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Austin

Attempting to fill a gap in Austin’s archives

In early 1963, with the release of their second album, Surfin’ USA, the Beach Boys were on the fast track to lasting fame, with music ... Read more

by Dave Churchill, Friday, December 23, 2011 11:19 am

Economy

Digging into reasons for hunger in our community

We were at a community event a couple of months ago and happened to be talking to a woman who mentioned that 15 percent of ... Read more

by Dave Churchill, Friday, December 9, 2011 11:18 am

vision 2020

2020 list shows plenty of interesting Austin ideas

Remember that great idea you provided to Vision 2020 — your plan to make Austin a better place? One thing you can be sure of ... Read more

by Dave Churchill, Friday, November 11, 2011 1:08 pm

city budget

Boughton sets example on levy issue

Second Ward Council member Roger Boughton deserves a vote of thanks for his persistence in trying to pare the city’s tax levy increase back from ... Read more

by Dave Churchill, Friday, October 28, 2011 10:32 am

big ideas

Big ideas show there are many who care

The buffet line at last week's Vision 2020 Night of Big Ideas looked so good that I reflexively joined the queue as soon as I ... Read more

by Dave Churchill, Friday, October 7, 2011 12:48 pm

Columnists

Here’s one idea among hundreds

Vision 2020 is looking for big ideas for Austin’s future. Read more

by Dave Churchill, Friday, September 23, 2011 10:53 am

Austin Daily Herald

Conversations one of many distractions for drivers

I read a wire service report this week about a new National Transportation Safety Board recommendation that drivers of commercial vehicles — in other words, ... Read more

by Dave Churchill, Friday, September 16, 2011 10:51 am

Columnists

US never the same after 9/11

A friend, the publisher of a small newspaper in the central United States, called my office on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. Read more

by Dave Churchill, Friday, September 9, 2011 10:47 am

nanny laws

Law’s point doesn’t make much sense for long-term

Because the family was out of town, I have been cooking whatever I want for supper this week. What I wanted one night, it turned ... Read more

by Dave Churchill, Friday, August 5, 2011 11:28 am

bridges

Bridge battle reaches out to Mower

A battle over how and whether to build a new bridge connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin at Stillwater, has spilled over to Mower County. Read more

by Dave Churchill, Friday, July 22, 2011 7:07 am

national deficit

Pro sports sinking even faster than U.S. leaders

It has to be embarrassing to be less competent than the federal government. The feds are making progress on their dire budget and debt situation, ... Read more

by Dave Churchill, Friday, July 8, 2011 11:28 am

Dave Churchill

Curiosity and panic a dangerous mixture

Decades ago, I had a summer job at a small, midwestern theme park of the sort that doesn't seem to exist anymore, presumably made obsolete ... Read more

by Dave Churchill, Friday, June 10, 2011 10:31 am

bird watching

Warbler education is a refreshing scenery change

It was one of those days when it’s not clear if it’s too warm for a coat but too breezy and moist to not wear ... Read more

by Dave Churchill, Friday, May 20, 2011 10:04 am

Dave Churchill

Slow ride better than running on empty

Like a lot of Americans, gas prices in the $4-per-gallon range have me thinking again about how to reduce my driving costs. Thinking about it, ... Read more

by Dave Churchill, Friday, May 13, 2011 11:55 am

Dave Churchill

Odds favor gambling expansion in Minnesota

Back in about February, a representative from the Running Aces horse track up north of the Twin Cities got in touch wanting to talk about ... Read more

by Dave Churchill, Friday, April 29, 2011 10:18 am

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