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Mower County

Dinner and a Dance

Cotillion Dance Club swaying to a rise in popularity   In 2019, the Austin Cotillion Dance Club celebrated 100 years, however, there was also some ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 7:00 pm

Columnists

The Wide Angle: A good office assistant is hard to find

Not going to lie. There has always been a part of me that’s thought fondly of the idea of working at home. It sounds so ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 5:06 pm

News

Supplies rushed to communities isolated by Helene as death toll passes 100

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Desperate residents isolated by washed out roads and the lack of power and cellular service in western North Carolina lined up for ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, September 30, 2024 1:20 pm

Education

Snack-packing event combines school spirit and community support

For years, Austin Homecoming has been about spirit, dancing and the big game, however, this year the event swelled to include a community-based project as ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, September 26, 2024 4:38 pm

Education

Distinguished alumni Baskin and Skinner honored

On Thursday morning, an annual Homecoming tradition took place in Austin High School’s Knowlton Auditorium, when the 2024 Distinguished Alumni were recognized. This year’s alumni ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, September 26, 2024 4:31 pm

Mower County

Carrying dreams aloft

Carole Dunfee and Dan Enfeld get once in a life time opportunity through Our House Senior Living program   Our House Senior Living residents Carole ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 7:00 pm

Local Government

County Board approves loan program for LeRoy businesses affected by construction

The Mower County Board of Commissioners have approved a forgivable loan program that will make money available to businesses in LeRoy affected by Highway 56 ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 7:00 pm

Austin Living

Austin Living: Flare for the Dramatic

Carley Carranza lends style to any production the Matchbox Children’s Theatre puts to stage   Tucked away in an office space of the Matchbox Children’s ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 7:00 pm

Columnists

The Wide Angle: I give you mental meanderings

I honestly had a column idea for this week. Thought of it over the weekend as I was doing laundry, an activity that almost welcomes ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 5:34 pm

Education

APS board approves a proposed tax levy increase of 6.77%

The Austin Public Schools Board, during a special meeting Monday afternoon, approved a proposed maximum tax levy increase of 6.77%. However, there is still room ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, September 23, 2024 8:07 pm

Mower County

Mental Health Awareness Benefit coming back for its second year

After a successful first year, Don and Marsha Leathers are in the midst of organizing the second annual Mental Health Awareness Benefit, which will take ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, September 21, 2024 7:00 am

Education

Second AAUW forum hears from school board candidates

On Thursday night, the American Association of University Women held its second of two political forums this week, this time focusing on the race for ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, September 20, 2024 9:45 am

Mower County

New mural representative of Mower County’s welcoming nature

On Thursday morning, county and city officials joined in celebrating a new mural by Austin artist Flor Soto inside the Mower County Government Center. The ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, September 19, 2024 4:46 pm

Mower County

Candidates for city office touch on important issues in Austin through forum

Tuesday, the Austin chapter of the American Association of University Women held the first of two forums this week that focused in part on local ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 11:28 am

Mower County

District 23B candidates focus on healthcare, challenges facing state

As part of Tuesday’s political forum, hosted by the American Association of University Women, those running for the Minnesota House District 23B race rounded out ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 11:15 am

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