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Right now in Austin

  • Today84° / 61°Overcast, 3° cooler than yesterdayAir quality 43 — good
  • Record for October 1279°Today is on track to beat it

What's on in Austin

What the daily edition is covering, plus community listings and premium placements.

  • General Election Public Accuracy Test
    October 12, 2026 · 09:00 · Mower County Government Center, 201 1st St NE
    A public testing session for voting and election equipment ahead of the general election. The test verifies machine accuracy and is open for public observation. Details →
  • Austin School Board Regular Meeting
    October 12, 2026 · 17:30 · Austin High School Annex Recital Hall, 301 3rd St NW
    A regular business meeting of the local school board. The meeting is open to the public to observe district governance and proceedings. Details →
  • Mower County Board Regular Session
    October 13, 2026 · 09:00 · Mower County Government Center, 201 1st St NE
    The Mower County Board of Commissioners holds its regular public session to manage county affairs, budgets, and local government business. The proceedings are open to community members and county residents. Details →
  • Home School Nature Day
    October 13, 2026 · 13:00 · Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St NE
    Home School Nature Day offers seasonal outdoor educational programming for homeschool students. Participants explore the preserve while taking hands-on classes tailored to their grade levels, such as apple cidering, animal habitats, or orienteering. Details →

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Austin at a glance

Census demographics for Austin
Population26,167
Median age36.3
Median household income$66,488
Median home value$155,100
Median rent$860
Homeownership70%
College-educated23.2%
Average commute18 min
Work from home4.3%

About Austin, Minnesota

Austin is a city in and the county seat of Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 26,174 at the 2020 census. Wikipedia → The median age is 36.3 and the median household income $66,488. About 23.2% of residents hold a college degree. 4.3% of workers work from home, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The MailerDot Austin newsletter delivers free local news, weather, events, and community stories every morning — a 5-minute read covering what's happening in Austin today.

Common questions

Is there a free newsletter for Austin, MN?

Yes. MailerDot publishes a free daily newsletter for Austin, MN covering local news, weather, and events. It has sent 12 editions since September 30, 2026, every morning, with no paywall and no spam.

What's the latest news in Austin?

The most recent Austin edition, on October 11, 2026, led with “Lantern-Lit Woods and Hot Cider Light Up the Trails Tonight”. Before that: “A Classic Street Clock Is Headed to the Municipal Lawn” (October 10) and “Venetian Glass and Cult Cinema Anchor a Full Fall Weekend” (October 9). Every past edition is in the archive on this page.

What events are happening in Austin this week?

Coming up in Austin: General Election Public Accuracy Test (October 12), Austin School Board Regular Meeting (October 12) and Mower County Board Regular Session (October 13). The full calendar is on the Events tab, and the daily digest's "What's On Around Town" section carries today, tomorrow, and the day after every morning.

What's in the Austin daily digest?

Each edition has five sections: The Lead (the day's main local story, with context), Local Pulse (top headlines), Today's Outlook (weather with context), What's On Around Town (events, shows, and markets), and Spotlight & Story (hidden gems and local figures). It's a 5-minute read.

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Who writes the Austin newsletter?

Nobody writes it by hand. Each morning's edition is compiled automatically from current local sources — news, weather, and event listings. A city's commercial rights can be leased by one local operator, who places sponsorships but never writes or edits the content. It's free for readers, funded by clearly labelled local sponsorships.

What's in the Austin daily digest

  • The Lead — the day's main local story, with what happened and why it matters.
  • Local Pulse — the top local headlines, summarized.
  • Today's Outlook — the Austin forecast with one practical line on what to wear or skip.
  • What's On Around Town — events, markets, and shows for today, tomorrow, and the day after.
  • Spotlight & Story — a short feature on a local place, business, or person.

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