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‘Work hard & Be nice’: Food Service Department worker honored by company, co-workers
long the bottom of Ian Corscadden’s name tag is one simple phrase that guides him through his day ...
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Celebration Day: Hein brothers pick Riverland, Lembke chooses Gustavus in BP
BLOOMING PRAIRIE – A trio of Awesome Blossoms made their college choices in front of their coaches, family ...
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Man behind the wheel in crash that severely injured Wyatt Hamlin enters guilty plea
The man who was charged in the drunk driving crash that seriously injured an Austin High School boys ...
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Pacovsky announces run for District 23B
Four years ago, Joe Pacovsky ran as a DFL challenger to Rep. Peggy Bennett in 27A. Now Pacovsky ...
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Sharing the adventures of reading: Susan Ruzek honored through book gifts to Woodson
Kirsten Hayford recognized the room at Woodson Kindergarten Center as soon as she walked past it on Wednesday. ...
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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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In Your Community: Duplicate Bridge
Four Tables played on April 16. First place, Bill Momsen and Larry Crowe Second place, Joyce Crowe and ...
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In Your Community: Three more Bing-Oh! prizes collected
Three more winners of the Austin Daily Herald’s Bing-Oh! Spring game have come forward. All $50 prizes have ...
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Convictions: April 8-15
— Jenyang Samuel Gach, 22, Lyle, was sentenced to one years supervised probation and fined $300 for gross ...
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The EPA is again allowing summer sales of higher ethanol gasoline blend, citing global conflicts
OMAHA, Neb. — The Environmental Protection Agency cleared the way Friday for a higher blend of ethanol to ...
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Our opinion: Taking public notices for schools out of newspapers would hurt the public
A significant discussion is taking place at the state Legislature in reaction to the recent announcement that eight ...
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Sen. Gene Dornink: Senate approves bipartisan legislation to support Minnesota’s veterans and military members
Friends and neighbors, Supporting our Minnesota veterans and military members is not a partisan issue, and the Senate’s ...
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Rep. Patricia Mueller: Priorities in St. Paul misaligned with the needs of Minnesotans
17.5 billion dollars in a historic surplus; 10 billion dollars in new taxes and fees; A nearly 40% ...
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APS Column: Austin HS Theater presents ‘The Alibis’
By Kim Potter AHS Drama Director This weekend, Austin High School Theater is staging their third production since ...
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Peggy Keener: America’s first house … that white one
Toward the end of the War of 1812, when James Madison was president, the British burned “our house” ...
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Jamey Helgeson: Celebrating community support for LIFE Mower County: A heartfelt thank you
In a heartfelt gesture of gratitude, LIFE Mower County extends its sincerest appreciation to all who have contributed ...
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Letter to the Editor: Support for players and coaches
So many times, you have a parent venting about a player on the team. This is being written ...
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The NBA playoffs are finally here. And as LeBron James says, ‘it’s a sprint now’
There’s a 64-win team in Boston that ran away with the league’s best record. The defending champions in ...
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Rocky Hulne: Southland duo is a prime example of what sports are for
We often talk a lot about student athletes taking ownership of their choices in and out of the ...
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Evie Mohrfeld: Seniors are read for travel
“We’re ready to go somewhere.” That’s what we are hearing around the Mower County Senior Center here in ...
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Packer boys tennis team falls to Northfield
The Austin boys tennis team lost to the Raiders 6-1 in Northfield Thursday. Nathan Danielson scored a three ...
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Hayfield falls to Maple River softball team
The Hayfield softball team lost 14-13 in eight innings at Maple River (3-3 overall) Thursday. Alexys Swygman went ...
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Awesome Blossoms double up Medford baseball team
The Blooming Prairie baseball team put together an all-around team effort to beat Medford (0-5 overall) 8-4 in ...
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Goergen and Queensland shine for GMLOKS at Triton track and field meet
The GMLOKS track and field put up some dominant performances at the Triton Invite Thursday. Freshman Tate Goergen ...
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‘Minnesota Voting Rights Act’ nears governor’s signature after state Senate approval
By Dana Ferguson The Minnesota Senate approved an elections policy bill Thursday that would guarantee voters the right ...