 & 31 Freeborn County Fair - August 1-6 The Lonely Lutherans - August 12-13 Wind Down Wednesday - August 16 Echoes from The Past - August 16 Fountain Lake Park Movie - Milana - August 17 Big Island Cookoff - August 25-26 Cruise to the Cove - August 31 SEPTEMBER: Ryan Truesdale Memorial Softball Tournament - Sept 10-11 Autumn in the Village - Sept 16 UMBPA Power Boat Drag Race - Sept 23 OCTOBER: 30th Annual Rendezvous Festival - October 7-8 DECEMBER: Christmas Gathering - December 2

August 8th - 12th Goodhue County Fair Zumbrota, MN www.goodhuecountyfair.com August 8th - 13th Mower County Free Fair Austin, MN www.mowercountyfair.com Free admission to all the fun you can stand! Fair food, grandstand shows and events, midway, animals, horticultural displays, art and photos, games, entertainment and more! Don’t forget the free admission to Mower County Historical Society buildings and exhibits. For more information, call 507-433-1868 August 8th • 5:00 pm Austin Chamber Business After Hours For location and more info, call 507-437-4561 August 12th - 13th Cedar Valley Memories 22nd Annual Power Show Located 2 Miles West of Osage IA on Hwy 9 Mitchell County Historical Society Event & Demonstrations - featuring Allis-Chalmers of All Types * Flea Market. Saturday, August 12th Tractor Pull at 1:00 PM and Sunday, August 13th Cowboy Church at 9:00 am with Kids Pedal Pull at 1:00 PM. Omelet Breakfast & Lunch on Grounds.

For information call 641-220-4165 or 641-3302017. www.mitchellcountyhistoricalsociety.org August 14th • 6:30 pm Hormel Historic Home - Peace Garden Concert FREE History Happy Hour & Concert - Bissen Family and Friends Bank - Learn the history and music behind some of MN’s greatest bands and singers.

Popular local musicians will educate & entertain.

Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the concert!

August 15th - 20th Steele County Free Fair Owatonna, MN www.scff.org

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August 16th - 20th Houston County Fair Caledonia, MN www.houstoncountyfair.com August 17th Municipal Pool - Austin Pool Closing Date August 17th 21st Annual 50’s Cruise Night Spring Valley, MN August 18th • 6:00 pm 8th Annual Doggie Dip Austin Municipal Pool $2 for one dog and two human companions. Additional human companions are $1. No memberships accepted.

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August 19th River Rats Car Show Lafayette Park Sponsored by the River Rats Car Club. Registration fees ($10) will support the local veteran memorial pavers, and show proceeds will be donated to the Austin Area Foundation. Registration from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, opening ceremony at 11:30 am, awards at 3 pm. Program will include awards for top 60 cars, top motorcycles and rat rods, specialty trophies, best of show, silent auction, dogtags to the first 150 registered cars, children’s games, bounce house, bean bag tournament, craft sale, flea market/swap meet, beer garden, food, music by DJ, and more. Rain or shine. Proceeds benefit the Austin Veterans Memorial.

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2017 Project Date: June 26-30 (Late summer date TBD)

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Summer Fun at the CRC! Everyone is welcome!

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DAY PASSES & PUNCH PASSES AVAILABLE

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Thursdays: June 15-July 10

Thursdays: June 15-August 10

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6:30-8:00 pm $25/couple

Make summer art projects easy this summer with Youth & Preschool Paint and Make Studios.

Infant Massage will help you relax with your new baby this summer! Ages 0-12 months

Monday-Friday: July 10-14

Wednesdays: June 28 & August 2

9:00 am-3:00 pm $105

Its okay to be dramatic this summer in Theater Camp.

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Learn all about babysitting in CABS class. 4th-8th Grade

August 26th & 27th MN Statewide High School Mountain Bike Ride Austin Mountain Bike Course Race course is open Saturday to allow racers to become familiar with the course. Kids in grades 7 to 12 across the state will be invited to participate.

For more information, contact Spencer Sammon or Gareth Hataye, Austin mountain bike team coaches.

August 26th & 27th Austin ArtWorks Festival Grassy Area Across from Paramount Theatre Annual celebration of the arts that features visual, performing, media and literary artists with ties to the Austin region. Includes displays and exhibits, hands-on audience participation, seminars, and the opportunity to purchase unique items - jewelry, pottery, watercolor and oil paints, photographs, furniture, clothing, and more! Join us for this fabulous celebration of the arts, because art works!

September 2017 September 7th Chili Cook Off Spam® Museum Call (800) 588-7726 for details and more information September 9th • 8:00 am - Noon 5K Your Way Receive over $20 in Hormel Coupons! Games and activities for the whole family following the race.

Register at Active.com: Keyword ‘5K Your Way’ Check out the event on our Facebook page!

September 9th - September 13th National Barrow Show Mower County Fairgrounds Visitors come from around the world for this show. Starts out with delicious Windsor Pork Chop dinner on Sunday. Call fairgrounds office at (507) 433-1868 for more information.

September 12th Austin Chamber Business After Hours

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For location and more info, call 507-437-4561 September 16th • 10:30 am-3:00 pm Downtown Austin Harvestfest 2017

is a family event for both exhibitors and the public.

Please check www.mowercountyfair.com for updates. Call Mark Schulz, organizer, at (507) 582-1073 or go to mark@flatlandfarms.com for more information.

September 16th Fall Harvest Festival - New Prague, MN

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September 17th Watermelon Festival - Kellogg, MN

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September 16th & 17th 10 AM - 5 PM both days Lakeville Art Festival - on the grounds of the Lakeville Area Arts Center 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN September 23rd Annual Fall Harvest Celebration Mower County Historical Society

Annual celebration featuring arts and crafts, wagon rides, demonstrations, pioneer activities for the whole family, Thresher’s dinner, bake sale, live music, gunny sack races and candy blast, and much more. Outdoor exhibits open, including railroad car, log cabin, blacksmith’s shop. Free and open to all ages. Call 507-437-6082 for more information.

September 30th • 11:00 am-3:00 pm 2017 Regional Highland Cattle Regional Show Mower County Fairgrounds See the most unique and majestic breed of beef cattle around. These are the beef animal of choice of the British Royal Family, who keep a large herd of Highlands at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. This

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2017 Local County Fairs

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Winona County Fair (St Charles) July 12-16 Fillmore County Fair (Preston) July 18-23 Wabasha County Fair (Wabasha) July 19-22 Dodge County Fair (Kasson) July 19-23 Olmsted County Fair (Rochester) July 24-30 Freeborn County Fair (Albert Lea) August 1-6 Goodhue County Fair (Zumbrota) August 8-12 Mower County Fair (Austin) August 8-13 Steele County Free Fair (Owatonna) August 15-20 Houston County Fair (Caledonia) August 16-20

Aug. 24 thru Sept 4, 2017 (Labor Day)

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Shooting Star Trail Prairie Visions 19th Annual Bike Ride Saturday, June 24, 2017 Ride begins and ends at the Trailhead in LeRoy, MN (309 Lowell Street West) Start time 7:00-8:30 am.

Registration begins at 6:30 am.

Rain or Shine – We Ride!

Register online at: http://ShootingStarTrailBikeRide.zapevent.com

Helmets are required!

RIDE CHOICES: 20 & 40 Mile: Exercise - All Trail Ride 50 Mile: Workout - Exerciser Ride 62 Mile: Metric Century Ride 100 Mile: Century Ride Challenge

4 MILE FUN RIDE (No entry fee) For ages 12 & younger or 70 & older

REGISTRATION: Ride Only: Until 6.1.17 $10 Ride Only: After 6.1.17 $15 Ride & T-shirt Until 6.1.17 $20 Ride & T-shirt: After 6.1.17 $25 Group/Family Discount: Register as a group of 4 or more and each receive $5.00 off.

All forms must be submitted together for Family/Group Discount.

For more information call 507-433-7571 (Rydjor Bike Shop), 507-324-5119 (Sharon Jacobson) or

507-324-5707 (Patty White - LeRoy City Office).

Make checks payable to: Shooting Star Trail Bike Ride. Mail entries to: Wendell Sprung, PO Box 63, Rose Creek, MN 55970.

A great opportunity to ride with your family and friends through Prairie Visions country. The communities of LeRoy, Taopi, Adams, Rose Creek and Austin are working together to host this event. This ride covers flat terrain, wild flowers, oak savannah, tall grass prairie, corn and soybean fields, small towns, and country life. Checkpoints and the rural towns of Rose Creek, Austin, Ostrander, Taopi, and Adams are a part of the routes. The 20 and 40-mile rides are on bike trail only. Organizers have chosen rural blacktop roads for you to enjoy. Excellent rest stops with food and water are provided. All routes are fully-supported, some are patrolled with motorcycles and are fully-supported with sag wagon.

Bring the family for a fun day of riding on the trail and/or county roads with minimum traffic. If you have never ridden an organized bike ride, this is a great starter ride for beginners and intermediate riders.

For accommodations in Prairie Visions Country, go to www.rosepedaler.comm or www.sweetshotel.com.

There are also many lodging options in Austin, MN.

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Adams Dairy Days • June 9, 10, 11 June 9, 10, 11, 2017

Friday • 20 mile Garage Sale - along the Shooting Star Trail (LeRoy, Taopi, Adams & Rose Creek) • Dodgeball Tournament 3:30 • Pork supper at Sacred Heart Church 5:00-8:00 pm • Kids Outdoor Movie 9:00 pm - car wash lot Saturday • 20 mile Garage Sale - along the Shooting Star Trail • Lions Club Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction, 8​:00​ am-Noon • 5K Run/Walk, Kids Mile Fun Run​​, registration 8:00 am - at Sacred Heart Catholic School​ • Big-Cup Golf Tournament​,​9:00 am • ​Youth Bean Bag Tournament Register 12:15 pm and throw at 1:00 pm • Sanctioned Kiddie Pedal Pull, 2:00 pm • Adult Bean Bag Tournament​, 6:00 pm behind the American Legion

• Steak Fry - American Legion, 5:00-8:30 pm​ • Live Music featuring “​ ​Wasted Weekend​”​​, 8:00 pm​- ​ behind the ​American Legion Sunday • Pickup and Tractor Pull, 11:00 am​ • Coronation of Dairy Days Prince and Princess​ • ​Grand Parade​, 1:00 pm​​ • Kids Games and Food - after the parade • Adams Fire Department Kids’ Water Fights​ • American Legion Military Museum - open after the parade • ​Chicken Fry - American Legion, 5:00-8:30 pm​ • Ice Cream Eating Contest • Milking Contest • Cash prize drawing - behind the Legion after the milking contest ​Check the Adams Booster Club Facebook page for more events and times​!

2017 Mower County Dairy royalty are, from left in front: Milkmaid Lauren Irvin, Princess Danielle Jax and Milkmaid Amy Smith; and pictured in back are the Dairy Ambassadors: Rachel Kloeckner, Julia Mullenbach, Cassidy Reinartz, Abby Rossow and Morgan Beckmann.

Photo provided by K’s Photography

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Adams Health Care Center AHCC is committed to providing the highest quality nursing care and rehabilitative therapies. Our committed, reliable and trustworthy care team take pride in providing outstanding care for you and your family.

Skilled Nursing Staff • Individual Care Planning • Homelike Atmosphere Weekly Physician Visits • Therapies • Home Health Services Ministerial Visits • Group and Individual Activities Adams Health Care Center Rehab Therapy - 5 Days a Week

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Brownsdale Schedule of Events 2017

ci.brownsdale.mn.us.tripod.com

(Click on Calendar of Events)

Farmers Market • May through October - 4:30-7:00 pm, Tuesday or Friday evening vendor or both - produce, plants, crafts, collectibles. $5/night or $50/season.

Vendors wanted. Call 507-567-2771.

4-H Auction & Ice Cream Social • Friday, June 16th - 6:00-8:00 pm, City Park National Night Out • Tuesday, August 1st - 6:00 pm Kiddie Parade; 6:00-8:00 pm Free Supper & Activities; More Information TBA Brownsdale Fest • Saturday, August 5th Firemen’s Breakfast • Saturday, August 5th - 8:00-11:00 am, Fire Hall Fall City Wide Sales • Friday & Saturday, October 13th & 14th Firemen’s Fish Fry • Saturday, October 14th - 4:00-8:00 pm, Fire Hall Halloween • Tuesday, October 31st - 5:00-7:00 pm, Community Center Cookies & Hot Chocolate Turkeytime Bingo • Saturday, November 11th - 5:00-9:00 pm, Fire Hall City Wide Light Contest - TBA For event details check us out on the City of Brownsdale Facebook page

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Kiddie Parade ...............................................................................................12:00 P.M. Blessing in the Park/ Picnic .....................................................................12:30 P.M. Group Picture ................................................................................................. 1:15 P.M. Balloon Release/ Cake / Ice Cream ......................................................... 1:30 P.M. Beer Gardens & Live Music by Walters Wheelhouse Band .......3P.M. -6 P.M.

Antique Tractor Show — Contact Ron Janning............................................... High School...............................................................................9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Tour of Schools .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................3 P.M. to 6 P.M. Beer Garden — Alcohol in permitted areas ONLY – 21 & Over.................. City Park... $.50 off with a 4th of July button .............4 P.M. to 9 P.M. Pedal Tractor Pull ........................................................................................................ City Park ..................................................................................Sign-Up @ 4 P.M. Hammer Nailed It ....................................................................................................... Beer Garden ................................................................................................ 5 P.M. Concessions-Variety of food and drink............................................................... City Park ...............................................................................................4 to 9 P.M. Music in the Pavilion ................................................................................................. Pavilion ......................................................................................................... 6 P.M. Hoola Hoop and Stick Horse Racing.................................................................... Judges’ Stand @ City Park ...................................................................... 6 P.M. Magic Show w/Greg Skillsted ................................................................................ City Park ....................................................................................................... 7 P.M. Teen Dance ................................................................................................................... In front of Showmobile ..................................................................... 8:30 P.M. Street Dance Music by The High Street Band (Classic Rock) ....................... 21 & Over, ID Required, $5 Cover ........................................................... 8:00

Concessions-Variety of food and drink................................................City Park .......................................................................................................... Open all day Awesome Blossom Run/Walk..................................................................High School ...........................................................................................Sign up at 7 A.M. Trolley Rides between the City Park and Victory Field – FREE WITH CHAMBER BUTTON ..................................................................10 A.M. to 7 P.M. B.P. Lions Club Breakfast............................................................................Prairie Manor .............................................................................................7:30 to 11 A.M. Tractor Pull (Contact Denise Krell @ 438-3862) ................................West of Victory Field ................................................................................................9 A.M. Fire Department Open House ................................................................Fire Hall .............................................................................................................9 to 11 A.M. Sweet Rides Car Show ...............................................................................Victory Field ...............................................................................................8 A.M. to Noon Antique Tractor Show ................................................................................High School .............................................................................................. 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. BPRA “Letter Club” Moonwalk .................................................................City Park ..................................................................................................... 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Fine Arts Fair ..................................................................................................City Park ..................................................................................................... 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Show Car .................................................. City Park............................................................................10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Water Wars (Closed during parade) ......................................................West of City Park ...................................................................................10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Beer Garden – Alcohol in permitted areas ONLY – 21 & Over .....City Park... $.50 off with a 4th of July button............................ 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. Helicopter Rides ...........................................................................................West of Victory Field .............................................................................. 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. BP Boys and Girls Club Kids Races .........................................................Victory Field South of Pavilion ...........................................................................10 A.M. Bean Bag Tournament ...............................................................................City Park by Beer Gardens ...................................................................................11 A.M. Just for Kix Performance ...........................................................................by Judges Stand in City Park ..............................................................................11 A.M. Pickle and Pie Judging contest...............................................................Judges Stand in City Park ...............................................................................12:30 P.M. Stix of Fury performance ..........................................................................Judges Stand City Park ...................................................................................... 1:30 P.M. Rolling Car Show.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1:30 P.M.

PARADE ............................................................................. 2:30 – 4:00 P.M.

Drum Line Performance ............................................................................City Park ...........................................................................................................After Parade Live Entertainment - piano band “Mischief and Mayhem”...........City Park ................................................................................................... 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. Frozen T-Shirt Contest................................................................................Beer Garden.................................................................................................................6 P.M. Live Entertainment - Kyle Johnson “DJ Peps” ....................................Victory Field ............................................................................................ 7:30 to 9:30 P.M.

***FIREWORKS – VICTORY FIELD – 10 P.M.*** Rain Date July 5th

All events are open to everyone. For general information call 583-4472- PARADE UNITS WELCOME!

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Blooming Prairie Calendar of Events 2017 July 3-4 • Old Fashioned 4th of July July 20 • Golf Fun Day at the BPCC September 16 • 4th Annual Car Show and Crazy Days November 3 • 6:30 pm Wine Tasting November 13 • 6:00 pm Annual Banquet December 2 • Holiday Dazzle

When: Sunday, July 2, 2017 Time: 12:00 p.m. Kiddie Parade • 12:30 Blessing/Picnic 1:15 Group Photo • 1:30 Ice Cream and Cake 3:00 to 6:30 Beer Garden & Live Music by Walter’s Wheelhouse Where: Blooming Prairie City Park Bring a picnic for your family, or purchase a light lunch, and enjoy an afternoon of activities, music, and fun! One hundred fifty balloons will be released. You can also learn more about our local organizations and businesses.

Children and their parents can decorate their bikes, trikes, wagons, or strollers for our Kiddie Parade! We will start at the park for the parade, walk to the Nursing Home, and, then, walk back to the park.

J&H LIQUORS On/Off Sale

340 E Main | Blooming Prairie | 507-583-7557 June 24th: Cruise for Cancer Ride (Cycle/Cars) July 1st: Parking Lot Dance, “Joe Olivo” DJ Music 8 pm-Midnight • 21 & over July 3rd: Street Dance “The High Street” Band Classic Rock & Roll/Country, 8 pm-Midnight 21 & over, $5 cover July 4th: OPEN 9:00 am to close (Bar & Off Sale) July 22nd: B.O.B Ride “Toys for Tots”

Local grocers providing fresh meat, produce, and a variety of local products Hours: 7:30 am-8:30 pm

237 Hwy Ave South • Blooming Prairie • 583-6671

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June 12th, 26th • July 10th & 24th • Aug. 7th & 21st

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MOR Golf andUtility Utility Miner’s Outdoor MOR Golf and Miner’s Outdoor 8415 220th Lakeville,MN MN Hwy S, Blooming Prairie, 220th St,St, Lakeville, Hwy 218 S, 218 Blooming Prairie, MN MN 8415 952-985-1500 507-583-2712 952-985-1500 507-583-2712 morgolfmn.com MinersOutdoor.com morgolfmn.com MinersOutdoor.com

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Dexter Sunflower Days Saturday, June 17, 2017

• Beanbag Tournament - uptown, time TBD. Registration information contact: Del Mees 507-438-7986 • Kickball Tournament - Dexter Park, time TBD. Registration information contact Breaan Wagner 507-273-3430 • Volleyball Tournament - Dexter Park, time TBD. Registration information contact Amanda Mathews 507-438-0323

Lake Geo a z a l P l e v Tra NEW OWNER Tom Allen

I-90 Exit 193 at Dexter, MN

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Open 5:30 am-10:00 pm

Now Located Inside Convenience Store Open 6:00 am to 8:00 pm

• V endors: 3 Independent Crafters: Jamberry Nails, Scentsy, Mary Kay, Metal Yard Art, 31 Bags, Jarvita Coffees.

• Food Stand - Concessions and Beer Garden at the Dexter Park during the day • Beer Garden - Uptown in the evening • FREE Band Concert featuring “County Line Drive”, 8:00 pm - midnight AND MUCH MORE!

Check us out on Facebook Dexter Sunflower Days

Dexter Elevator & LP, Inc • LP Gas • Hubbard Feed •O n Sight Grain Pick-up

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THURSDAY Burger Night $1 off Baskets

Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Off Sale Liquor Hours: 10:00 am-8:00 pm

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MEADOWFEST 2017 GRAND MEADOW, MN

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY - JUNE 23, 24, 25

PLEASE COME ENJOY OUR ANNUAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON JULY 4TH. WWW.CITYOFGRANDMEADOW.COM EVENTS MAY CHANGE - WATCH OUR WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION.

Glynn’s Motor Mart “Your One Stop Shop”

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Corey Olson ~ Owner/Operator

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A Small Town That Lives Big!!

LeRoy Summerfest July 14, 15, 16 Saturday, July 15 (con’t)

1:00-3:00 PM – Hands on Fire Safety House & Kids Water Ball at Fire Hall 1:00-7:00 PM – Swimming Pool Open House, Free Swimming, Prizes-Hot Dogs & Brats on the Patio 2:00 PM – Bingo at South Park 5:00-7:00 PM – Windsor Chop Supper at South Park ( L-O Commons in case of rain). Musical Entertainment provided by Tim’s Mobile Music 9:00 PM – Red Dirt Road Band, sponsored by Travel Lanes, on South Broadway by Travel Lanes

Friday, July 14

1:00 PM – LeRoy Public Library Program, Eagle Bluff Raptors, at LeRoy Community Center 5:00-7:00 PM – Lion’s Club Supper, Walking Tacos, at L-O School Commons 5:00-7:30 PM – Silent Auction, Benefit for LeRoy History Museum, at L-O School Commons 6:00 PM – Bean Bag Tournament, on South Broadway by Travel Lanes 7:00-9:00 PM – Kids Carnival at the Pool, games, tattoos, cupcakes, and goodie bags 7:00 PM – Frog, Toad, and Turtle Races, Bike Trailhead Parking Lot 7:00 PM – Variety Show by LeRoy Community Theater at L-O High School Gym

Saturday, July 15

8:00 AM – 5K Run/Walk, LeRoy Swimming Pool Benefit 8:00-10:00 AM – FREE Continental Breakfast and Open House at Wildwood Grove 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon – LeRoy Farmers Market, located

by LeRoy Art Center 10:00 AM-1:00 PM – LeRoy Public Library Open House 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon – Container Gardening Contest at South Park, accepting entries from 9:00 to 10:00 AM 10:00 AM – Kid Power Sanctioned Pedal Tractor Pull at South Park 10:30 AM-1:00 PM – Kid’s Carnival Games by Lutheran Social Services at South Park 11:00 AM-2:00 PM – Pony Rides at South Park 11:00 AM-1:00 PM – Lunch & Pie & Ice Cream Social by 1st Presbyterian Church at Community Center 11:00 AM-2:00 PM – 15th Annual Car & Motorcycle Show

by Son’s of the American Legion at South Park. Registration begins at 10:00 AM

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Sunday, July 16

9:00 AM – LeRoy Swimming Pool Relay Races for all ages 10:00 AM – Joint Ecumenical Church Service at South Park 11:00 AM-1:00 PM – Grilled Chicken Dinner, sponsored

by LeRoy Fire Department, at Fire Hall 2:00 PM – Grand Parade, Contact Patty White at 507-324-5707 F ollowing the Parade – FREE Watermelon, Kiddy Train Rides, & Music by JJ’s Pickup Band at South Park. 10¢ Ice Cream Cones will be available at BP Food Shop and K & H Classic Stop, served by The Mower County Dairy Princess and Court Members. Following the Watermelon – LeRoy Swimming Pool Cannonball Contest for All Ages

All Weekend

ADA Malt Booth, Sponsored by FFA Alumni, located by LeRoy Art Center. $1.00 a Game Bowling at Travel Lanes.

Vendors in South Park, Contact Dave Perkins at 507-273-5815

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Lyle Independence Days Celebration Friday, June 23rd

Food Specials – Lyle Liquor.........................................5-9 PM Bean Bag Tourney – Lyle Liquor.....................................7 PM Music – Lyle Liquor - Freddy Lee DJ............ 8 PM-MIDNIGHT

Saturday, June 24th

Truck, Tractor & Semi Pull – South End of Town........... 10 AM Lyle Classic Car Show – City Park.....................10 AM - 4 PM Street Dance – Legion – “Extreme DJ”...................... 8:00 PM

Sunday, June 25th

Church Services in the Park.......................................... 10 AM Food at the Legion – “Smokin Brothers BBQ”..............1-6 PM Grand Parade................................................................. Noon Flag Presentation & Speakers....................................1:00 PM

Bingo Stand – Southside 4-H.................................... 1:00 PM Stump Jumpers – Mud Bog Races - South End....... 1:00 PM Kids Games in the Park..............................................1:00 PM FREE Pony Rides/Train Rides in the park................... 1-5 pm Horse Shoe Tourney – Legion....................................2:00 PM Entertainment - Big Ben & Brian........................1:30-3:00 PM Water Fights at the Fire Hall.......................................2:00 PM Pedal Pull – City Park.................................................3:30 PM Little Miss Lyle............................................................3:30 PM Talent Show................................................................4:00 PM ** Fireworks **.............................................................. DUSK FREE ADMISSION TO ALL EVENTS Lyle City Hall 507-325-2311 Visit us at www.lylemn.org email: cityoflyle@frontiernet.net Thank you to the Lions Club for helping to sponsor this great weekend!

Lyle Area Cancer is a non profit organization raising money for cancer research at The Hormel Institute, Ma yo Foundation and The University of Minnesota. Fundraising events are hel d throughout the year.

38th Annual Auction & Events raised

CITY LOTS AVAILABLE REDUCED BY 1/2 PRICE LYLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

NEW JO JOHNSON ADDITION IN LYLE CALL 507-325-2311

$215,500 and was pledged to the

Fifth District Eagles Cancer Telethon . $2.6 million raised overall 1980-2016

Lyle American Legion Post 105

Horseshoes or Bean Bags starting May 25th

* Newly Remodeled Club Room * Pull Tabs Available * Hall Rental with Seating for 100

507-325-4134 Lyle, MN

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Lots 1-5 •$8,600 This includes all water, sewer and street assessments.

Lots 6-15 •$7,000 plus an assessment for curb, gutter and pavements (assessed at a later date)

Buyer assumes all closing costs. Construction to include landscape must be completed within 1 year of the date of the purchase agreement.

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Lyle Body Shop

"We can paint almost anything" New Cars • Old Cars • Trucks • Motorcycles

402 1st Street, Lyle • Jim walker • 507.219.9694 Email: lyle_bodyshop@yahoo.com

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Rose Creek Days - July 7-9, 2017 Sesquicentennial Celebration • 150 Years Friday, July 7th 13th Annual Black Socks Kickball Tournament 4:00 pm - 10 & under; 5:00 pm 15 & under; 7:00 pm Open Class. Contact Elton Edland 507-460-9082 or 437-2805 Fireman’s Water Fight 9:00 pm - in front of Ulven’s Hardware FREE DJ in the Park - Scott Fuller/US Country 99.9 Beer garden/tent in the park

Saturday, July 8th

Softball Tournament 8:00 am - contact Zach Stratton 507-219-1867 Memorabilia Display - City Hall 9:00 am-5:00 pm Volleyball at The Creek 2:00 pm Contact Heidi Olson (Brenda’s Store) 507-437-1413 Craft Show Flea Market 10:00 am-7:00 pm, East side of Park Parade 12:00 pm Kids’ Carnival - following parade 2:00ish - 5:00 pm

Rose Creek All School Reunion 3:00 pm at the school gym Kids’ Tractor Pull 3:00 pm - park tennis court Beer Garden in the Park open after parade Rose Creek Fire Dept Windsor Chop Supper 4:00 pm in the Park Music in the Park “Good for Gary” Drawing for guns, Rose Creek signs, flags 8:00 pm at The Creek Fireworks 10:00 pm in the park

Sunday, July 9th

Softball Tournament in the park 8:00 am Car Show 12:00-3:00 pm - Registration 9 am-noon.

Contact Dave Nelson Tractor Show 12:00-3:00 pm Memorabilia Display - City Hall Beanbag Tournament 12:00-3:00 pm in the park Concessions available all weekend in the Park Watch Our Rose Creek Fun Days and Rose Creek Sesquicentennial Facebook pages

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Cedar River State Water Trail offers 25 miles of paddling fun in Mower County

Mower County hosts 25 miles of the Cedar River State Water Trail in Minnesota.

Officially launched in 2012, the Cedar River State Water Trail officially begins at the Mower Co. Road 2 bridge east of the village of Lansing and flows down through the city of Austin to the Minnesota-Iowa border.

Cedar River Watershed District – which spearheaded the legislative effort in 2011 to designate the Cedar River as a State Water Trail – has free brochure maps for the Cedar River State Water Trail created by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. DNR also has information on a website specifically for the Cedar River State Water Trail, including river-level data for paddlers to know how the water is flowing.

Paddlers on the Cedar River will find moderately flowing waters cutting through a beautifully wooded

corridor. There are no major rapids on this stretch of the Cedar River, making it ideal for beginning canoeists. Lots of wildlife can be found while paddling down the Cedar, which also hosts a variety of fish, especially smallmouth bass and rock bass.

Eventually, the Cedar River becomes one of Iowa’s major waterways and connects with the Iowa River before emptying into the Mississippi River in southeast Iowa.

Access to the Cedar River is available in numerous areas, including the Ramsey Dam north of Austin; several locations within the city of Austin; the DNR’s Riverwood Landing south of Austin; and the county bridges crossing the Cedar.

Cedar River Canoe & Kayak Service in Austin rents watercraft for paddling the Cedar River and offers drop-off, pick-up service.

Cedar River Watershed District posts information, photos and videos of the Cedar River State Water Trail on its Facebook page and encourages people to share their own photos and stories of the river on that page: www.facebook.com/ cedarriverwd

For more information, go online to: www.dnr.state.mn.us/ watertrails/cedarriver

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What to Know Before Going Camping...

Remember fireworks safety when celebrating Outdoor celebrations dominate social schedules each summer. Several of these celebrations coordinate with national holidays or days of national pride and are accompanied by barbecues, parades, picnics, and often fireworks.

Fireworks can add character and excitement to group events. When done well, they can be the focal point of festivities and often mark the culmination of a day of fun. The earliest record of fireworks dates back to 7th century China, believed to be the home of fireworks. Fireworks have long been a part of Chinese culture and were used to accompany many festivities. Soon the use of fireworks spread beyond China.

Today, fireworks may be part of military homecomings, large sporting events and so much more. Holidays like New Year’s Eve and the Fourth of July frequently feature fireworks displays. Fireworks tend to be most commonly used during warm-weather months, which is why fireworks safety is emphasized throughout June and July.

Each year, the National Fire Protection Association warns that thousands of people - most often children and teens - are injured while using consumer fireworks.

To the novice, fireworks can be dangerous, even in ways people may not realize.

Burns, fires, loss of fingers, blindness, and even death are possible. The Alliance to Stop Consumer Fireworks urges the public to avoid the personal use of fireworks and to enjoy displays conducted by trained professionals who adhere to various safety protocols.

Those who engage in personal firework use are urged to do so properly and safely. The American Pyrotechnics Association says 47 of the 50 states and the District of Columbia allow legal “consumer” fireworks. Consider the following safety tips whenever fireworks are included in the festivities. · Ensure that fireworks are legal where you live before planning a fireworks display. · Purchase all fireworks, which can include everything from cone fountains to sparklers, from a licensed and reputable dealer. · Read all instructions before lighting. · Supervise all firework activities, making sure children do not light any fireworks. · Avoid alcohol and drug use when lighting fireworks. Both can impair judgement and create hazardous conditions. · Do not light multiple fireworks at the same time. · Use fireworks in a clearing far away from buildings and vehicles. · Always have a hose or bucket of water available to douse fireworks. · Soak “dud” fireworks in a bucket of water before discarding them. Wait 20 minutes before approaching the dud. · Maintain a safe distance between those observing the fireworks show and the fireworks. · Dispose of spent fireworks safely, away from combustible materials.

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Comedian Jim Gaffigan often jokes that camping is a tradition in his wife’s family, but he’s what people would consider “indoorsy.”

Gaffigan notes that the idea of burning a couple of vacation days sleeping on the ground outside isn’t his idea of fun. But the comic may be in the minority.

Camping is one of the most popular outdoor recreational activities in North America. The statistics resource Statistica says the revenue of campgrounds and RV parks was estimated at $5.8 billion in 2015. More than $2.5 billion was relegated to camping equipment spending. In Canada, National Park attendance is typically indicative of camping stays. Parks Canada said there was a 4 percent increase in overall visitation between 2009 and 2014.

Camping takes many forms. Some purists equate camping to minimalist survival - eking out an existence for a few days with nothing more than a tent, a single roll of toilet paper and a fishing pole. Others enjoy the creature comforts of home and would readily consider camping something done from their climate controlled RV. Camping ranges between sleeping under the open stars and glamping - a style of camping with amenities and potentially resort-style services. No matter how one defines camping, information is the key to becoming the proverbial “happy camper.” The following list is a general starting off point for planning a camping adventure. · Not all campsites are equal. When choosing a campsite, seek an area that offers the amenities you desire. Popular places like lakeside spots or those close to trails tend to book up early. Also, consider proximity to bathrooms, showers and ingress/egress spots. People who desire solitude will pick different campsites than those who want to be near the family action.

· Choose a tent for the weather. Supplies will differ depending on the temperatures when you plan to camp. Select a tent with a sun-protection sealant to prolong its longevity. Opt for a location with partial afternoon shade to keep the campsite and tent cool. Face the tent door into the wind for a breeze (and also to keep mosquitoes from camping alongside you). Speak with a camping supply retailer about your camping needs. · Bring along low-salt, high-protein snacks. Low-salt, high-protein snacks will keep you fueled for day trips along the trails without making you thirsty. Dried berries and high-fiber trail mixes also can keep energy levels up. · Invest in an insulating pad. A good insulating pad will keep you comfortable when sleeping on the ground. Such a pad also will serve as an extra moisture barrier and will help keep you warm or cool. · Use the moon. If this is your first time camping, schedule the night out to coincide with a full moon. There will be extra light at night to chase away any fears and make navigating a bit easier. · Be an early bird. To see wildlife, hit the trails as early as possible.

Early morning hours also are cooler for working.

Remember that camping involves getting in touch with nature.

Leave the campsite how you found it, taking trash along with you.

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