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Columnists

The Wide Angle: Boxing with Fate … a better right hand than Mike Tyson

To those of you (counting … ) 35 readers reading this week’s column that are most likely to respond to negative situations with, “there’s a ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 5:29 pm

Mower County

Kindergarten students mark first day in new schools

In a Banfield Elementary School classroom on Monday, teacher Jennifer Noetzel asked a student her name and then put some paint on her hand so ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, August 26, 2024 7:07 pm

Mower County

Photo Gallery: Weekend with the arts

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by Eric Johnson, Monday, August 26, 2024 9:59 am

Mower County

Excessive heat warning kicking in early Monday afternoon

The heat from this weekend will carry over to Monday prompting the National Weather Service to issue an excessive heat warning, which will go into ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Sunday, August 25, 2024 8:09 pm

Mower County

Taking a step back: After 35 years, Farmer John and Jan Ulland handing over the vines of the Pumpkin Patch

This spring, John and Jan Ulland were taking part in the 100 Mile Garage Sale along the Mississippi River when they stopped in Prescott, Wisconsin. ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, August 24, 2024 7:00 am

Mower County

EMT program off to strong start in first year

Eight trainees make up the first cohort of those accepted into the EMT-in-Training Program As Minnesota searches for answers to the current EMT shortage, a ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, August 23, 2024 5:48 pm

Agriculture

FAARM listening session opens bridge between project and surrounding communities

In a packed Ruby Rupner Auditorium at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Thursday night, a listening session was held for the University of Minnesota’s ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:50 pm

Mower County

Photos: Celebrating 10 years of art downtown

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by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 5:58 pm

Columnists

The Wide Angle: Journey starts in South Dakota

I was at home Saturday night, waiting for — if I do say so myself — some amazing ribs to finish up on the grill, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 5:24 pm

Local Government

Council approaches work on 13.85% tax levy increase

The Austin City Council Monday night took the first steps toward the 2025 tax levy and budget with mixed views of how to proceed into ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 1:18 pm

Mower County

Detour plan for Fourth Street NW bridge moved forward out of council work session

The Austin City Council on Monday night agreed to move forward out of its work session a plan for an upcoming detour resulting from the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, August 19, 2024 8:27 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man charged for allegedly using a tool to strike woman

A Minnesota man is being held in Mower County Jail and has been charged with three counts in connection to an altercation Sunday, during which ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, August 19, 2024 3:35 pm

Agriculture

FAARM vision comes more into focus

The University of Minnesota’s vision of its proposed Future of Advanced Agriculture Research in Minnesota (FAARM) is becoming a little more refined for a facility ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, August 16, 2024 5:58 pm

Mower County

ArtWorks Center to celebrate 10 years on Wednesday

We’re a little over a week away from this year’s 13th annual Austin ArtWorks Festival, but before we get there, there’s an important celebration just ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, August 15, 2024 7:00 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man gets probation for using baseball bat in assault

An Austin man charged in May of 2023 for using a baseball bat in an assault and threatening others with a knife has received probation ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, August 15, 2024 5:58 pm

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