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Mower County

4 running in primary for Ward 1 seat

Four people are running in the primary on Tuesday for the Ward 1 seat when it is left vacant by current council member Geoff Baker, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6:35 pm

Mower County

City Council votes to cancel ordinance with Metronet

The Austin City Council on Monday night voted unanimously to approve the termination of a cable television franchise ordinance between the City of Austin and ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6:29 pm

Columnists

The Wide Angle: Memories aren’t always what you expect

I’m going to be frank with you: I’m not much of a fair guy. Never have been really. Let’s not confuse this as misleading, though, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6:17 pm

Law Enforcement

Officer, pastor honored for their part in resolving July standoff

An Austin Police officer and a pastor were honored Monday night during the Austin City Council meeting for their efforts in resolving a standoff earlier ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 10:44 am

Mower County

Fair ready to welcome people back for a reunion

The six biggest days of the year are nearly here as preparations continue leading up to the 2024 Mower County Fair, which begins Tuesday. Running ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, August 3, 2024 8:00 am

Mower County

Paving the way: Veterans Memorial renovation kicks off with 90% funds raised

On Friday morning, volunteers that included members of the Austin Packers football team, began the work of removing pavers at the Veterans Memorial to make ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, August 2, 2024 8:30 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man sentenced to probation for two counts related to domestic assault

An Austin man, who was charged with eight felony counts of domestic assault, terroristic threats and weapons violations connected to an assault on a woman ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, August 1, 2024 3:30 pm

Mower County

Positive signs of improving water, habitat health on Dobbins

In a lot of ways it looked like a snake the way it glided through the water of the pail, but it was actually an ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 7:30 pm

Mower County

3 running for Austin mayor

This year’s mayor’s race will feature three people vying for the chair — two of which ran in the last election and the third being ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 7:00 pm

Columnists

The Wide Angle: It came from beyond the soil

I have something of a mystery on my hands, perpetuated by criminals of the most nefarious of mindsets that I am most animatedly determined to ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 5:53 pm

Austin Living

Austin Living: Opening Doors to Music

Pacelli music teacher Katy Bisanti is using her opera background to invite students and public into its emotional pull   On May 24, Pacelli Catholic ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, July 27, 2024 8:00 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Darin Douglas Finley, convicted in the death of Melissa Rack, in jail on probation violation

The man convicted of felony criminal vehicular homicide in the death of Melissa Rack in December 2022, is back in jail on a probation violation ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 26, 2024 12:32 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man gets 13 years in prison for criminal sexual conduct with a child

An Austin man charged in 2021 with several counts of criminal sexual conduct with a child has been sentenced to 13 years in prison. The ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, July 25, 2024 3:22 pm

Austin Greyhounds

Huffman winds up A’s in Hounds’ playoff win

Behind the pitching effort of Joe Huffman and a 14-hit night, the Austin Greyhounds advanced in tournament play after defeating the Owatonna A’s in an ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:11 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Minnesota appeals court upholds – in part – original Heggs conviction

Decision reinstates guilty conviction of felony by jury after it was reversed by judge   The Minnesota Court of Appeals has reversed, in part, the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 4:11 pm

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