Editorials
Our Opinion: What determines when something will be printed?
When we first made the decision to reduce our publication dates to twice a week, one of the questions we often heard was how it ...
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Columnists
Austin Public Library: Library an important resource
By Salie Olson Youth Librarian December can be such a busy month for so many people. There are at least 10 holidays and observances I ...
by Daily Herald, Friday, December 27, 2024 5:08 pm
Editorials
Thumbs up, thumbs down
Thumbs up for meeting the challenge head on. When somebody receives a detrimental diagnosis, the news can oftentimes come as a blow as that person ...
by Daily Herald, Friday, December 27, 2024 5:06 pm
Columnists
Lookback: Financial issues led to man faking his own death
By Tim Ruzek Dynamite exploded in the night March 1919 on the frozen Cedar River at Austin Mill Pond as police, firefighters and citizens searched ...
by Daily Herald, Friday, December 27, 2024 5:05 pm
Mower County
Walk, snowshoe or ski by candlelight at Minnesota state parks and trails this winter
Each winter, candlelight events at Minnesota state parks, recreation areas and trails encourage people to get outdoors and warm up to winter. The events feature ...
by Daily Herald, Thursday, December 26, 2024 5:00 pm
Mower County
Fire Marshal investigating Christmas night fire near Sargeant
Property owner sustains minor injuries The State Fire Marshal is investigating a house fire, which took place Wednesday night in rural Mower County. According ...
by Daily Herald, Thursday, December 26, 2024 1:29 pm
Hayfield Vikings
Hayfield’s Voyce to be inducted into NWHOF in April
Former Hayfield wrestling coach Mark Voyce will be among 10 new inductees into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Minnesota Chapter at the Holiday Inn ...
by Daily Herald, Wednesday, December 25, 2024 3:29 pm
Editorials
Opinion: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, ...
by Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 24, 2024 5:00 pm
Columnists
Lookback: Here comes Santa Claus
By Tim Ruzek A train whistle sounded in the distance in December 1926 at Austin’s east-side railyard, and most of 1,000-plus boys and girls turned ...
by Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 24, 2024 5:00 pm
Mower County
SWCD board chair to serve as VP for state group
Mower SWCD Board chairman Randy Smith has been elected to a two-year term as vice president for the state association for soil and water conservation ...
by Daily Herald, Monday, December 23, 2024 6:05 pm
Mower County
Minnesota DNR: Enjoy the ice over the holidays, but check it often
With fresh snow in many parts of the state, anglers and others recreating on the ice must keep in mind that snow can hinder ice-making ...
by Daily Herald, Monday, December 23, 2024 5:55 pm
Education
Education Briefs
University of Sioux Falls Fall 2024 Dean’s List Grand Meadow McKenna Hendrickson, majoring in Exercise Science Austin Faith Holmen, majoring in Graphic Design Rose Creek ...
by Daily Herald, Monday, December 23, 2024 5:53 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Convictions: Dec. 9-16
— Phillip Gordon Cates, 60, Austin, was sentenced to one year supervised probation and fined $50 for gross misdemeanor carry a pistol without a permit. ...
by Daily Herald, Monday, December 23, 2024 5:52 pm
Columnists
Ask A Trooper: Distracted Driving can have tragic results
With the holidays upon us I wanted to share a message about distracted driving. Here is some information we recently shared on our Department of ...
by Daily Herald, Monday, December 23, 2024 5:46 pm
Blooming Prairie Awesome Blossoms
BP grad named All-American honorable mention
Blooming Prairie grad Gabe Hagen made his last season with the Minnesota State University at Mankato football team his best one as he was named ...
by Daily Herald, Monday, December 23, 2024 3:44 pm
SportsPlus
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Thursday, January 9
Ranked teams are on the Thursday college basketball schedule for 10 games, including the LSU Tigers taking on…
Franz Wagner Injury Status – Magic vs. Timberwolves Injury Report January 9
Let’s take a look at the injury report for the Orlando Magic (22-16), which currently has five players…
January 8 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
In a Wednesday NHL slate that includes plenty of competitive matchups, the Vancouver Canucks versus the Washington Capitals…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Wednesday, January 8
In one of the many exciting matchups on the college basketball slate on Wednesday, the Florida State Seminoles…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Wednesday, January 8
Top-25 teams will take the court in seven games on Wednesday’s college basketball slate. That includes the Texas…