Turns out Mower County, MN is interesting.
TourPods has 8 narrated audio stories about Mower County — the hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore of its streets, told like a podcast about wherever you're standing.
Mower County
Where Austin Began: One Claim, One River
How a Cedar River settlement gave Austin its name and early purpose.
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A County Named Before the Crowds Arrived
How Mower County got its name before settlement fully followed.
Mower County
When a Legislator Became a County
How John Edward Mower’s name was written onto Minnesota’s map before statehood.
Hormel Historic Home
Where the Hormel Story Came Home
A house museum reveals the family side of Austin’s business rise.
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Before Statehood, a County Takes Shape
How territorial politics helped turn Mower County into a local center of power.
SPAM Museum
How Spam Took Over Downtown Austin
A hometown product became a museum, then a downtown magnet.
Hormel Foods Corporation headquarters
How Austin’s Spam Went to War
Why a canned meat from Austin became essential military fare.
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How Austin Packed the War Effort
A small Minnesota meatpacker became part of the Allied supply line.
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