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Local Government

Commissioners get solar farm update

The Mower County Board of Commissioners received an update Tuesday morning regarding the proposed 100 MW Timberwolf Solar Project by NextEra Energy that will be ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, November 14, 2023 7:02 pm

Mower County

SE Minnesota singer-songwriter coming to Austin as part of rescheduled concert

A show that was originally scheduled for February of this year is gearing up to entertain this Saturday night, featuring three woman-led acts that includes ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, November 14, 2023 6:37 pm

Education

Art of teaching: Lars Johnson is this year’s APS Teacher of the Year

Ellis Middle School art and digital art teacher Lars Johnson was standing hunched over his desk while his students were working at their computers when ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, November 14, 2023 12:08 pm

Mower County

Man accused of criminal sexual conduct changes plea

A man originally charged with three felonies for criminal sexual conduct involving a minor has changed his plea on one of the charges as part ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, November 13, 2023 4:21 pm

Mower County

‘I love being in the military’

Pacelli Catholic Schools holds third annual Veterans Day program   Army National Guard Staff Sgt. E6 Hans Gilbert stood in the gym of his alma ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, November 10, 2023 4:10 pm

Mower County

Photos: IJ Holton students honor veterans on Veterans Day

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, veterans were honored during a Veterans Day ceremony Friday morning at I.J. Holton Intermediate School. A full ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, November 10, 2023 11:24 am

Mower County

Holidays at Home: Hormel Historic Home to kick off slate of festive fun events

With Halloween now over, the holiday season is ramping up in Austin and there are fewer places in Austin that boast more of an array ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, November 9, 2023 7:14 pm

Education

GM School District to consider next steps after split referendum

Now that the votes are tallied and the outcome decided, Grand Meadow Public Schools will now turn its sights to the future. Following Tuesday night’s ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, November 9, 2023 6:53 pm

Mower County

Mapleview man charged with criminal sexual conduct of a child

A Mapleview man, who law enforcement had been looking for dating back to August of this year, has been charged with criminal sexual conduct of ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, November 9, 2023 6:35 pm

Mower County

Citizens get first look at Oakland Avenue, First Avenue SW reconstruction project

Citizens of Austin got their first real look at one of Austin’s biggest upcoming reconstruction projects during the first of what will be a handful ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, November 9, 2023 1:33 pm

Lyle

Iowa man dies after early morning crash in Mower County

A Kensett, Iowa man is dead following a single-vehicle crash northwest of Lyle early Thursday morning. The name of the driver has not been released ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, November 9, 2023 1:25 pm

Mower County

Salute to Veterans: Being in the presence of an Austin hero

Former Austin resident Butch Todd was only 12 when an individual inflatable raft was opened up in the living room of his family’s home during ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 6:00 am

Mower County

Salute to Veterans: Service continues from Army to Reserves to community

Justin Hutchinson has gotten a lot out of his time in the military. Currently a Sergeant E5 with the 492nd Engineer Company of the Army ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 6:00 am

Grand Meadow

Voters in Grand Meadow split on two-question referendum

Residents in Grand Meadow Tuesday night split a two-question referendum, with voters giving the nod to the first question that will upgrade facilities, but voting ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 9:29 pm

News

History on tour: Traveling exhibit displays African American history

Throughout the rest of November and into the first part of December, the Austin Public Library is hosting a unique exhibit. “Testify: Americana Slavery Today” ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 5:45 pm

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