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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

Mower County

Suspect in domestic assault cases gets prison

A Rochester man has been sentenced to prison on a pair of domestic assault cases Thursday in Mower County District Court. Jeremy Michael Avelsgard, 34, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 15, 2022 6:31 pm

Mower County

Austin man with history of DWI, car theft sentenced to prison

An Austin man convicted of felony DWI was sentenced to prison Thursday in Mower County District Court. Jordan Lee Hernandez Cox, 31, received just over ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 15, 2022 6:29 pm

Columnists

The Wide Angle: I really don’t know what I’m doing

Admittedly, it’s been quite some time since I’ve regularly put the proverbial pen to paper — for a variety of reasons, that when scanned with ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 15, 2022 6:05 pm

Mower County

Nearly $73K donated to Alzheimer’s Association by Sterling, Astrup Family Foundation

The results are in and there is a lot to be happy about. Thursday afternoon, Sterling Pharmacy and the Astrup Family Foundation presented the Alzheimer’s ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, July 14, 2022 4:54 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Convicted former bank teller charged in second case

A former bank teller with a prior conviction for felony theft has been charged with four more felony counts in a separate case at the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, July 14, 2022 10:56 am

Business

Thrifty Goals: Second Act opens for Matchbox Children’s Theatre

The last couple of years have been a lot for the Matchbox Children’s Theatre. An organization that relies heavily on grants and public support, took ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 12, 2022 6:38 pm

Business

New tradition: Four Daughters hosts grand opening for new distillery

The Traditionalist. That’s the newly revealed name of the bourbon being distilled at the new distillery at Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery. The winery held ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 12, 2022 6:26 pm

Agriculture

Officials urge safety after recent farming accident

Earlier this month, a rural Mower County farmer near Dexter was rescued from a grain bin and while the unidentified man came out of the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 12, 2022 6:11 pm

Education

APS sets Truth in Taxation meeting

In a short-lived meeting Monday night, the Austin Public Schools Board approved the date of the district’s Truth in Taxation Meeting. The board set the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 12, 2022 6:01 pm

Mower County

Austin Living: Spinning a Yarn

Wool spinning group keeps ancient art alive in Lyle   There was history being spun on a quiet April Saturday in Lyle. Gathered in a ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 8, 2022 8:09 pm

Mower County

Nelsen running for fifth term as county attorney

Team continued work through difficult two years When the time came to decide to run again for Mower County Attorney, Kristen Nelsen didn’t hesitate. “I ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 8, 2022 7:53 pm

Mower County

Photos: And now, the Second Act

Second Act, a thrift store located at 3301 West Oakland Avenue, opened for business Friday morning. Proceeds from the store goes to support the Matchbox ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 8, 2022 7:34 pm

Local Government

Baker appointed to fill First Ward seat

The Austin City Council has appointed Geoff Baker to round out the remainder of Oballa Oballa’s first term on the City Council where he represented ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 8, 2022 11:21 am

Mower County

Inflationary costs push Wastewater Treatment Plant project higher

New estimated cost sits at $94M, up from $76M estimated last July   City Council members are gradually getting a better understanding as to how ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, July 7, 2022 5:00 pm

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