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Austin City Council

City Council stands pat on tax levy at 13%

In a last-ditch effort to reduce the 2012 tax levy from the proposed 13 percent increase, two Austin City Council members proposed budget cutting measures ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, December 6, 2011 10:30 am

childcare

Update: Judge blocks union vote for child care providers

A Ramsey County judge on Monday blocked a unionization vote by Minnesota child care workers that was to get underway this week, saying the issue ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, December 6, 2011 8:36 am

Austin City Council

Hormel Foundation divvies $283K in grants

The Hormel Foundation approved more than $283,000 in grants to the city of Austin, and Austin City Council members voted Monday night to accept the ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, December 6, 2011 7:05 am

Courts and Crime

64-year-old guilty of molestation

A 64-year-old Austin man accused of molesting an underage girl over the last eight years pleaded guilty to two criminal charges Friday in Mower County ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Monday, December 5, 2011 11:15 am

burglary

Alleged meth maker sentenced for stealing rifle

A 27-year-old Austin man being held in the Mower County jail for allegedly manufacturing methamphetamine was sentenced Friday for stealing a rifle in June. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Monday, December 5, 2011 10:50 am

Business

Austin bail bond co. liquidated

Austin’s Minnesota Surety and Trust Company is in the process of liquidating its assets, a move that was ordered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Monday, December 5, 2011 10:30 am

car crash

Neb. man allegedly flees crash scene, faces drug charges

A Nebraska man is being held in the Mower County jail after he allegedly fled the scene after rear-ending a minivan around 1 a.m. Sunday ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Monday, December 5, 2011 9:13 am

Austin

2nd petition filed to terminate chainers’ parental rights

Mower County Human Services has filed a second petition to terminate the parental rights of a Dexter couple who chained their now 6-year-old son to ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Saturday, December 3, 2011 6:00 pm

Austin

20-year-old gets prison for burglary

A 20-year-old Austin man who broke into someone’s apartment while intoxicated was sentenced to two years in prison Friday. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Saturday, December 3, 2011 5:20 pm

Austin City Council

Council to vote on levy

Austin City Council members will cast their final votes on the city’s proposed $30.15 million budget and tax levy at its meeting Monday night. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Saturday, December 3, 2011 5:15 pm

Courts and Crime

Level 3 sex offender moves to Austin

A high-risk sex offender moved to Austin in November after being released from a Wisconsin state prison, according to Police Chief Brian Krueger. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Friday, December 2, 2011 5:38 pm

animal abuse

Shelter director fearful for stolen kittens

Three baby kittens were reportedly stolen from a local cat shelter last Friday, and the shelter director is fearing for their lives. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Friday, December 2, 2011 10:04 am

Courts and Crime

Fla. man arrested in Austin for allegedly stealing pickup

Police arrested a Florida man Thursday night after he allegedly stole a pickup from Austin Tire while intoxicated. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Friday, December 2, 2011 9:47 am

Assault

Teen pleads not guilty to assault charges

A Brownsdale teen pleaded not guilty Thursday to allegations that he beat up a 14-year-old Austin boy on the path behind the Paramount Theatre in ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Friday, December 2, 2011 9:23 am

allen quist

Quist targets Walz’s seat

Former Minnesota state representative Allen Quist said he has what it takes to be a U.S. Congressman. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Friday, December 2, 2011 9:15 am

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