Together "Twin Cities" Minneapolis and state capital, St. Paul, paint a very urban picture that lacks not for cultural color nor pleasant parks with proximity to river, wilderness and Amish country for extra polish.
The Hormel Institute, University of MN, was established in 1942 by Jay C. Hormel(of Hormel Foods Corp.) in a philanthropic gesture to help the health of the world through medical research. Today The Hormel Institute is a world leader in cancer prevention research through study of food agents & cell functions. Through its' collaborations with Mayo Clinic and IBM, The Hormel Institute is poised for great achievements in biochemistry/research technology. Call 507-437-4563 to arrange for a guided tour of this secured facility, only through the Austin CVB.
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Other Date Information Additional Date Information: The Hormel Institute is available for tours ONLY through pre-arrangement with the Austin CVB. Contact the ACVB at 1-800-444-5713 or 507-437-4563. Attraction Attributes Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more
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