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Column: Finding some optimism on the ice
Quite often when a sports reporter does season previews, there’s an overwhelming flow of optimism. Read story
Austin man dies following snowmobile accident
The 33-year-old Austin man who sustained severe injuries on Sunday when his snowmobile went into a drainage ditch near Manchester died Monday morning, Freeborn County Sheriff Mark Harig confirmed. Read story
Snow emergency begins at 11 p.m. Monday
A 72-hour snow emergency will go in to effect for downtown Austin at 11 tonight and for residential areas starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Read story
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Don't ask, don't tell a non issue
Both Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm Mike Mullen last week set in motion the likely “end” of the 16-year-old “don’t ask, don’t tell” law on gays in the armed forces.
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School board to vote on resolution to remove Curt Rude
Controversial board member Curt Rude could be removed from the school board following a meeting Monday night. Read story
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