Austin, MN began honoring community members as Pillars of the Community in 2016. The goal was to utilize the flood wall pillars on North Main Street to give recognition to people, in Austin’s past and present, who have made significant contributions to improving the quality of life in Austin related to growth, economic impact, health, education, culture, recreation, communications, business or scientific innovation.
Several women have been honored as a Pillar of the Community over time. Click on their names below to see how these women have contributed to Austin to make our community better.
Bonnie Besse Rietz AAUW member
Patricia Piper AAUW member
Susan Grove AAUW member