Mower County
County Board looking for 1.9% levy increase
The County Board of Commissioners has set a target levy increase of 1.9% for 2023 during a work session Tuesday afternoon. Currently, the levy is ...
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Mower County
Labor Day picnic celebrates members, victories
On a day that celebrates workers, there was no bigger Labor Day Party than the UFCW Local 663 Labor Day Picnic Monday at the Veteran’s ...
by Eric Johnson, Monday, September 5, 2022 3:24 pm
Local Government
Being Proactive: Mayor, Planning/Zoning hoping room can be found in budget for housing inspector
On Thursday morning, Austin’s lone zoning inspector Brent Johnson drove through a portion of northeast Austin, looking for dilapidated homes or homes in need of ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, September 2, 2022 5:54 pm
Education
Green files to run again for APS board
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories looking at the candidates for Austin Public Schools board. In her 23rd year on ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, September 2, 2022 5:41 pm
Mower County
Man who violated DANCO sentenced to prison
Trendon James Johnson, 33, of Lino Lakes, has been sentenced 29 months in prison after being convicted of violating a domestic abuse no contact order. ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, September 2, 2022 5:17 pm
Columnists
The Wide Angle: I’m fishing for compliments
I think we can all agree that outdoor living probably isn’t my strong suit. I’m not a hunter — don’t even own a gun aside ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, September 2, 2022 4:58 pm
Mower County
Austin woman charged with murder in March overdose case
An Austin woman is in custody at the Mower County Jail after being charged with murder in connection to an overdose death of an Austin ...
by Eric Johnson, Thursday, September 1, 2022 2:10 pm
Education
Bats force relocation of students from CLC
Austin Public Schools on Wednesday announced the need to move classes away from the Community Learning Center to other buildings in the district due to ...
by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 6:53 pm
Education
Smooth Start to School
APS sees positive vibes, smoother busing to begin new year There was a party atmosphere Monday morning one the east lawn of Austin High ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, August 30, 2022 6:34 pm
Education
Photos: Celebrating back to school
Austin High School made it a celebration Monday as students welcomed back to school.
by Eric Johnson, Monday, August 29, 2022 9:56 am
Mower County
Photos: Austin ArtWorks Festival celebrates 11th year
by Eric Johnson, Monday, August 29, 2022 9:51 am
News Main
On the edge of tomorrow: In its 50th year, KSMQ nears moving into its new building
KSMQ is inching closer to one of its biggest milestones in its 50-year history. The signs are everywhere when stepping into the new downtown location. ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, August 26, 2022 7:43 pm
Austin Living
Backyard Paradise: The Hull family has turned their land into their own nature center
It’s not very often that one can step outside their home in Austin and immediately feel a sense of country and yet, the Hull family ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, August 23, 2022 4:54 pm
News
Adventures in reading: Austin Public Library welcomes new Youth Services librarian
She may have taken the scenic route, but Salie Olson still made it to Austin. Olson is the Austin Public Library’s new Children’s Services Librarian, ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, August 23, 2022 4:52 pm
News Main
Something for everyone: Austin ArtWorks Festival just as strong now as it was in the beginning
By all accounts, it’s going to be hard to top the 10th annual Austin ArtWorks Festival, but that doesn’t mean that the organizers behind the ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, August 23, 2022 4:50 pm
SportsPlus
January 22 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
In a Wednesday NHL slate that includes a lot of competitive matchups, the Winnipeg Jets versus the Colorado…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Wednesday, January 22
Wednesday’s college basketball schedule includes top teams in play. Among the 10 games our computer model likes, in…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Wednesday, January 22
Top-25 teams will be in action across five games on Wednesday’s college basketball slate. That includes the Texas…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Wednesday, January 22
The Texas A&M Aggies versus the Ole Miss Rebels is one of five games on the college basketball…
How to Watch the NBA Today, January 22
The NBA’s nine-game menu today is sure to please. The contests include the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Houston…