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Mower County

Council tables approval of new employee evaluation firm

Ghost of trust once again raised by employees concerned over change over from Employee Strategies   The Austin City Council on Monday night tabled approving ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 8:12 am

Austin Living

Austin Living Magazine: Grand Ole Opportunity

A veteran of the Grand Ole Opry, Brian Christianson returns home   There are few musical venues as historic or storied as the Grand Ole ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, November 17, 2023 6:54 pm

Mower County

Man in Bakery shooting changes pleas

A man charged with attempted murder in connection to a shooting that took place earlier this year outside The Bakery Lounge that injured two people ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, November 17, 2023 6:40 pm

Mower County

In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center

Monday S.A.I.L- Balance and Strength, 9 a.m.        Blood Pressure Checks, 9 a.m.    Ping Pong, 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi, 10 a.m. Beginner ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, November 17, 2023 5:53 pm

News

‘This is a community thing:’ Opioid Advisory Committee holds first public meeting

A Mower County council formed in the wake of opioid lawsuit settlements and tasked with distributing the county’s cut of those settlements held its first ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, November 17, 2023 3:41 pm

Education

New program at APS showing early optimistic results

A program being utilized by Austin Public Schools and designed to empower students in all areas is seeing early results. The Building Assets, Reducing Risks ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, November 17, 2023 8:52 am

Mower County

Man in August altercation involving body armor and gun gets prison time

A man who was charged with making threats with a gun while wearing body armor in August is going to prison. Jose Juan Alvarez-Bentzin, Jr., ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 4:42 pm

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

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