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Recreational Cannabis Legal August 1 in Minnesota – What It Means for Employers
Recreational Cannabis Legal August 1 in Minnesota – What It Means for Employers Guest post by Stephanie Haedt of Peterson, Kolker, Haedt & Benda, Ltd. Effective August 1, 2023 adults may legally use cannabis in Minnesota. Here is what you need to know: Legalizes adult (age 21 and over) recreational marijuana use and treats cannabis as…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea and Austin
Business Spotlight: Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea and Austin Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea and Austin provides Austin-area residents a prerequisite for a thriving economy – local access to quality healthcare. One Hospital, Two Campuses Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea and Austin offers a wide range of services. These include primary and specialty care, women’s…
Read MoreOur House: Where Caring and Compassion Define Senior Living
Our House: Where Caring and Compassion Define Senior Living In the heart of Austin, Minnesota, there is a place called Our House that provides exceptional senior housing and care. We spoke with Melissa Madison, the Executive Director overseeing the three facilities that make up Our House, to learn more about their commitment to serving the…
Read MoreHow Conversational AI Will Change Internet Search
How Conversational AI Will Change Internet Search Are Internet Search Engines Becoming Obsolete? Imagine you have a burning question, like, “Who was Yogi Bear’s sidekick?” Your first impulse might be to open your favorite browser and type your question in the search bar, and, depending on your search platform, you might get a list of…
Read MoreEmerald Ash Borer in Austin, Minnesota: What Property Owners Need to Know
Emerald Ash Borer in Austin, Minnesota: What Property Owners Need to Know What is the Emerald Ash Borer? The Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive insect that attacks only ash trees only. Unchecked, the borer can kill an ash tree in as few as three years. The borer lives between the bark and the wood.…
Read MoreHome Federal: Community-Minded Banking
Home Federal: Community-Minded Banking Home Federal is a full-service personal, commercial, and agricultural community bank. We caught up with Tom Klapperich, Senior Vice President / Regional President to tell us more about Home Federal. For almost 90 years, Home Federal has served southern Minnesota. “We’re definitely a fixture in the local community,” Tom explained. “We…
Read MoreSt. Mark’s Living Offering New Transitional Care to Austin Community
St. Mark’s Living Offering New Transitional Care to Austin Community Whether it’s recovering from surgery or recuperating from a fall, the care received following a hospital stay but before heading home is an important part of the recovery process. Austin residents will soon have a new transitional care resource from a trusted member of the…
Read MoreHatfield Construction LLC Does It All
Dans Handyman Services Does It All Hatfield Construction LLC is a fully licensed general contractor serving the Austin area. (507) 589-5717 Do you have a house project you’ve been putting off? Something you’ve been meaning to get done, but you didn’t know where to start? It’s time to call Dan Hatfield of Hatfield Construction LLC…
Read MoreAccentra Credit Union: For People, Not Profit
Accentra Credit Union: For People, Not Profit Accentra Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative in operation since 1930. Accentra manages $200 million in assets across three branches in southeastern Minnesota and employs approximately 50 people. Part of the Accentra team at the Austin branch, from left to right: Terri Stough, Jenny Walker, Ericka Smith,…
Read MoreCLA: A Big — and Local — Professional Services Firm
CLA: A Big — and Local — Professional Services Firm CLA is a professional services firm offering an array of services including industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Nationally, CLA has nearly 130 locations, and more than 8,500 employees, making CLA the eighth-largest accountancy firm in the United States. What makes…
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