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Austin is a city in Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 23,314 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Mower County.

Colleges & Universities:
Riverland Community College is a community college that is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. It has campuses in: Albert Lea, Minnesota and Austin, Minnesota
It was opened in 1940 as the Austin Junior College by the public school system. It became part of the state system of junior colleges in 1964.

Landmarks and Attractions:
Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Sola Fide Observatory, and Spam Museum
A house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright at 309 21st St. S.W., The Paramount Theatre, listed on the, and National Register of Historic Places.
Marcusen Park baseball field was home to teams in the Prairie League and Northwoods League and currently hosts games for the Austin Greyhounds amateur baseball team.
Rydjor Bike Shop is home to a bike museum of 85 unique and collectible bikes.
Hormel Historic Home is the home of Hormel Foods founder George A. Hormel. It has been restored to turn-of-the-century elegance and is open to the public for events and tours.
Tendermade Restaurant (created by Jerry Thatcher and Mildred Thatcher, currently run by the White Family)

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