Mower County
DNR to survey Dobbins Creek for mussels
With hundreds more added Thursday, Austin’s East Side Lake now hosts about 7,100 native mussels growing in the backwaters created by the dam on Dobbins ...
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‘Karl’s Tourney’ is on with an online fundraiser
Cancer research will be moving forward with the 23rd annual Karl’s Tourney, going forward in a new format ...
DNR to survey Dobbins Creek for mussels
With hundreds more added Thursday, Austin’s East Side Lake now hosts about 7,100 native mussels growing in the ...
Time to step away: Long time owner of Hanson Tire Service heads into retirement
For three decades, Hanson Tire Service owner Bruce Turner has been behind the counter helping people with their ...
Part of a bigger family
Earlier this year, Riverland Community College chemistry instructor Catherine Haslag and criminal justice instructor Richard Watkins were honored ...
Mower County
‘Karl’s Tourney’ is on with an online fundraiser
Cancer research will be moving forward with the 23rd annual Karl’s Tourney, going forward in a new format so pediatric cancer research can continue 3rd ...
by Daily Herald.
Mower County
Zonta International commemorated World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
On July 30, Zonta International encouraged its members throughout the world to promote activities to recognize the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, which was ...
by Daily Herald, Monday, August 3, 2020 5:05 pm
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Vikings sign GM Spielman to multi-year contract extension
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have doubled down on their reliance on stability as a vital ingredient for securing that elusive Super Bowl trophy. ...
by Associated Press, Monday, August 3, 2020 4:52 pm
Health
Weekend sees 17 COVID-19 case increase in Mower County
The Minnesota Department of Health on Monday reported a weekend increase of 17 cases of COVID-19 in Mower County, bringing the county’s cumulative total to ...
by Daily Herald, Monday, August 3, 2020 2:18 pm
News
Virus relief bill remains up in air as negotiations resume
WASHINGTON (AP) — Slow, grinding negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume Monday afternoon, but the path forward promises to be ...
by Associated Press, Monday, August 3, 2020 1:07 pm
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Chateau Speedway hosts Veterans night
By Matthew Gage Chateau Speedway had the race track roaring in its Salute to Veterans in Lansing Friday night. There were 109 cars that filled ...
by Daily Herald, Monday, August 3, 2020 12:50 pm
Agriculture
As US milk sales rise amid pandemic, “Got milk?” ads return
The dairy industry has a familiar question for you: “Got milk?” Six years after the popular tagline was retired, “Got milk?” ads are back. A ...
by Associated Press, Monday, August 3, 2020 11:10 am
Blooming Prairie
Winona man injured in Friday afternoon accident
A Winona man was transported to the hospital with life threatening injuries after being involved in a two car accident Friday afternoon. According to the ...
by Mike Stoll, Monday, August 3, 2020 11:05 am
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Austin Eagles 14AAA sweep Northfield
The Austin Eagles 14AAA baseball team swept a doubleheader from Northfield at Marcusen Park by the scores of 10-3 and 18-6 Friday. In the first ...
by Daily Herald, Monday, August 3, 2020 9:20 am
Austin Packers
Baseball playoffs begin in Marcusen Park this week
While there is no Legion or VFW baseball this summer, there will be postseason baseball for area High School players. The Austin 18U and Austin ...
by Daily Herald, Monday, August 3, 2020 9:16 am
Austin Greyhounds
Hounds bring down Dodge County, will open postseason Saturday
The Austin Greyhounds wrapped up their season with with a 10-8 win over Dodge County last week and they will enter the postseason as the ...
by Daily Herald, Monday, August 3, 2020 9:10 am
Mower County
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Positive test rate creeps up
MPR News Staff The percentage of positive COVID-19 tests once again crept above 5 percent over the weekend as cases and hospitalizations continued trending upward. ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, August 3, 2020 9:09 am
News
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
DALLAS, Ga. (AP) — Putting your child on the bus for the first day of school is always a leap of faith for a parent. ...
by Associated Press, Monday, August 3, 2020 9:02 am
Local Government
Deer hunt properties, grant requests on council agenda
Austin Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Nelson will discuss the possible addition of new land parcels to the city-wide deer hunt during the Austin City ...
by Mike Stoll, Sunday, August 2, 2020 7:01 am
Columnists
Minnesota StartWatch: A trio of sites in the south
By Deane Morrison Summer may fade in August, but that brings darker skies and longer hours to watch stars and planets. The month starts out ...
by Daily Herald, Saturday, August 1, 2020 1:01 pm
Mower County
Political campaign signs not permitted on state highway rights of way
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is reminding people that placement of campaign and other advertising signage on any highway rights of way is not allowed ...
by Daily Herald, Saturday, August 1, 2020 12:01 pm
Mower County
Candidate Q&A: House District 27B
Author’s note: This is a continuation of the Herald’s candidate Q&A features and the second such feature with State Rep. Jeanne Poppe (DFL-27B) and challenger ...
by Mike Stoll, Saturday, August 1, 2020 7:01 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Man charged with assault after allegedly trying to stab woman with screwdriver
Christopher David Mitchell, 36, of Austin has been charged with felony second-degree assault – dangerous weapon, felony threats of violence, felony domestic assault, and felony ...
by Mike Stoll, Saturday, August 1, 2020 7:01 am
News
DEA warns of scammers impersonating DEA employees
The Drug Enforcement Administration urges its DEA-registered practitioners and members of the public to be cautious of telephone calls by scammers posing as DEA employees ...
by Daily Herald, Saturday, August 1, 2020 6:50 am
Education
Riverland’s Phi Theta Kappa research published in journal
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has published academic research conducted by students at 16 colleges, including Riverland Community College Zeta Eta’s “Transforming Negative Community ...
by Daily Herald, Saturday, August 1, 2020 6:50 am
Education
College Accolades
Winona State University 2020 Spring Dean’s List Austin Abigail Bollingberg, Bailee Brandt, Emily Each, Brooke Goligowski, Julia Gray, Meghan Haldorson, Summer Linda, Caitlin Lura, Nathan ...
by Daily Herald, Saturday, August 1, 2020 6:50 am
News
Census Bureau to email households to encourage response to 2020 census
The U.S. Census Bureau announced that it will begin emailing households in low-responding areas to encourage them to respond to the 2020 Census. Millions of ...
by Daily Herald, Saturday, August 1, 2020 6:50 am
Columnists
The Wide Angle: Reliving the life of a sports reporter
It’s been a long time since I’ve actually covered a baseball game. That changed this past Monday and Thursday night when I covered an Austin ...
by Eric Johnson, Saturday, August 1, 2020 6:30 am
Editorials
Others Opinion: COVID-19 — Use local data to adjust restrictions
The Free Press As the COVID-19 exhibits its predicted ebbs and flows in states around the country, balancing economic health and public health will require ...
by Tribune News Service, Saturday, August 1, 2020 6:30 am
Columnists
Annie Lane: Communication is key to a happy marriage
Dear Annie: I love my wife very much and try to be a good husband. However, my wife has an explosive temper. Whenever she is ...
by Daily Herald, Saturday, August 1, 2020 6:30 am
Editorials
Our Opinion: Support your schools
On Thursday, the Minnesota Department of Education announced it’s Safe Learning Plan, which through a formula supplied by the MDE, gives the schools more flexibility ...
by Daily Herald, Saturday, August 1, 2020 6:30 am
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