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budget

Surprise: Minn. expects $876M surplus

Minnesota is back in the black, but two area legislators say they plan to continue to look for more cost efficient ways to run the ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Friday, December 2, 2011 9:07 am

Austin City Council

Citizens sound off on tax increase

Austin residents who voiced their disapproval for the city’s proposed tax levy Tuesday night at the annual Truth in Taxation meeting were met by explanations ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, November 30, 2011 11:11 am

abuse

Zontas to raise awareness on domestic violence

Austin Zonta Club members are sponsoring a project that gives visual representation to domestic violence deaths in Minnesota. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, November 30, 2011 10:01 am

Courts and Crime

Stolen car found crashed in ditch

A Racine woman’s car was found crashed in a ditch one night after it was reportedly stolen, according to Sheriff Terese Amazi. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, November 29, 2011 10:06 am

burglary

Teen identifies alleged Thanksgiving burglar

A St. Cloud man who allegedly broke into an Austin home early Thanksgiving morning was criminally charged Monday in Mower County District Court. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, November 29, 2011 10:02 am

fundraiser

Barefoot for a cause

When Shelley LeTendre runs a half-marathon barefoot in Las Vegas this December, she plans to focus more on other people’s pain than that of her ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Monday, November 28, 2011 10:49 am

Austin City Council

City looking for input on tax levy increase

Austin residents can weigh in on the city’s proposed 13 percent tax levy increase Tuesday at the annual Truth in Taxation meeting. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Monday, November 28, 2011 9:05 am

Holiday

Lights for the season

What would the winter holidays be without twinkling light displays illuminating people’s homes? Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Saturday, November 26, 2011 3:56 pm

Austin

Deals or bust

The first handful of Black Friday shoppers exited Target in Austin to cheers from the crowd less than five minutes after midnight, and together they ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Friday, November 25, 2011 10:55 am

government shutdown

Shutdown cost state $60M; Murray, Sparks still worried about impact

Minnesota budget officials report the 20-day government shutdown in July cost the state nearly $60 million, and local legislators are looking to avoid a similar ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 6:11 pm

black friday

An early Black Friday

Many local retailers are opting to open their doors early this Black Friday — some so early, they’ll be opening on Thanksgiving. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 4:58 pm

Austin City Council

Hurm, Healey: Training mishap stems from lack of communication

Fire Chief Mickey Healey and city of Austin staff are working to correct what City Administrator Jim Hurm called a lack of communication in recent ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 10:46 am

Austin City Council

Memo asks fire chief to follow policy

Fire Chief Mickey Healey received a memo — which he referred to as a reprimand — from City Administrator Jim Hurm for using the fire ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 10:24 am

Courts and Crime

Two arrested for stealing tractor parts

Two Brownsdale men were arrested shortly after midnight Tuesday morning for allegedly stealing antique tractor parts from a Waltham business. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 9:37 am

Austin City Council

Questions raised over police department training

Questions about the Austin Police Department’s medical certifications and potential liability to the city surfaced at Monday night’s City Council work session. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:23 am

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