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FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Austin native returns to perform in string quartet

An Austin native will return with her string quartet in tow this Friday to perform at the Ruby Rupner Auditorium at the Jay C. Hormel ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Thursday, July 30, 2015 9:59 am

Business

Housework services still going strong after 2 decades

The Mower County Senior Center has lended a helping hand to seniors through their chore program for the past 24 years, and they aren’t looking ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Friday, July 17, 2015 10:08 am

Health

Building bones: Program aims to prevent bone loss

The Mower County Senior Center hopes to prevent bone loss with their new exercise program beginning soon. Bone Builders is an osteoporosis prevention program led ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Friday, July 17, 2015 10:02 am

Health

Helping seniors; Center’s new advocate enjoying ‘rewarding, yet challenging’ role

A new face is helping seniors at the Mower County Senior Center. Linnea Williamson, 29, began as the new senior advocate in mid-May and is ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Friday, July 17, 2015 10:01 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

World Music concert series kicks off Wednesday

The 2015 World Music concert series will kick off with African vibes from Kinobe & the Wamu Spirit at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Paramount. Read more

by Alex Smith, Monday, July 13, 2015 10:14 am

Business

Getting paddles in the river; Canoe rental service to start Wednesday

Austin native Brian Pirmantgen has enjoyed canoeing and the outdoors all his life, and now he wants to share that joy with others. Read more

by Alex Smith, Friday, July 10, 2015 10:07 am

Business

Ink and art on display; Ivy’s Ink returns to Austin

After three and a half years of working outside of Austin, Chad Iverson will bring his tattoo shop back to town. Ivy’s Ink is set ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Thursday, July 9, 2015 10:35 am

Education

Studio on the move; Traveling art classes will make stops throughout Mower County

Children have the chance to get crafty this summer. A traveling art studio will make stops at every library in Mower County with a different class ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 10:21 am

Galleries

7-year-olds crowned Little Miss Sparkler, Mr. Firecracker

Lucy Otto was all smiles when she was crowned Little Miss Sparkler at Bandshell Community Park on Friday. “I feel really good about it,” Otto, ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Saturday, July 4, 2015 8:59 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Vets unfurl field of flags

An American flag and a POW/MIA flag hung calmly in the air Tuesday morning after a group of veterans raised the first part of a ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 10:21 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

Six months later, still no answers on Oak Park Mall

Enchantertainment, Gypsy K happy in Albert Lea Read more

by Alex Smith, Monday, June 29, 2015 6:14 am

News

Austin to host cycling meet, build trail

Team says September event will honor Schindler’s legacy Read more

by Alex Smith, Sunday, June 28, 2015 5:10 am

Business

Supporting the arts; Palen donates $5K for Artworks Purchase Award

When Stephen Palen would drive through downtown Austin several years ago, he would see the empty bank building and wonder what it would be. After ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Friday, June 26, 2015 10:43 am

Business

Something new for patrons; Torge’s follows trend, adds three-season patio

Torge’s Live has been a staple in Austin dining and night life since the 1980s, but the bar and restaurant recently added a new element. Read more

by Alex Smith, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 9:57 am

Business

Creating a safe place to go; founder of The Bridge retires after 15 years

After 15 years of hard work, Scott Baudler is ready to pass his manager position to a new face at The Bridge in Austin. Baudler ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Friday, June 19, 2015 10:18 am

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