Education
Sharing the adventures of reading: Susan Ruzek honored through book gifts to Woodson
Kirsten Hayford recognized the room at Woodson Kindergarten Center as soon as she walked past it on Wednesday. It was the room that her mother, ...
Eric Johnson, Author at Austin Daily Herald
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Austin man who allegedly pointed a gun at neighbor charged with 7 counts
A man who allegedly threatened another with a gun as part of an ongoing dispute has been charged with several counts over the incident in ...
by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 4:31 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Man in Austin charged with eight felony counts in a pair of alleged assaults
A man with a history of terroristic threats and domestic assault related offenses was back in court Wednesday facing a long list of charges related ...
by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 4:29 pm
Mower County
Mower County Humane Society raising money to expand its catio
The Mower County Humane Society is currently attempting to raise funds that will allow it to add onto its outdoor cat area. The Humane Society ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 7:00 pm
Mower County
City crews to take over painting pool this year
City Council approval means pool likely to open on time The Austin City Council on Monday night agreed to the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department’s ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 7:00 pm
Columnists
The Wide Angle: The best stories are those with cats
Sometimes, I have to wonder if I do stories on the Mower County Humane Society because of the important work they do or because I ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 5:42 pm
Mower County
City Council gets closer look at proposed Veterans Memorial renovation
During its work session Monday night, the Austin City Council heard more on the plans to renovate the Veterans Memorial in downtown Austin, hopefully this ...
by Eric Johnson, Monday, April 15, 2024 8:05 pm
News
Welcome to the ‘season of disappointments’ — where bills make it (or don’t) at Minnesota Capitol
By Dana Ferguson Minnesota lawmakers will near a key deadline this week before the final sprint of the legislative session. Friday marks the third legislative ...
by Eric Johnson, Monday, April 15, 2024 7:19 am
Mower County
Feeling humbled: Gina Grundmeier finds comfort in other’s support in the wake of medical diagnosis
For over 10 years, Gina Grundmeier has been helping others through Pay It Forward, but now she’s the one at the center of people’s attention ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, April 12, 2024 7:00 pm
Mower County
Trout stocking on Wolf Creek hits five-year mark ahead of trout opener
For the fifth year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has stocked Wolf Creek in Austin’s Todd Park ahead of the trout opener this Saturday. ...
by Eric Johnson, Thursday, April 11, 2024 5:15 pm
Mower County
First EAB informational meeting bolstered hopes for saving ash trees
Continuing its push to confront the emerald ash borer in Austin, the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department held its first informational meeting Tuesday night in ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 8:34 pm
Mower County
Experience like none other: Artrageous to bring energy-packed show to Paramount
It’s been seven years since the interactive artistic experience of Artrageous has been in Austin, but for those who were at the troupe’s last show ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 7:00 pm
Education
APS board gets update on science curriculum progress
On Monday night, during its meeting, the Austin Public Schools Board heard an update on the district’s new science curriculum. The change isn’t new and ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5:28 pm
Columnists
The Wide Angle: The late night stresses of not sleeping
A lot of things can go through my mind during the listless hours of the morning. Those dark, secluded moments where there is just you ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5:15 pm
Mower County
Photos: Huzzah! for a fundraising feast
The Matchbox Children’s Theatre held a magical night of fun as part of a fundraiser in the form of Feast, Fantasy & Fun.