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Business

County aiming to spread broadband to most of Mower

Federal and state funds will be used to expand access to high speed internet in underserved areas of Mower   While it’s getting better, there ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 5:00 pm

Albert Lea

Gavel for the Community

Natalie Martinez has strong feelings of community involvement and it’s something she will be able to take with her to the bench. Martinez, a lawyer ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 26, 2022 7:14 pm

Local Government

Responders recognized for their work during the Taopi tornado

Two given Life Saving Awards for rescue of couple from their home It’s been just over three months since the EF2 tornado that struck Taopi ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 26, 2022 6:49 pm

Education

MSU, RCC partnership opens pipeline to BSN degree

Officials from Riverland Community College and Minnesota State University-Mankato on Monday signed a new collaborative agreement that will streamline a process for nursing students to ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, July 25, 2022 5:12 pm

Health

In the face of the opioid crisis, Mayo program seeks to limit prescriptions

In 2017, Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency in the face of an opioid crisis that had gripped and continues to grip ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 22, 2022 7:16 pm

Education

Lunch programs help families, school

With another school year getting ever closer, Austin Public Schools is pushing for those families who haven’t signed up for free and reduced lunches to ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 22, 2022 6:56 pm

Mower County

Ronald Kelly joins the race for Ward 3

A retired minister and community volunteer has cast his name into the Ward 3 Austin City Council race. Ronald Kelly, running on the platform of ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 22, 2022 6:39 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Logan Cox gets prison for escaping custody

An Austin man convicted of escaping from custody, a felony, has been sentenced to prison. Logan Carlyle Cox, 26, was handed a prison sentence of ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 22, 2022 6:00 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Mims enters not guilty pleas string of robberies

An Austin man charged with a total of eight felony charges has entered pleas of not guilty in Mower County District Court on Thursday. Adrick ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 22, 2022 8:36 am

Mower County

Skaters, Parks and Rec hoping for collaboration to updating skate park

In a meeting Wednesday night with members of the skater community, new Austin Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director Dave Merrill is hoping that a joint ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, July 21, 2022 6:08 pm

Mower County

Open to the public: New canoe-kayak access unveiled on Turtle Creek

Outdoor enthusiasts have one more access to Austin’s waterways. Officials on Tuesday afternoon unveiled a new access to the Turtle Creek for kayakers and canoers, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 7:21 pm

Brownsdale

Civil War soldier’s grave dedicated

Beneath the sound of a 21-gun salute and Taps, the grave of Civil War Union veteran Corporal Waldo Lamb was dedicated Sunday afternoon at Greenwood ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 7:11 pm

Local Government

Council gets clearer look at plant price tag

Domestic funding includes at least a 20-year loan, monthly price hikes The numbers on Austin’s Wastewater Treatment Plant came a little more into focus Monday ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 6:57 pm

Mower County

Roadeo highlights transit industry

Over 30 participants came to Austin this past weekend for the 35th annual Minnesota State Bus Roadeo, which took place at Riverland Community College. According ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, July 18, 2022 5:59 pm

Brownsdale

History of a Soldier: Sunday ceremony to be held for Civil War veteran

On Wednesday afternoon, Don Peterson was walking through the grave markers of Greenwood Cemetery south of Brownsdale. He stopped every so often to study one ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 15, 2022 6:47 pm

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