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Agriculture

FAARM vision comes more into focus

The University of Minnesota’s vision of its proposed Future of Advanced Agriculture Research in Minnesota (FAARM) is becoming a little more refined for a facility ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, August 16, 2024 5:58 pm

Mower County

ArtWorks Center to celebrate 10 years on Wednesday

We’re a little over a week away from this year’s 13th annual Austin ArtWorks Festival, but before we get there, there’s an important celebration just ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, August 15, 2024 7:00 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man gets probation for using baseball bat in assault

An Austin man charged in May of 2023 for using a baseball bat in an assault and threatening others with a knife has received probation ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, August 15, 2024 5:58 pm

Education

2 file for APS Board special election, five to run for regular board terms

The Austin School Board will have at least two new faces on the board for this upcoming cycle. With the filing period ending Tuesday, five ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 2:51 pm

News

King, Johnson come out of Austin mayoral primary

Ward 1 and 3 races will see mix of old and new faces running in November   Austin Mayor Steve King will get the chance ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 11:24 pm

Mower County

Car show fundraiser for Pay it Forward set for Aug. 31

Pay It Forward will host its second annual car show on Aug. 31, in an effort to raise money for the organization that remodels the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 5:55 pm

Local Government

Commissions approve contract for LIDAR data

The Mower County Board of Commissioners approved a contract Tuesday morning with Geospatial Service to process LIDAR data from the state of Minnesota. The data, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 5:40 pm

Columnists

The Wide Angle: Halloween candy in August!

You guys, it is Aug. 12 when I’m writing this and just a day earlier I was shopping and saw Halloween candy out on the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 5:36 pm

Mower County

Photo gallery: Fire and fury at the fair’s demolition derby

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by Eric Johnson, Sunday, August 11, 2024 4:19 pm

Mower County

Photo Gallery: Rockin’ bullriding at the fair

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by Eric Johnson, Friday, August 9, 2024 9:13 pm

Mower County

In Your Community: Best in Show

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by Eric Johnson, Friday, August 9, 2024 5:28 pm

Mower County

Mower County Senior Center

Monday S.A.I.L- Balance and Strength, 9:30 a.m.        Blood Pressure Checks, 9:30 a.m.      Ping Pong, 9:30 a.m.    CSFP Distribution, 9:30-11 ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, August 9, 2024 5:27 pm

Mower County

Ward 3 race sees change ahead of primary

Editor’s note: Brian Prentis, one of the candidates for Ward 3, has chosen not to participate in this story. There’s been something of a change ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, August 8, 2024 6:30 pm

Mower County

Renee Wangen: Doing what she can to make the fair a destination

During Tuesday night’s opening ceremony at the Mower County Fair, the event was held on the Fair Square’s new permanent stage. Painted red and reminiscent ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, August 8, 2024 5:22 pm

Mower County

Photo Gallery: Heavy metal at the grandstands

The Mower County Fair hosted its second Grandstands event Wednesday night with the return of the autocross show. Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, August 7, 2024 8:52 pm

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