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Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Darin Finley gets 58 months for the hit-and-run death of Melissa Rack

The man convicted in the December 2022 death of Melissa Rack has been sentenced to prison. Darin Douglas Finley, 37, was sentenced to 58 months ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 5:39 pm

Columnists

The Wide Angle: Random thoughts at random times

Let me be honest, that having a staring contest with a cat at 3 a.m. in the morning, isn’t typically how I enjoy spending the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 5:22 pm

Mower County

Sketches of community: Program uses laughter to bridge differences

A unique method of bridging differences made a stop in Austin Monday night, using laughter as a catalyst for unity. The Sketches of Minnesota program, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:22 am

Mower County

Council votes 4-3 for levy increase of 11.97%, down from 13%

Dissenting voices still consider the increase too high   The Austin City Council on Monday night, voted 4-3 to set the 2025 proposed tax levy ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, September 16, 2024 7:56 pm

Mower County

VFW closes weekend of 100th anniversary celebration with time capsule

On Sunday night, the Olaf B. Damm VFW Post 1216 wrapped up its celebration for 100 years of service with a ceremony and the filling ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, September 16, 2024 11:22 am

Mower County

‘This is recovery right here’

Second annual Walk for Recovery held Saturday   Throughout Mill Pond-Horace Park Saturday morning were signs — signs with sobering statistics about drug addiction. However, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, September 14, 2024 2:00 pm

Education

RCC hosts budget listening session by Minnesota State

Provides opportunity to hear concerns and points of interest from community leaders As part of an early effort to survey needs throughout the system, Minnesota ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, September 14, 2024 7:00 am

Mower County

Photos: Hormel throws party in downtown Austin

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by Eric Johnson, Thursday, September 12, 2024 8:32 pm

Mower County

VFW kicks off 100th celebration with ribbon cutting

Joined by members of the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, the Austin VFW Post 1216 kicked off its 100th anniversary celebration with a ribbon ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, September 12, 2024 4:53 pm

Mower County

Dexter firefighter climbs to honor 9/11 firefighters

For Dexter Fire Department’s Erick Padilla, being a firefighter was a chance to give back to and honor the community, as well as join his ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, September 12, 2024 4:00 pm

Education

9/11 remembered in poignant Pacelli ceremony

On Wednesday afternoon, Pacelli Catholic Schools students and staff along with members of the public, joined thousands across the country in remembering those terrible events ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 7:11 pm

Business

Advocate for Business: Joe Bower vows to be a voice at the table as president of the chamber

Austin Area Chamber of Commerce President Joe Bower was busy Monday afternoon, watching over and running people here and there as part of the Chamber’s ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 7:00 pm

Mower County

County Board approves 4.99% levy increase for 2025, public meeting set for Dec. 16

The Mower County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a levy increase for 2025 of 4.99% during its meeting. The levy increase represents $26,252,538 with ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 5:51 pm

Local Government

SBA highlights low interest loans for those affected by early summer storms

During its meeting Tuesday morning, commissioners with the Mower County Board of Commissioners heard about a loan program through the Small Business Association where money ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 5:48 pm

Columnists

The Wide Angle: Who says turning it off and on doesn’t work?

For those of us who lack the knowledge of how anything technical works, the idea and really joke of “did you try turning it off ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 5:31 pm

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