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Partnerships highlighted during ceremony for 1st & 3rd Apartments
A lot was said Monday afternoon during a ribbon cutting ceremony for Austin’s newest apartment complex 1st & ...
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Landmark finish: Austin’s Shute is ready for her fourth straight state meet appearance
Austin senior Marissa Shute joined elite company when she earned her fourth straight trip to the state cross ...
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Pacelli eighth grader will run in his sister’s footsteps at state CC meet
When Pacelli eighth grader Zemecha McManus watched his older sister Kya McManus run in the state cross country ...
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Fade to black: Blossoms’ epic comeback falls one play short
BLOOMING PRAIRIE – The Awesome Blossoms put together an unbelievable comeback, only to see their season come to ...
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What part of your property has to look the best?
- The Lawn (64%, 39 Votes)
- Deck/Patio (16%, 10 Votes)
- Garden (11%, 7 Votes)
- Flower Bed (8%, 5 Votes)
Total Voters: 61
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New county health plan part of a spreading move to opening doors
A new health care plan announced by Mower County last week not only represents a substantial cost savings ...
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Beckwith scores game winning OT goal for Bruins
The Austin Bruins erased a one goal deficit late in regulation and they walked away with a 3-2 ...
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Karl’s Legacy: Potach’s eclipse $1M donated to Institute, given key to the city
An event that elicited emotions of all kinds showcased how turning grief into an ever-evolving mission can inspire ...
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota on Election Day
WASHINGTON — Minnesota voters will decide on Election Day how to award the state’s 10 presidential electoral votes, ...
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Additional times for absentee voting coming up
The Nov. 5 General Election is a little over a week away and the Mower County Elections Office ...
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The Minnesota Star Tribune launches statewide news partnership
Herald a part of the first group The Minnesota Star Tribune today announced it is launching a ...
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In Your Community: Adams church holding annual meal
The Little Cedar Lutheran Church, in Adams, will be holding its annual Meatball Dinner Drive-thru from 4-6:30 p.m. ...
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In Your Community: Duplicate Bridge
Tuesday, four tables played: First place, Paul Hanson and Jim Fisher Second place, Joyce Crowe and Theresa Baldus ...
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In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center
Monday S.A.I.L- Balance and Strength, 9 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks, 9 a.m. Ping ...
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Our Opinion: A good start to the bridge project
Last Friday, the bridge over Interstate 90 at Oakland Avenue West/Highway 105 opened after its reconstruction. While it ...
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Thumbs up, Thumbs down
Thumbs up to improving. After its season came to an end against Kasson-Mantorville Wednesday night, we hope the ...
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APS Column: Showing up — Why attendance matters
By Dr. Joey Page Austin Public Schools Superintendent As the superintendent of Austin Public Schools (APS), I am ...
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Guest Commentary: Award banquet honorees strike positive note
By Don Leathers Recently, I attended an awards banquet where four members of the Austin area were recognized ...
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Tim Ruzek: Bridge collapses not long after its built
For more than 20 miles between Austin and St. Ansgar, Iowa, the Cedar River did not have a ...
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Peggy Keener: Baby news that rocked the world
On July 25, 1978, our world learned of a medical marvel unlike anything it had ever known. A ...
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Evie Mohrfeld: We’re all looking forward to hearing about Greece
We are anxiously awaiting to hear about some of the highlights from those who have recently returned from ...
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To fight misinformation news outlets are putting plans in place to combat false election night stories
NEW YORK — As news outlets get ready for election night, they’re not only focusing on what happens. ...
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Ron Ely, TV’s ‘Tarzan’ in the 1960s, dies at 86
LOS ANGELES — Ron Ely, the tall, musclebound actor who played the title character in the 1960s NBC ...
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Spring Grove sweeps Blooming Prairie in a Section 1A Tournament match
The No. 15 seeded Blooming Prairie volleyball team lost to No. 2 Spring Grove by scores of 25-13, ...