Mower County
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Schools likely closed for the year
There’s a “relatively slim” chance of Minnesota school buildings reopening this year, Gov. Tim Walz said, calling it a “heartbreaking” situation for families and students, ...
Top Stories
What’s Next: College athletes looking at next steps as COVID-19 causes interruptions
The winds of change softly drifted into the NCAA sports world, but it was just a matter of ...
Mayo reviewing plans for hospitals in event of surge
Mayo Clinic Health System officials are planning how to best utilize Mayo facilities in the region in the ...
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Schools likely closed for the year
There’s a “relatively slim” chance of Minnesota school buildings reopening this year, Gov. Tim Walz said, calling it ...
‘They really care to keep us around’
For restaurateurs like Dave Forland, owner of The Old Mill in Austin, the coronavirus pandemic has had a ...
Mower County
What’s Next: College athletes looking at next steps as COVID-19 causes interruptions
The winds of change softly drifted into the NCAA sports world, but it was just a matter of days before they blasted to a roar ...
by Rocky Hulne.
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Man sentenced to 90 months for sexually abusing child
Alejandro Jimenez Gonzalez, 36, of Austin was sentenced to 90 months in the Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud for felony second-degree criminal sexual conduct ...
by Mike Stoll, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:01 am
Columnists
Upcoming LIFE fundraisers postponed
Due to COVID-19 concerns, we have postponed the 25th annual Rose Sale delivery and pick-up day from Tuesday, April 7 to Tuesday, June 16. If ...
by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:01 am
Columnists
50 states, 50 heroes: Earning respect
Born Dec. 17, 1907, in Peru, Indiana, Richard Nott Antrim briefly served in the U.S. Naval Reserve before his appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy ...
by Mike Stoll, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:01 am
Columnists
Next steps in responding to COVID-19 pandemic
Dan Sparks State Senator, District 27 The challenge of COVID-19 continues to be felt for each of us in not just Minnesota, but throughout the ...
by Daily Herald, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:01 am
Columnists
Death on the far side of the world
This tale is true. I should know for it happened to me. Here is my story as I told it in “Potato In A Rice ...
by Peggy Keener, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:01 am
Columnists
Celebrating Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month. That is the eighth time I have made that announcement in one medium or another. Since my first April with ...
by Holly Johnson, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:01 am
News
Democrats elevate health care as virus-era campaign argument
WASHINGTON — Democrats are zeroing in on health care as one of the few issues that might resonate among Americans who have largely shelved election ...
by Associated Press, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:01 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Man charged after allegedly brandishing a BB gun
An Austin man arrested Thursday after police received a call about an individual pointing a gun at someone was arraigned on Friday in Mower County ...
by Mike Stoll, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:01 am
Eric Johnson
Domeward bound: the story of a 13-year-old at the World Series
As we deal with the continuing effects of COVID-19 (really getting tired of typing that phrase), many of us have to come to a horrible ...
by Eric Johnson, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:01 am
Education
Education Briefs
University of Minnesota Carlson School of Businesses 2019 Fall Dean’s List Austin: Kaitlyn Marie Schammel Austin grad earns Leadership Award at SCSU Haley Lenway, of ...
by Daily Herald, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:01 am
NO PAYWALL
No sports? Check out these classic sports movies
With a lot of spare time on everyone’s hands, there is no better time to sit down and watch a great sports movie. Here are ...
by Rocky Hulne, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:01 am
Mower County
City of Austin not issuing burn permits
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, burning permits will not be issued within the City of Austin. According to a press release issued by the Austin ...
by Daily Herald, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:01 am
Mower County
Emerald Ash Borer discovered in Mower
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Mower County, the 23rd county in the state with EAB. An MDA ...
by Daily Herald, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:01 am
Local Government
Construction bids, Parks and Recreation on council agenda
The Austin City Council will be voting to award bids for various projects during its next regular meeting. According to a memorandum sent to the ...
by Mike Stoll, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:01 am
Columnists
More senior trips get postponed
As we keep you posted with the 2020 schedule, we have decided to cancel the May 14 trip this year to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. ...
by Evie Mohrfeld, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:01 am
News
DFL District 27A candidate focused on improving the area economy
A Hayward man running for the District 27A DFL endorsement said he is concerned about the local economy and would like to run for office ...
by Sarah Stultz, Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:01 am
Mower County
Minnesota governor rolls out COVID-19 data dashboard website
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota state government rolled out a new COVID-19 dashboard Friday as a one-stop shop for residents to see the latest data on the ...
by Associated Press, Friday, April 3, 2020 6:56 pm
RSS General
Basketball Hall of Fame set to announce 2020 class
A unique Hall of Fame class will be announced Saturday in a unique way. Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett are all expected to ...
by Associated Press, Friday, April 3, 2020 6:52 pm
RSS General
WNBA postpones start of season this month because of virus
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA season will not start on time next month because of the coronavirus pandemic, and when it begins is unclear. ...
by Associated Press, Friday, April 3, 2020 6:50 pm
Mower County
Area placed in winter weather advisory
As a cold front slides through the area, the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory through 7 p.m. tonight. Rain will increase ...
by Daily Herald, Friday, April 3, 2020 1:32 pm
Mower County
County cases remain at 15, state cases rise to 789
The number of cases in Mower County remained at 15 according to Friday’s report from the Minnesota Department of Health, while the state took another ...
by Daily Herald, Friday, April 3, 2020 11:42 am
News
US sheds 701,000 jobs, ending a record-long hiring streak
WASHINGTON (AP) — A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade as employers cut 701,000 jobs because of ...
by Associated Press, Friday, April 3, 2020 8:51 am
Mower County
South central Minn. scouts raise $6,525 from drive
The annual Scouting for Food campaign numbers for this year have been released by the Twin Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The ...
by Daily Herald, Friday, April 3, 2020 7:01 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Decorah, Iowa man charged with sexually abusing juvenile male
A Decorah, Iowa, man who allegedly sexually assaulted a juvenile male while he resided in Austin made his first appearance on Thursday in Mower County ...
by Mike Stoll, Friday, April 3, 2020 7:01 am
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Turn to your local library
“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see ...