Annual Progress Edition Highlights Growth Across Minnesota Counties

Mower, Dodge and Steele counties showcase positive community stories

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

The Austin Daily Herald's annual Progress edition features a collection of uplifting stories highlighting growth and community development across Mower, Dodge and Steele counties in Minnesota. The edition, which takes months to put together, showcases a range of positive narratives from student enterprises to local businesses and new projects.

Why it matters

The Progress edition reflects the vibrant character and ongoing development of communities in this region of Minnesota. By spotlighting these inspiring stories, the publication aims to celebrate the area's progress and the people driving positive change.

The details

The Progress edition is the Austin Daily Herald's biggest annual endeavor, involving months of work to compile a full-color presentation filled with uplifting narratives from across Mower, Dodge and Steele counties. The stories featured must be positive in nature and demonstrate progress or growth within the local communities.

  • The Progress edition is published annually at the end of each February.

The players

Austin Daily Herald

A local newspaper serving the Austin, Minnesota area and surrounding counties.

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The takeaway

The Progress edition showcases the vibrant character and ongoing development of communities in this region of Minnesota, celebrating the area's progress and the people driving positive change.