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Mower County

Memorial Day: Remembering those who stood for freedom

Beneath a perfect May sky, people turned out on Memorial Day to honor those who could no longer feel the sun on their own faces. ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, May 29, 2023 10:46 am

Education

SMEC ALC holds seventh commencement

On Thursday afternoon, 19 students from area schools came together to celebrate the annual Southeast Minnesota Education Consortium’s ALC graduation ceremony. Students graduating from the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, May 25, 2023 5:00 pm

Mower County

Entrance to Hope: Nexus-Gerard celebrates unveiling of Family Center with ribbon cutting

In September of last year, Nexus-Gerard Family Healing Center broke ground on its Family Center project. On Tuesday, the facility unveiled the completed project with ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 7:17 pm

Local Government

City of Austin getting requested $14.5M from capital investment package

Money to be rolled into wastewater treatment plant project    After years and months of frustration, the City of Austin has finally been approved to receive funds ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 7:06 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man makes court appearance tied to 2021 sexual assault

An Austin man arrested in 2021 for allegedly assaulting a 15-year-old girl, entered pleas during an appearance in Mower County District Court Monday. Kevin Alexander ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, May 22, 2023 7:24 pm

News

Minnesota Legislature enters final day after taxing weekend

By Brian Bakst Minnesota legislators face a midnight Monday deadline to finish the 2023 session after a busy weekend spent passing major elements of the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, May 22, 2023 7:27 am

Mower County

Austin man in March standoff changes pleas in two separate cases

An Austin man arrested in a March standoff with the Austin Police Department and its Special Incident Response Team has changed his pleas in two ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, May 19, 2023 1:33 pm

Education

First hand look of the future: Students gather to SMEC for Career Fair

Within a trailer from the Minnesota State Agriculture Centers for Excellence, Kingsland student Jacob Warren was behind the wheel of a simulated combine. Elsewhere at ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 5:33 pm

Mower County

McCarthy honored by City Council

Long time Port Authority member Jerry McCarthy was honored Monday night by the Austin City Council during its biweekly meeting. McCarthy, who served on the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6:12 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man arrested in connection to assault allegedly involving baseball bat, brandished knife

An Austin man accused of using a baseball bat in an assault and threatening others with a knife made his first appearance in Mower County ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, May 15, 2023 1:20 pm

Mower County

Anything is Possible: Riverland holds 82nd commencement

Riverland Community College on Friday held its 82nd commencement ceremony, split into two sessions — an afternoon and evening session. This year’s graduating class consisted ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, May 12, 2023 7:36 pm

Mower County

Young Scientist Program wraps up first year with relevant topic

For students taking part in this year’s inaugural Young Scientist Program at The Hormel Institute, there is very little doubt that it’s considered a success. ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 5:00 pm

Mower County

Photos: Area elementary students take up paddles on the Cedar

For another year, Wilderness Inquiry’s Canoemobile was in Austin for the week to help area students experience life on the water through trips up the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 3:24 pm

Education

APS Board turns down K-4 building realignment plan

In what turned out to be long — and oftentimes emotional — discussion, the Austin Public Schools Board on Monday night turned down a building ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, May 8, 2023 8:53 pm

Mower County

National Nurses Week: Helping mothers through their journey

Mayo Clinic Health Systems nurses helping guide mothers through breastfeeding with consultation and new upcoming classes   There are no shortage of challenges when it ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, May 6, 2023 7:01 am

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