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The Wide Angle: Just how much do we like Christmas lights?

Can we for a moment, early on this piece, establish that nobody likes Christmas lights? Oh sure, they are attractive and can set the tone ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, November 25, 2022 5:48 pm

Mower County

Natural Christmas: Nature Center will celebrate the holidays, inside and out

What seems like a natural fit for the institution, the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center will be hosting a special holiday event early next month. ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 7:00 pm

Business

Hormel celebrates employees during difficult period; hands out profit sharing checks

Over two years removed from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and we’re still comparing things to normal. For Hormel Food Corps. employees that “normal” ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 1:56 pm

Mower County

Lending a Hand: Volunteers, businesses step up to support Salvation Army’s nightly meals

On Monday night, the Salvation Army opened its doors for its nightly meal. As the people made their way in and found their tables, small ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 7:13 pm

Education

Photos: Feast of Gratitude

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by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 6:51 pm

Local Government

City reaches compensation agreement with MPEA

During its meeting Monday night, the Austin City Council approved the city’s revised classification and compensation plan, which resulted in a new base pay system. ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 6:35 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Feud at the core of Lyle stabbing last week

A stabbing late last week in Lyle and subsequent arrests of an 18-year-old and 14-year-old is at the heart of a feud between different groups ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, November 21, 2022 10:59 am

Mower County

Delivering Santa’s magic

Worlein Funeral Home giving kids direct link to the North Pole   In a time that maybe we need Christmas the most, Worlein Funeral Home ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, November 18, 2022 6:42 pm

Education

Austin sophomore elected to MAAPS state office

Austin Alternative Learning Center sophomore Camerohn Cox has a clear idea of what he wants to be. A leader and he is already well on ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, November 18, 2022 6:31 pm

Mower County

Hometown Christmas brings back old favorites

It truly can be said that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. That’s the general feeling of this year’s re-imagining of ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, November 18, 2022 6:22 pm

Mower County

Grand Meadow woman charged with arson

A Grand Meadow woman has been charged with arson following an incident earlier this month in which she is accused of setting a shed ablaze, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, November 18, 2022 5:30 pm

Mower County

Nose to the wind: Dogs take to the field for the first day of national trial competition

Short bursts of whistles and sporadic sounds of gunfire broke through at times the sustained and biting west wind that whipped lightly falling snow over ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, November 17, 2022 4:52 pm

Business

Chamber holds annual dinner

The Austin Area Chamber of Commerce held its Austin Annual Awards Dinner Tuesday night at the Austin Country Club. Both Small and Large Member of ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 8:48 pm

Mower County

‘The home hasn’t felt the same since’

Owners of the popular Faye’s Concessions and family press the search for those who robbed their home during fair For 43 years, Faye and Don ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 6:02 pm

Mower County

National English Springer Spaniel competition to begin Thursday in Austin

If you’re a hunting enthusiast or just a fan of dogs, then find yourself some blaze orange. Starting Thursday and running through Monday, Austin will ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 5:44 pm

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