Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Austin man handed 12 years for criminal sexual conduct
An Austin man was sentenced to over a decade in prison for felony criminal sexual conduct involving a child. Terry Antonio Conde, 23, of Austin, ...
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Business
Fork-tastic
Hormel dedicates fork statue, plaza in front of HQ There’s no denying it — you’re not going to miss Hormel Foods Corporation’s latest addition ...
by Eric Johnson, Thursday, September 15, 2022 3:55 pm
Mower County
Austin woman pleads not guilty to murder, drug charges
Yashica Shenay Thomas, 43, who has been charged with murder in the March overdose of an Austin man, has entered pleas in the case. Thomas ...
by Eric Johnson, Thursday, September 15, 2022 10:37 am
Mower County
Photos: American Idol’s Maddie Poppe performs at Nexus-Gerard
Nexus-Gerard Family Healing students got a treat Wednesday afternoon during a visit by American Idol’s Season 16 winner Maddie Poppe. The Iowa native sung original ...
by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, September 14, 2022 3:44 pm
Mower County
UPDATE A place for families: Nexus-Gerard breaks ground on new Family Center addition
With the breaking of ground Monday, Nexus-Gerard Family Healing took a big step toward ensuring families are comfortable when visiting the site. Officials broke ground ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:00 pm
Mower County
Survivor Rally rallies at Hormel Historic Home
It was hard to miss late Friday morning that there was something going on at the Hormel Historic Home. Starting at around 11 a.m. a ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 5:07 pm
Local Government
Commission lends more aid to Taopi residents
The Mower County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to a pair of incentives that will go toward helping the citizens of Taopi rebuild following ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 4:57 pm
Education
CLC reopens in district locations
Community Learning Center (CLC) classes are back up and rolling. In a short report to the Austin School Board Monday night, Superintendent Dr. Joey Page ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 4:49 pm
Education
Young: More work to do
Two-term APS School Board member running for another term Peggy Young has more work to do and it’s why she has filed for a third ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, September 9, 2022 5:40 pm
Mower County
Remembering the lost of 9/11
Friday event reminds adults, teaches students of impact of 9/11 There is a disconnect of time between students of today and those who lived through ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, September 9, 2022 5:34 pm
News
Queen Elizabeth II dead at 96 after 70 years on the throne
LONDON— Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday after 70 years on the ...
by Eric Johnson, Thursday, September 8, 2022 1:40 pm
Education
Photos: Pacelli prepares to remember 9/11
On Wednesday and Thursday, Pacelli Catholic Schools were making preparations for a special program Friday that will remember 9/11 and honor those who lost their ...
by Eric Johnson, Thursday, September 8, 2022 11:21 am
Local Government
MnDOT bridge project gets hearing at council meeting
Concern raised over noise levels A mammoth, six-site bridge repair/replacement project by the Minnesota Department of Transportation was reviewed in a municipal consent public ...
by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 4:32 pm
Local Government
City sets preliminary levy increase of 4.32%
During a work session Tuesday night, the Austin City Council unanimously advanced a 4.32% increase to the levy, resulting in a $343,000 increase. This number ...
by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 4:30 pm
Local Government
City Council passes edibles ordinance
By unanimous vote, the Austin City Council Tuesday night reviewed and adopted an ordinance for edible cannabinoids. The ordinance has proven to be a thoughtful ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, September 6, 2022 8:56 pm
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