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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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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. ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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. Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, April 6, 2024 5:52 pm

Austin Living

Austin Living: Guide to Design

Ellie Huffman has established House of LuLu Interior Design bringing guidance to homeowners and new life to furniture   The world opens to Ellie Huffman ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, April 6, 2024 8:00 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Suspect in 2022 Lyle stabbing sentenced to probation

The man who was accused in a 2022 stabbing incident in Lyle was sentenced Thursday in Mower County District Court. Carson Brian Dolan, 20, was ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, April 4, 2024 5:02 pm

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