Geraldine A. Rasmussen

In 1919, while on vacation, Geraldine Rasmussen and her husband purchased the Mower County Transcript-Republican, a weekly newspaper. In 1920, they sold that paper and joined forces with the Daily Herald as partners, with Geraldine soon becoming the business manager for the paper. She was a founding member of the Mower County Historical Society and in 1953 purchased the old Christ Episcopal Church and had it moved to the fairgrounds as an art exhibit venue. She was the first woman to serve on the board of directors for the Austin Chamber of Commerce. As a civic leader, she actively contributed to the city of Austin by volunteering with the Austin YMCA, Business and Professional Women's Club, Art and Travel Club, Ladies Floral Club, St. Olaf Hospital Auxiliary, and the League of Women Voters.

Austin, Minnesota · United States