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Bernie
When Kacy VanderHorst’s dog, Bernie, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, she was heartbroken. In their five years together, the two became best ...
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by Alex Smith, Sunday, August 16, 2015 7:01 am
News
“Look at that one!” Hannah Zerke, 7, said as she pointed at a ride across the Mower County Fair’s midway. She was one of many ...
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by Alex Smith, Thursday, August 13, 2015 10:19 am
News
Plenty of variety for lovers of the carnival culinary arts
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by Alex Smith, Thursday, August 13, 2015 10:16 am
Agriculture
With the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors surrounding him, Fair Person of the Year Peter Marx cut the ribbon and officially kicked off the ...
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by Alex Smith, Wednesday, August 12, 2015 10:40 am
Agriculture
In the 4-H Hall, 4-H’ers anxiously waited with projects in their laps to conference with a judge Monday afternoon. Some had different art projects and ...
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by Alex Smith, Tuesday, August 11, 2015 10:07 am
Mountain Bike Team
Volunteers are pedaling full speed ahead on the construction of a mountain biking trail set to host a state meet this September.
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by Alex Smith, Monday, August 10, 2015 7:01 am
Gold Star Amusement
With new grandstand events, more carnival rides and other old favorites, the Mower County Free Fair is set to have a busy week starting Tuesday ...
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by Alex Smith, Sunday, August 9, 2015 7:01 am
4-H
Even without live poultry, 4-H’ers will still show their knowledge and participate in different poultry events at the Mower County Fair this week. An outbreak ...
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by Alex Smith, Sunday, August 9, 2015 6:59 am
Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off
When touring John Akkerman’s garden, it’s clear to see that he does everything in a big way.
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by Alex Smith, Sunday, August 9, 2015 6:59 am
Business
Enclosed in a bright blue room and surrounded by various medical equipment, state Rep. Peggy Bennett, R-Albert Lea, sat excitedly as a face on a ...
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by Alex Smith, Thursday, August 6, 2015 10:47 am
Business
The Austin City Council made their top picks from 13 Hormel Foundation grant proposals at a council work session Monday evening. Mayor Tom Stiehm and ...
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by Alex Smith, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 10:38 am
Business
The Austin City Council voted 7-0 Monday night to replace 50 to 60 street lights a year with LED lights within the Austin Utilities current ...
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by Alex Smith, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 10:23 am
Business
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will move forward with a construction project for the mill and overlay of Highway 105 through southwest Austin, also known ...
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by Alex Smith, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 10:22 am
challenge
“Go, go, go!” Jennifer Forster cheered as she watched her husband, Jeremiah, compete in the Tendermaid Challenge Friday morning.
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by Alex Smith, Saturday, August 1, 2015 6:02 pm
Business
The Way Cafe is putting a unique twist on nightlife in Austin. The Christian-focused coffee shop opened three and a half weeks ago and offers ...
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by Alex Smith, Friday, July 31, 2015 10:41 am
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