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Mower County

Walz signs energy permitting reform legislation in ceremony near Dexter

With wind turbines standing in the backdrop, Gov. Tim Walz held a signing ceremony at a wind farm just outside of Dexter Thursday for legislation ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, June 27, 2024 4:50 pm

Mower County

Man allegedly threatens family members with knife

An Austin man is in jail after he was arrested Monday for allegedly threatening members of his family with a knife. Moses Adam Idris, 22, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 5:40 pm

Education

RCC input sessions part of a bigger process toward a strategic plan

On Monday and Tuesday of this week, Riverland Community College hosted three input sessions — one at each location — in order to gather ideas ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:46 pm

Mower County

Public Health, Institute bringing wellness to area communities through traveling program

A joint effort between The Hormel Institute and Mower County Public Health is looking to bring health to the people through a wellness campaign called ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 6:13 pm

Mower County

County begins gathering assessments for disaster assistance

The Mower County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday morning took a pair of steps in the process of gaining disaster assistance for the county for ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 6:11 pm

Mower County

Flooding challenges but efforts stand

Despite a deluge, area largely avoids major damages   As area rivers began receding early Sunday morning and throughout the day, assessments were finally being ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 6:10 pm

Education

APS board approves 2024-25 budget of $113.9 million

The Austin Public Schools Board on Monday night during a special meeting unanimously voted to approve the adopted budget for 2024-2025. The budget amounts to ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 11:34 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Police seeking public’s help in relation to vandalism at Todd Park soccer fields

The Austin Police Department is investigating a case of vandalism at Todd Park and is seeking help from the public. According to APD’s Capt. Todd ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 11:20 am

Mower County

Waters drop around Austin, clean-up begins

As area rivers began receding early Sunday morning and throughout the day, assessments were finally being made by those directly affected by flooding over the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Sunday, June 23, 2024 3:36 pm

Mower County

Afternoon storms brings more flash flooding to Austin

Another round of storms sweeping through the area late Saturday afternoon brought another round of headaches to a community already saturated from heavy rains. Saturday ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, June 22, 2024 4:49 pm

Mower County

Photos: Flooding creates issues across the area

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by Eric Johnson, Saturday, June 22, 2024 3:30 pm

Mower County

Area copes with aftermath of heavy rains, flooding

Heavy rains that fell overnight and in the days prior have swelled local waterways creating havoc across the southeastern Minnesota and close to home. Rising ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, June 22, 2024 11:35 am

Mower County

Photos: Llama Party — Lamapalooza settles in for another year at the fairgrounds

Lamapalooza returns for its 25th year at the Mower County Fairgrounds and will feature 164 animals from 46 farms, some coming from as far away ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, June 21, 2024 6:57 pm

Business

New liquor store opens at Clark One Stop Liquor & Tobacco

A pair of new projects — one in Austin and another in Hayfield — has its owners hoping that they can provide another convenience for ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, June 21, 2024 5:30 pm

Mower County

Training programs a big step toward filling a need for water, wastewater operators

Southern Minnesota and local officials, along with elected officials, took a victory lap Monday afternoon to further hype the benefits that two new training programs ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 5:02 pm

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