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Education

Spelling bee challenges Ellis Middle School students

For Ryan Schmeichel, the Ellis Middle School spelling bee held Wednesday was significant — in more ways than one. First, the 10-year-old said his performance ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, January 12, 2017 11:01 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

‘It was like bumper cars out there’  Sheriff calls Tuesday conditions ‘absolutely nuts’

Amid blowing wind and snow that created white-out conditions, Interstate 90 became the scene of multiple crashes, including one that injured a Mower County Deputy. ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:22 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Brownsdale man rescued from storm; Man found by sanitation worker

A 75-year-old Brownsdale man suffering from hypothermia was rescued from a snowbank when a sanitation worker spotted him on Tuesday morning. Roger Slindee, 76, apparently ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:21 am

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Bare bone details; Study of bones enriches the understanding of people, cultures

When Elena Haymond picks up the jawbone of someone long dead, you can bet she will be looking at far more than whether the owner ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 10:49 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Over 3 pounds of meth uncovered in search

A search on Monday that uncovered 3 1/2 pounds of methamphetamine was one of the largest caches ever found by Austin police, said Chief Brian ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 10:37 am

Mower County

Giving thanks: Once a refugee, now a citizen, Soloman gives back

Solomon Paul knows full well what it feels like to be a refugee and to walk into the Welcome Center for the first time. He ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, January 8, 2017 3:10 pm

Education

Puppets and science: Z Puppets Rosenschnoz combines fun with STEAM

Odd as it sounds, a puppet troupe on Friday taught IJ Holton Intermediate School students ways to recognize STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, January 8, 2017 7:01 am

Local Government

Human Rights Commission to develop diversity report; Group wants to build on past success of being a welcoming community

Diversity among citizens, said Austin Human Rights Commission head Jason Baskin, speaks a lot about a community. Austin has been a welcoming community to all ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, January 6, 2017 10:44 am

Education

Carolyn Dube excited for new opportunity; Anxious to start new role as school board readies for the year

There was a time when Carolyn Dube knew Austin High School as the place from which she graduated, back in 1997. But today, it has ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, January 5, 2017 10:36 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man arrested in assault, strangulation incident; 11-year-old witnessed attack

A 22-year-old Austin man is in the Mower County Jail after he was suspected of assaulting and strangling a woman on Wednesday. According to Austin ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, January 5, 2017 10:32 am

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Christmas at Home finally comes home

A snowstorm kept “Christmas at Home” from the stage of the Historic Paramount Theatre in December, but “Christmas” is finally coming home. Musicians from Austin ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, January 5, 2017 10:31 am

News

Hello world; Weston Lang makes early appearance as the first baby of 2017

Weston Patrick Lang had his own ideas about when he should come into this world. And, that was a lucky thing: By doing so, Weston ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 11:12 am

Local Government

Paramount expansion takes a step forward; Council will move forward on parks and rec property

The Austin City Council on Tuesday agreed that a donation request that would enable the expansion of the Historic Paramount Theatre will move forward. The ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 11:04 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

32-year-old arrested in burglary at Herald

A 32-year-old Austin man was arrested early Wednesday after he was suspected of burglarizing the Austin Daily Herald, 310 Second St. NE. Brandon Ingersoll is ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 10:58 am

News

Bennett known as ‘Everyone’s hockey dad’

The late Jim Bennett was just one of those guys whose voice was not loud and whose actions were not those of someone who liked ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Sunday, January 1, 2017 5:01 pm

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