Eric Johnson, Author at Austin Daily Herald - Page 45 of 235

Mower County

New access opens below Ramsey Dam

Public-private partnership creates canoe-kayak landing on the Cedar   On Wednesday morning, officials unveiled the newly created boat ramp especially established for kayaks and canoes ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, July 19, 2023 5:00 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in the death of 2-month-old son

Amended plea part of a plea deal   A woman at the heart of a 2022 manslaughter case in which she was accused of the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, July 19, 2023 2:53 pm

Mower County

Fair is rolling up fast

Just a few short weeks before the Mower County Fair, Board President Kevin Finley sits down and opens up on what makes it so special ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 6:38 pm

Mower County

Council learns more about grant fund to help revitalize properties in Austin

The Austin City Council on Monday night heard more regarding a well of grant money available to them over the next three years that can ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 6:20 pm

Mower County

Amplifying Austin: Discover Austin turns to podcasting to get the word out about Spamtown

For the last few years, Discover Austin has been using the open road to promote what the community has to offer to out-of-towners. However, Austin’s ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 14, 2023 6:31 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man pleads not guilty of criminal sexual conduct with teen girl

An Austin man accused of criminal sexual conduct with a 13-year-old girl has pleaded not guilty  to a pair of felony charges. Alexander William Miller, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, July 13, 2023 10:36 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man charged in downtown shooting on July 1 pleads not guilty to attempted murder, assault charges

The man charged in a downtown shooting early this month has entered pleas during an initial appearance in Mower County District Court Thursday morning. Hector ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, July 13, 2023 10:24 am

Mower County

Man serving 15 years probation in 2018 criminal sexual conduct case back in court

A man currently on lengthy probation stints for a pair of felony criminal sexual conduct charges made his first appearance in Mower County District Court ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 5:00 pm

Mower County

Saddle Up: For those with disabilities, Wagon Wheel’s HUB opens up the world from the back of a horse

It was 15 minutes by the time Grady Bettys was ready to bring his horse ride to an end Saturday morning. But for his parents, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 6:30 pm

Business

Compeer Financial pledges $1 million legacy gift to The Hormel Institute

A commitment by Compeer Financial, a farm credit cooperative based in the Upper Midwest, will help establish a new research fund and laboratory that will ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 6:05 pm

Education

APS School Board has first look at reading, online policies

The Austin Public Schools Board on Monday night held first readings of two new policies for the district that would align the district with Minnesota ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 5:54 pm

Mower County

Man charged in crash that reached speeds of 145 mph changes pleas

An Albert Lea man who was charged with several counts related to a single-vehicle crash in February, has entered into a plea deal with the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, July 10, 2023 3:41 pm

Education

New president at home at RCC

Dr. Kathleen “Kat” Linaker understands the life-changing power of two-year colleges and technical colleges. She also understands the potential these universities have to transform education ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, July 8, 2023 12:00 pm

Business

Still a family after 40 years

Games People Play to celebrate four decades with community party   On July 17, 1983, fresh out of graduating college, Lance and Snow Pogones opened Games ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 7, 2023 6:49 pm

Mower County

Honor Guard Park rededicated during Thursday night ceremony

In 1995, Honor Guard Park, located on a small grassy area just northeast of Packer Arena, was dedicated for the first time. A ceremony Thursday ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 7, 2023 10:05 am

< Older Newer >

SportsPlus

  • Construction Updates

  • Southern Minnesota News Collection