Austin is a city in Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 26,174 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Mower County. Austin is located at the intersection of Interstate Highway 90 and U.S. Highway 218 in the southeastern part of the state.
The town was originally settled along the Cedar River and it has two man-made lakes called East Side Lake and Mill pond. The town was named for Austin R. Nichols, the first settler in the area.
Throughout Austin, neighbors of all backgrounds come together to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in creating home together. Austin is a place we can ALL call Home!!
Events are free and open to the public (unless noted) and the community is welcomed and encouraged to attend!
Welcoming Week Events: More info and updates at https://www.facebook.com/austinhumanrightscommission
