Deb Nicklay, Author at Austin Daily Herald - Page 35 of 44

Education

Sports and science; Presentation uses skateboarding to demonstrate science

When skateboarder Tom Vee saw the movie “Toy Story” for the first time, he was mesmerized by the character of Sid and his footwork on ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 10:51 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Woman, granddaughter saved from CO poisoning; Neighbor suspects problem, gets pair out of the house

A neighbor who suspected something wasn’t quite right when hearing a neighbor and her granddaughter were’t feeling well — and then returned to the home ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Monday, January 30, 2017 10:17 am

Business

Hormel plant employees raise $135,671 for United Way

The employees at the Hormel Foods Corp. plant in Austin on Thursday again showed their support for their community by presenting a check for $135,671 ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, January 27, 2017 10:17 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man suffers gunshot wound Friday

A 41-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound early Friday in southwest Austin, although details of the shooting were still being investigated by Austin police at ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, January 27, 2017 10:08 am

senior living

Living Well with Chronic Conditions focus of new workshop here

According to the National Institutes of Health, pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. But there is help for those who ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, January 27, 2017 8:34 am

Lifestyles

A twist of a tale; ‘Cinderella:’ Returning to classic tale with laughs

The Matchbox Children’s Theatre will present “Cinderella”  this weekend at the Historic Paramount Theatre in Austin — a retelling of the classic tale that comes ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, January 26, 2017 11:20 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Kicking off Paint the Town Pink with some winter bean bags

On Feb.3, the Dutchtown Jumpers are slated to jump into the icy waters of East Side Lake after presenting what they plan will be another ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, January 26, 2017 11:06 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Woman went wrong way — and gave wrong name

A 20-year-old Austin woman was arrested early Thursday for driving under the influence of a controlled substance after being stopped for driving the wrong way ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, January 26, 2017 10:56 am

Education

Pleased first look; Austin, Albert Lea school board members tour new cooperative

Austin and Albert Lea school board members got a first look at the finished Austin Albert Lea Area Special Education Cooperative Monday and praise was ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, January 24, 2017 10:34 am

Education

The right stuff; Local robotics teams take to the challenge

It is an event that touts names like Mysterious George and Rebelbot and whose participants are high on computer, mechanical and strategic challenges. “It gives ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Monday, January 23, 2017 10:30 am

Education

Play-based learning energizes teachers

Teacher professional days provide a mixed bag of best practices — but on Friday, Austin elementary teachers found that one of those was simple play. ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, January 22, 2017 1:01 pm

Business

Manicuring a new spot; LA Nails moving Feb. 6 to new location on 18th Avenue NW

LA Nails, located on 17th Avenue Northwest, will open Feb. 6 in its new location at 1403 18th Ave. NW. Owner La — who only ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, January 19, 2017 10:12 am

Business

Rolling on new wheels; Asa Auto Plaza purchases Usem Inc.

After over 90 years of ownership by the Sherman family, the Usem Inc. dealership has been sold. New owner Todd Asa opened the business under ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, January 17, 2017 10:22 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

BCA releases names of officer, man killed in Austin officer-involved shooting

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has released the names of a man who was killed during a domestic incident on ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, January 13, 2017 7:03 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Woman surprises robbery suspect

An Austin woman early Friday was surprised to find a man sleeping in the backseat of her car — and police surprised him with a ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, January 13, 2017 10:18 am

< Older Newer >

SportsPlus

  • Construction Updates

  • Southern Minnesota News Collection