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Austin ArtWorks Festival

Minnesota just right for inspiration; Diversity lends to state’s charm

Author Chris Norbury said he dropped any idea of exotic locales for his books. Minnesota does just fine, thanks a lot. “It’s that Minnesota sensibility ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Monday, August 28, 2017 8:29 am

Education

Southland School Board wants a new facility plan for a Feb. vote; Price tag would be lower than recent failed referendum

ADAMS — The Southland School Board wants to formulate a new facilities plan that will tentatively go to voters for approval in February, said Superintendent ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, August 27, 2017 12:38 pm

Austin Packers

Student athlete remains hospitalized

An Austin High School football player remains hospitalized following what school officials describe as a medical emergency Tuesday at Wescott Field in Austin. Chris Fischer, 14, collapsed ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, August 25, 2017 3:18 pm

Austin ArtWorks Festival

Paying homage to WWII women; St. Ansgar author talks about her inspiration, craft at ArtWorks event

Gail Kittleson recalled how she was upstairs at the Blue Belle Inn in St. Ansgar, Iowa, helping the bed and breakfast owner with some preparations ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, August 24, 2017 8:08 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Austin man killed in Iowa crash

A 23-year-old Austin man died Sunday in a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 in Iowa. Amelvin I. Vincente was pronounced dead at the scene. Three other drivers ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 12:40 pm

News

Eclipsed by clouds; Interest was high in astronomical event; results — not so much

The total eclipse of the sun was a total disappointment for many in the Austin area on Monday — but the faithful held tight until ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 8:20 am

Adams

Scores fill Adams City Hall to hear Mayo plans; National shortage of doctors, nurses puts pressure on rural health care

There was no mention of closing the Mayo Clinic Health System clinic in Adams during a community meeting Tuesday — but it doesn’t mean the ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, August 17, 2017 8:45 am

News

First flight, life’s dream; Austin’s Shirley Thayer takes to the skies at 87

As a child growing up near Cherry Grove, in Fillmore County, Shirley Thayer would run outside the family farmhouse to watch her neighbor, Bernard Pietenpol, ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 8:17 am

Education

3 words could be new mission statement for Austin schools; Phrase that is intended to set tone for district was last updated 8 years ago

“Engage. Empower. Inspire.” It’s only three words, but important ones, according to a community committee charged with making a recommendation for a new mission statement ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 8:12 am

Education

Austin School Board OKs policy for unpaid student lunch debt; District staff endeavors to help kids avoid debt

Austin School Board members on Monday unanimously approved a new unpaid lunch account policy, after giving the policy a first reading in July. Students in ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 8:09 am

Adams

Adams town hall meeting to focus on healthcare

Adams residents have been invited to a town hall meeting tonight to meet the new regional vice president of  Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota region, ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 8:51 am

Agriculture

Century farm reflects changes in farming

When Joseph Mueller established his farm just outside of Austin in 1917, the world was at war, street cars were in use for the first ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Monday, August 14, 2017 7:58 am

Albert Lea

‘We’re all storytellers’: Austin native’s humble view of life drew ever-increasing following

It was a testament to the late storyteller Michael Cotter when his family, gathered at the Cotter homestead a few days after his passing, did ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, August 13, 2017 10:13 am

Education

Board considers lunch account policy

Austin School Board members on Monday will consider adoption of a new unpaid lunch account policy, after giving the policy a first reading in July. ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, August 12, 2017 11:37 am

Education

Austin Public Schools enrollment nearly 5,000; Registration event keeps gymnasiums full this week

The annual mass registration for Austin Public Schools kept staff, parents and students busy on Wednesday and Thursday. With an enrollment of close to 5,000 ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, August 11, 2017 7:56 am

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