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Mower County

Institute waiting to hear outcome of bonding request

As this year’s legislative session nears its end, The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, waits to hear whether a requested $20M in funding from this ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:00 am

Columnists

The Wide Angle: I might have misheard it through the grapevine

In the quest of becoming some sort of green thumb that doesn’t just let dandelions run rampant on our lawn, I’m forming  a nexus of ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 5:20 pm

Austin Packers

APS Board gets update on plan to add boys volleyball

The Austin Schools Board on Monday night heard an update on the addition of boys volleyball to the list of Austin High School athletics. In ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, May 13, 2024 8:29 pm

Mower County

Skilled Nursing Care Week: Nurses thrive with in a family atmosphere

For nearly 20 years, Gina Richardson was on the line, boning hams for Hormel Foods Corps. For Richardson, the repetitious nature of the job could ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, May 11, 2024 7:00 am

Education

Riverland graduation: stories of hope and resilience

Friday night’s 83rd Riverland Community College commencement held a number of powerful moments, but among the more powerful moment’s was President Dr. Kat Linaker’s demonstration ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, May 10, 2024 8:30 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

18-year-old from Lyle charged with 15 felonies, 14 related to child pornography

A 18-year-old from Lyle has been arrested and charged with a total of 15 felony counts, 14 of which include charges related to child pornography. ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, May 9, 2024 5:01 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

State Fire Marshal investigating early Thursday fire

The State Fire Marshal’s office was on scene Thursday helping to determine the cause of a blaze that damaged an uninhabited duplex on Third Avenue ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, May 9, 2024 9:12 am

Mower County

Photos: Canoemobile returns to take students for a river tour

For another year, the Canoemobile returned to Austin to afford Austin and area students the chance to paddle up and down the Cedar River. The ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 1:20 pm

Business

An inspired childcare option

Ribbon Cutting celebrates Inspired Beginnings Learning Academy   Just over one year ago, ground was broken on Hormel Foods Corps’ Inspired Beginnings Learning Academy, and ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 6:06 pm

News

City Council approves replacement of fuel tanks at airport

During its meeting Monday night, the Austin City Council unanimously approved a low bid for the removal and replacement of fuel dispensers at the Austin ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 6:03 pm

Mower County

Physical access leads to dropping of barriers for young athletes

Recognizing a need to lift barriers between students and being involved in athletics, a number of organizations came together to make free physicals for youth ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, May 6, 2024 7:00 pm

Mower County

National Nurses Week: Finding a place exactly where she wanted to be

There was no question for Cassie Wallin growing up what she wanted to be. It was about taking care of others. “Honestly, I only ever ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, May 4, 2024 7:30 am

Mower County

McGruder gets over 30 years in prison for the shooting death of TyEsha Gills

Me’Darian Ledale McGruder, who was convicted of killing 20-year-old TyEsha Gills in 2021, will spend over 30 years in prison after he was sentenced Friday ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, May 3, 2024 3:25 pm

Mower County

Page Turners event holds City Wide Read’s culminating reception

In the culmination event of the Austin Page Turners’ City Wide Read this year, a reception was held for author Emma Törzs at the Austin ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, May 2, 2024 8:33 pm

Mower County

Austin, Pacelli students honored for academic excellence at Hormel hosted luncheon

Over 80 students from Austin Public Schools and Pacelli Catholic Schools were treated to a special Honor Roll Lunch Thursday to honor their academic achievements. ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, May 2, 2024 6:12 pm

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