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Education

Committee forming to conduct study of space at preschool, elementaries

A community committee is forming to study space needs at the Community Learning Center, as well as the local elementary schools. CLC Director Amy Baskin ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, December 17, 2017 11:56 am

News

Forum for the word: Poet’s Open Mic gives an opportunity for prose at Sweet Reads

A plate of Ritz crackers, spread with honey and arranged on a gold plate, is passed around the circle. “Communion anyone?” Lisa Deyo jokes as ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, December 17, 2017 7:41 am

News

Last minute appeal mounted for SA’s Red Kettle campaign

The Austin Salvation Army is mounting a last-minute appeal to the community in hopes of closing the gap between lagging donations and its 2017 goal. ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, December 15, 2017 7:50 am

Education

Fresh off the rails; Woodson kids ride the Express and say hi to Santa

Woodson kindergarteners, as they have for the last several years, rode the Polar Express on Wednesday, ending their journey with a visit from Santa Claus. ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, December 14, 2017 9:17 am

Education

Health commissioner praises Sumner’s culture of good health

Austin is home to Minnesota’s lone entry on “America’s Healthiest Schools” list Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, December 13, 2017 7:37 am

Education

Austin School Board approves and certifies levy, accepts audit

As expected, the Austin School Board on Monday unanimously approved a 2.04 percent increase to its property tax levy, payable in 2018. Members voted after ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, December 13, 2017 7:35 am

News

Photo: Library Board service honored

The Austin Library Board said goodbye to two of its members on Monday, during its regular meeting. Kristen Olson, left, served for three years on ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, December 13, 2017 7:26 am

Faith

Plenty of room in this barn; Community Christmas gathering draws more than 200 in 2nd year

ADAMS — Under the barn’s vaulted ceiling, strung with garland and miniature lights, neighbors gathered to spend an hour celebrating the season with friends, good ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, December 12, 2017 9:31 am

truth in taxation

School Board to consider its 2018 levy on Monday; Public hearing on property taxes to begin at 6 p.m.

The Austin School Board is expected Monday to approve its annual property tax levy, payable in 2018, that will have a 2.04 percent increase over ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, December 9, 2017 1:46 pm

News

Child care shortage meeting is Monday; Participants to review ideas

Ideas about how the Austin area can address its child care shortage were aired during a Rural Child Care Innovation Program town hall meeting in ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, December 9, 2017 1:45 pm

News

Photos: Looking like A Handmade Christmas

Shoppers take in the artwork of Katie Stromlund at A Handmade Christmas on Friday at the Hormel Historic Home, where scores of crafters and independent ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, December 9, 2017 1:38 pm

News

Franken announces resignation; DFLers react to embattled senator’s decision, questions mount

Local and state DFLers Thursday called U.S. Sen. Al Franken’s decision to resign was a needed move, and expressed sorrow for those who alleged he ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, December 8, 2017 9:00 am

Education

Hayfield mourns loss of band director; Dennis Conroy, 54, dies suddenly at his home

On Wednesday, the Hayfield School District website carried four words, but they were powerful: “We will miss you.” No name was needed; in this small ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, December 7, 2017 8:31 am

News

Movie bittersweet for Lyle native; Jeff Bridges portrays Duane Steinbrink who helped form the Granite Mountain Hotshots

Duane Steinbrink and four alumni from the Granite Mountain Hotshots gathered some 20 actors for a training that would take them hiking up New Mexico ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 8:58 am

Local Government

Port Authority buys land for development; Former Hy-Vee building remains on the market

The Austin Port Authority is expected on Wednesday to approve the sale of 10.45 acres of city-owned property along 14th Street Northeast, a condition that ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 8:42 am

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