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Assault

30-year-old arrested after allegedly assaulting father-in-law with knife

A 30-year-old Austin man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly attacked his father-in-law and threatened him with a knife. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Monday, January 23, 2012 10:45 am

Mark Dayton

Jobs a key focus as session nears

ST. PAUL — State legislative leaders said Thursday that getting Minnesotans back to work is their No. 1 priority for the 2012 legislative session. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Friday, January 20, 2012 10:32 am

cocaine

Austin man charged with selling cocaine to informant

An Austin man was criminally charged Wednesday with four counts of cocaine sales and one count of drug possession. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Thursday, January 19, 2012 11:46 am

child-chaining parents

Child-chaining parents to be freed from jail

The Dexter parents who chained their now 6-year-old son to his crib will be released from Mower County jail this weekend, according to Sheriff Terese ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Thursday, January 19, 2012 11:17 am

2012 election

Sen. Parry talks campaign in Austin

Sen. Mike Parry, R-Waseca, spent Wednesday morning drinking coffee and talking politics with two men at the Mower County Senior Center. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Thursday, January 19, 2012 11:13 am

Austin

Contracted route driver charged with theft

A Spring Valley route driver accused of stealing money from greeting cards will enter his plea next week in Mower County District Court. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 10:43 am

burglars

2nd woman sentenced for Walmart theft

A Rochester women convicted of stealing more than $2,000 of electronics from Walmart in July was sentenced to probation Tuesday in Mower County District Court. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 10:42 am

Ausin Bruins

Council extends Bruins’ contract

The Austin Bruins will play at Riverside Arena for at least three more years. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 10:17 am

Austin

City agrees to share Dankert’s services with county

The city of Austin and Mower County are partnering to share the services of the city finance director. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 10:15 am

Austin City Council

Council green-lights 2012 street projects

Austin City Council members gave the preliminary go-ahead Tuesday night for a number of 2012 street construction projects. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 9:52 am

business fire

BP auto shop catches fire — twice

Tuesday morning brought a sense of déjà vu to Blooming Prairie when residents awoke to fire trucks at Salinas Auto Repair for the second day ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 10:22 am

Courts and Crime

Police break up underage drinking party

Five area minors were cited for minor consumption early Saturday morning after police discovered a large party in southwest Austin. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Monday, January 16, 2012 11:29 am

Courts and Crime

Driver avoids squirrel, hits tree

Two Austin women were taken to Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin early Saturday morning after their car crashed into a tree. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Monday, January 16, 2012 11:28 am

Assault

Teen charged with assaulting cops sentenced to probation

A 19-year-old Austin man who assaulted four police officers in November was sentenced Friday to two years of probation. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Monday, January 16, 2012 10:53 am

Austin

Grading the curve

Each new year brings with it new hopes, goals and projects — not just for individuals, but also for the Austin City Council. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Monday, January 16, 2012 10:15 am

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