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Mower County

Raptor rescue; Nature center staff retrieve eaglets from storm- damaged nest

More than trees and power lines were damaged by last week’s thunderstorms and high winds. The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota was contacted ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, May 24, 2017 9:19 am

Education

Kids dance and STAND during APAC event

Ellis Middle School students spent their after-school hours dancing to the beat, playing games and taking a STAND. STAND (Students Taking a New Direction) joined ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Monday, May 22, 2017 8:31 am

Education

A game of health: Sumner Elementary earns health award

The weather on Friday was gloomy, with steady rain falling outside the windows of Sumner Elementary School. But inside, second-grade students in Jordan Pline’s class ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, May 20, 2017 5:01 pm

Education

A question of the future; Southland voters to decide $24.5 million bond

Voters in the Southland School District will go the polls on June 6 to decide whether to spend $24.5 million on a massive renovation project ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, May 19, 2017 8:06 am

Education

Special Ed Cooperative ends with $1.9M budget

Although the first year of the operation was new, the 2016-17 budget for the Austin-Albert Lea Area Special Education Cooperative compared favorably with projections for ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, May 18, 2017 8:37 am

News

Madson to be guest speaker at veteran’s service

Lavona Johnson recalled watching the nephew of a friend stand in front of the sanctuary at Grace Lutheran Church, tears running down his face. The ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, May 17, 2017 7:54 am

News

Walz: Investigation needs to go forward

First District Rep. Tim Walz, DFL-Minnesota, says he has no information that the Trump Administration was somehow connected to the Russian involvement in the U.S. ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, May 14, 2017 7:01 am

Education

Growing the Good; APAC works with positive messages

Billboards around Austin with the message “Truth is” have been a bit of a head-scratcher for some who are not sure of its meaning. But ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, May 12, 2017 9:33 am

Education

Dome generates 800 hours of usage for activities

The Packer Dome at Art Haas Field, part of the Westcott Athletic Complex, had a successful — and busy — second season, with at least ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, May 12, 2017 9:26 am

Education

CLC: Conferences out, home visits in; Staff hopes effort will foster relationships with families

Parents of preschool students at the Community Learning Center won’t have to attend school conferences in the upcoming school year. Instead, staff will replace the ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8:55 am

Business

‘A proud day’; Hy-Vee opens amid crowds, some tears

Austin’s new Hy-Vee store formally opened its doors Tuesday morning, amid crowds of excited customers — and a few tears. Store Director Dan Goshorn made ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, May 9, 2017 3:39 pm

News

‘Golden Age’ of gaming; Austi-con enjoys good numbers for second year

David Allen of Rochester, a retired IBM-er, has been gaming a long time, ever since he inherited a number of games from a relative 40-some ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Monday, May 8, 2017 7:52 am

Education

New team, new vision: Pacelli leadership sets tone for future

Pacelli Catholic School’s newly-formed leadership team is working to realize a vision set for the schools that weaves more rigorous academics into its curriculum together ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, May 6, 2017 12:01 pm

Business

High on Hy-Vee; First look shows what new store will offer shoppers in Austin

Here is the thing about Austin’s new Hy-Vee store: You will have a tough time deciding which area impresses you most. How about the Hibachi ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, May 5, 2017 8:13 am

Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau

Tourist season promises lots to do

Visitors to Austin this summer will continue to enjoy the fruits of labors planted years ago, said Austin Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Executive Director Nancy ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, May 4, 2017 8:42 am

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