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mower county fair

Mower County Fair: Many awards delivered on opening day

The Mower County Fair officially opened on Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting and a salute to those who support of the fair, farming and community. Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 8:26 am

News

MnDOT: Bridges take priority for SE road funding; State agency seeks cost reductions

The message was clear — and familiar. When Andrew Andrusko of the Minnesota Department of Transportation reviewed funding challenges in the District 6 capital improvement ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 8:14 am

mower county historical society

World War I comes to life in new display

“Mower County is now bound by flesh and blood ties that make the heart of every citizens throb with a new and intense patriotism. Our ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Monday, August 7, 2017 9:02 am

Mower County

Fair to open with ‘Pride of Mower County’

Clear off your calendar for the week of Aug. 8-13, because you don’t want to miss a minute of the 134th annual Mower County Free Fair. ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, August 5, 2017 1:05 pm

Education

Mass school registration for Austin public is Aug. 9, 10; Function designed as ‘one-stop shop’ for families

Mass registration for the 2017-2018 school year at Austin Public Schools will be held Wednesday, Aug. 9, and Thursday, Aug. 10 at Austin High School. ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, August 4, 2017 8:49 am

Mower County Board of Commissioners

Imaging contract approved for Auditor’s office

The Mower County Recorder’s office will continue to digitize documents, thanks to approval of a contract by the Mower County Board of Commissioners. The board ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, August 2, 2017 8:44 am

Business

Staying the course; Mission for Farm Bureau matches today’s

The mission of the Mower County Farm Bureau Federation aligns itself pretty well with its founding purpose 100 years ago, said the federation’s president on ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Monday, July 31, 2017 7:48 am

Business

Sweet summer bounty; Sweet corn sales going full tilt

The skies are blue, the husks are green — the perfect time for that golden, sweet, sweet corn. The midsummer treat is overflowing trucks and ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Monday, July 31, 2017 7:45 am

Mower County

Beautiful bugs: Kids seek monarchs caterpillars and eggs

There was just no containing Madellane Hicks’ excitement. From under her purple cap, her eyes shone with pride when she displayed her caterpillar, the first ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, July 30, 2017 7:00 am

News

Cold War was as deadly as any period

The Cold War period that immediately followed World War II is remembered as a struggle between superpowers, a time of division between East and West, ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, July 28, 2017 8:03 am

Education

STAM jam: Camp takes one little word and makes a big impact

The STAM Camp at Pacelli Elementary School this week has activities that hinge on what would seem like simple words: Float. Morph. Stick. Spin. But ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, July 27, 2017 10:49 am

Mower County

A helping hand: Parenting Resource Center marks 40 years

The success of the Parenting Resource Center has come from its ability to reflect the needs of the community, have a determination to establish what ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, July 22, 2017 5:02 pm

Business

Piloting Art; Austin takes first step in program to embrace community art

Austin leaders took the first step Tuesday in taking part in a pilot project in which art works to build and enhance a community’s character. ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 9:16 am

Guest Columns

Shopping on the net: You gain, but you lose, too

There was a time, in this American life, when waiting for a package to be delivered to our doorstep was akin to being able to ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 8:38 am

News

‘A passion for 4-H’ – Extension welcomes new 4-H coordinator

April Johnson is the new Mower County Extension 4-H Program Coordinator — a position she was born to fill. Its broad base of programming for ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, July 18, 2017 8:06 am

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