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Local Government

Election filings open later this month for county, city posts

Get your thinking caps on: Do you want to run for office? Now is the time to think about it. Candidates wanting to file for ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, May 4, 2018 8:50 am

Health

Medical Examiner: No surprises in 2017, including more drug deaths

There were no major surprises in the annual Mower County report delivered by the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office Tuesday — including the fact ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, May 3, 2018 7:44 am

Local Government

County commission approves 5 road bills totaling $2.4M

Mower County Commissioners on Tuesday granted bids on five road projects scheduled for this year, totaling $2.4 million. Bids only surpassed estimates in one of ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, May 3, 2018 7:43 am

Business

Head of her class; Rhonda Besel earns top award from Minnesota State Board of Trustees

Rhonda Besel marked her 25th anniversary as a member of the Riverland Community College teaching staff by earning the prestigious 2018 Minnesota State Board of ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 9:04 am

Education

Holton students show talents, skills — and have fun

Austin children on Monday quickly showed friends and families they weren’t afraid to tackle a challenge. And, there were plenty of challenges to try and ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 8:58 am

Mower County

Charlie Parr to headline music at 7th annual ArtWorks Festival

Although still months away, the seventh annual Austin ArtWorks Festival, Aug. 25 and 26, is already promising some great music, according to Laura Helle, executive ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, April 28, 2018 1:01 pm

News

Retired? These two? Well, maybe

Just about everyone knew Lois Miller was going to retire on Thursday. Lois had worked for 39 years (“and two months,” she said) as a ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Friday, April 27, 2018 9:09 am

Education

Turning a new page; Launch of Cabeen book at Sweet Reads

Woodson Kindergarten Center principal, Jessica Cabeen, has a quote hanging over her desk that says, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” Cabeen ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, April 26, 2018 8:25 am

Law Enforcement

Installation of security measures continue at government center

Those attending Mower County Board of Commissioner meetings are going to notice a big change in the look of the board room. What once was ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, April 26, 2018 8:24 am

Law Enforcement

Active shooter training Friday at government center

Staff at the Mower County Government Center will be led through a mini-training on an active shooter incident on Friday. As a result, the center ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, April 26, 2018 8:06 am

Education

One year later; Students engage as learning expands

By Austin High School Principal Andrea Malo’s own admission, the media center at the high school isn’t like the libraries of old. “Students are changing,” ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 8:43 am

senior living

Enjoying the life around you; Austin is flush with activities for seniors to take part in

The personal finance website, Wallet Hub, called Minnesota one of the best states to retire in, in 2018 — and Austin is a good reason ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 6:00 am

News

Courageous Cora; Fundraising underway for toddler

Kasey Rubin was relieved when her toddler daughter Cora Jean could finally verbalize a few words. “She’ll say, ‘Ow, ow,’” and then I know she’s ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, April 24, 2018 8:27 am

News

Flavors of the world; Taste of Nations: Overwhelmed with great food, entertainment — and lots and lot of people

The annual Taste of Nations drew a torrent of crowds on Saturday, a witness to how much Austin area crowds love rich cultures, good food ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Monday, April 23, 2018 9:06 am

Education

Voice of the student: AHS students hold walkout in protest of gun violence

Cassity Nangle, 17, was surprised to see the 100 or so Austin High School students turn out to show support for tighter gun controls and ... Read more

by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, April 21, 2018 8:17 am

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