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Education

Nature center hosting eagle event, Nature Play

Summer is in full swing at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center with multiple events this Thursday. A naturalist interpreter from the National Eagle Center ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Tuesday, June 24, 2014 10:21 am

Agriculture

Annual Breakfast on the Farm scheduled for this Saturday; Hansen Farms hosting event

The ninth annual Mower County Breakfast on the Farm is ready to feed the masses from 7 to 11:30 a.m. on June 28 at the ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Tuesday, June 24, 2014 10:11 am

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Go green on all things

I’d like to think my family lives in a “green” household, or at least we try to. Though we’re not die-hard energy conservers, we attempt ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Saturday, June 21, 2014 5:31 pm

Local Government

Skate park to install new equipment

Plans are set for the Austin skate park to get a new addition. After raising $3,181 last year through a fundraising competition, a building company has ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Thursday, June 19, 2014 9:56 am

Faith

Rural churches install new pastor

For most pastors, Sunday can be the busiest day of the week. That’s no exception for Jesse Krusemark, the new pastor at Trinity Church and ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Friday, June 13, 2014 10:35 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Three Rivers Days returns for its 11th year

The Three Rivers Days antiques-flea market is back for the 11th time. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Wednesday, June 11, 2014 9:57 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

Making a splash: Municipal pool opens for the season; features brand new 16-foot climbing wall

The unmistakable sound of children’s giggles and screams could be heard around the Austin Municipal Pool Monday afternoon, signifying the beginning of another season of ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Tuesday, June 10, 2014 10:46 am

Guest Columns

Adderall benefits not worth the risks

Ignoring problem won’t make it go away The first time I heard about students taking Adderall, I thought it was a great idea. I mean ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Saturday, June 7, 2014 8:18 pm

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The year of second to lasts

Senior year is known as the year of lasts: Last homecoming, last home game, last band concert, last prom, last everything. Because I’m a junior, ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Saturday, May 10, 2014 6:26 pm

Columnists

Fundraiser to help build home for family

I remember the excitement I felt when I received a letter this past summer, inviting me to apply for National Honor Society (NHS). I felt so ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Wednesday, May 7, 2014 10:18 am

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Confirmation is not a graduation

The sight of anxious teenagers adorned in scarlet gowns could trick anyone into mistaking confirmation for graduation. The similarities between the two are uncanny: the ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Saturday, April 26, 2014 6:52 pm

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More to the world than a screen

As I sat in the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis Sunday night, something seemed off. When I looked around the audience, it was pitch black; there ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Saturday, April 12, 2014 5:11 pm

Columnists

Alex Smith: Bronzed skin isn’t worth the possible side effects

Thanks to my dominant Norwegian heritage and red-headed father, I don’t tan well. Even in the summer months, my pale complexion would rather burn than ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Saturday, March 29, 2014 4:32 pm

RE-fest

RE-Fest to preach living well, using less

Austin residents and environmental enthusiasts will converge to celebrate and learn about recycling, renewable energy, and saving money by energy conservation at this year’s RE-Fest. ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Sunday, September 1, 2013 5:01 pm

Business

Bar, grill to open at Lansing Corners

Lansing Corners will soon have a new occupant. Read more

by Alex Smith, Friday, August 23, 2013 11:57 am

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