News
Memories of integrity; Despite challenges, Ferch remembered as someone with compassion, humor
Jason Ferch was confined to a wheelchair, but that was about the only thing that limited him. “He was a man of great integrity, both ...
Deb Nicklay, Author at Austin Daily Herald - Page 34 of 44
Business
Extending a helping hand; For fourth year, T ‘N G will Pay It Forward
Terra Gorman of Austin was ready to remodel her home’s modest bathroom when her oldest son, Jaxon, fell ill. What the single mother of three ...
by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 10:23 am
Business
The love of books; Bookseller opens chapter on rare finds
Jay Nelson, if he could fulfill a dream, would be to come across Edgar Allen Poe’s first book, “Tamerlane and Other Poems,” hiding on a ...
by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 10:42 am
Local Government
City agrees to apply for art funding
The Austin City Council last week during a work session agreed to spend $10,000 for participation in a public art and placemaking project for small ...
by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 10:32 am
News
County notches over $52M in sales in 2015
Over $52 million in leisure and hospitality industry sales were generated in Mower County in 2015, according to Explore Minnesota Tourism, an increase of about ...
by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, February 12, 2017 2:01 pm
Education
In the pink: Cabeen fulfills promise
For the fifth straight year, Woodson Kindergarten Center Principal Jessica Cabeen kept her end of a hair-raising — or rather, hair-painting — bargain. As in, ...
by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, February 12, 2017 8:55 am
Education
For the birds; Holton students learn about banding at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
Larry Dolphin’s voice rang clear through the snow-crisp area, a winter afternoon sun casting short shadows around the I.J. Holton Intermediate School students circling the ...
by Deb Nicklay, Friday, February 10, 2017 11:00 am
Business
‘The perfect place’; Sara Steinhoff takes over as interim library director
The Austin Public Library has an interim director — but don’t be surprised if you recognize her face. Sara Steinhoff, an Austin native, has been ...
by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, February 9, 2017 11:09 am
News
Library fundraiser sets up date night
Need a date? Well, has the Friends of the Austin Public Library got a deal for you.
by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 10:24 am
Education
A night of epic laughs; AHS drama to present ‘Epic Proportions’ starting Thursday
Hollywood epic films — such as “The Ten Commandments” and “Ben Hur” — regularly boasted of a “cast of thousands.” In Austin High School’s mid-winter ...
by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 10:23 am
News
Big advances in 2016 for Vision; Vision 2020 Director Greg Siems gives update to council
Over $1 million was secured for Vision 2020-led projects in 2016, Director Greg Siems told the Austin City Council during a Monday work session. “That’s ...
by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 10:18 am
Law Enforcement
Outcome to remember; Woman honored for saving lives of her neighbors
Connie Hoveland knew, too late, that something was terribly wrong. “At first, I thought I was having a stroke,” she said. What she did not ...
by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 11:10 am
Paint the Town Pink
Going to extremes for a cure; Tim Cloyd took extreme balloon flight on Sunday
Tim Cloyd decided Feb. 5 was the perfect day for a hot air balloon ride. “I had to go south to find the sun; but ...
by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 11:06 am
Mower County
Bee hives coming to nature center
The Jay C. Hormel Nature Center will be the home of some new friends: Bees. Two hives will be installed at some location, yet to ...
by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, February 5, 2017 2:01 pm
Best Bets
Best Bets: In the drink for pink — plunge is ready for fifth jump in lake
Get ready — Plunging for Pink is almost here. The dip into the icy waters of East Side Lake will take place at 1:30 p.m. ...
by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, February 2, 2017 10:54 am
SportsPlus
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November 25 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
In a Monday NHL schedule that includes a lot of compelling matchups, the Winnipeg Jets versus the Minnesota…
Will Matthew Boldy Score a Goal Against the Jets on November 25?
Can we anticipate Matthew Boldy finding the back of the net when the Minnesota Wild face off with…