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The Wide Angle: Taopi will still stand

Unless you have lived through the immediate impact of a tornado, it’s hard to truly understand what the people of Taopi are probably coming to ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, April 15, 2022 7:17 pm

Mower County

Taopi Tornado: ‘We’re just so grateful’

TAOPI — Just days after an EF2 tornado tore through Taopi Tuesday night, the town already has taken major strides to try and reach some ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, April 15, 2022 3:51 pm

Adams

Update: ‘It was roaring’

TAOPI — Taopi residents continued picking up the pieces of their homes Friday after a line of storms producing several tornadoes plowed through the tiny ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, April 15, 2022 2:45 pm

News

Sheriff: 10 homes lost in Tuesday tornado strike

Another four damaged   A wider picture of the damage leveled on Taopi from Tuesday night’s EF2 tornado is starting to become a little clearer ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, April 14, 2022 9:14 am

Mower County

Part of a community

Justin Hanson stepping down from SWCD after nearly 20 years with the organization In 2003, Justin Hanson was at a conference and listening to a ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 8:07 pm

Mower County

Upcoming trout stocking looking good for season

For a third year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will stock Wolf Creek, which runs through Todd Park. As in the previous two stockings, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 7:58 pm

Local Government

Commissioners agree to proposed redistricting plan

The Mower County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, finalized their redistricting plan for the county. Primarily, any changes to the current districting map take place ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 7:43 pm

Education

AHS School Board adopts strategic roadmap

The Austin Schools Board on Monday night adopted the district’s strategic roadmap, which will effectively guide the district through the next three years. The board ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 7:39 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

BREAKING: No charges for officer in fatal December shooting

Austin Police Officer Zachary Gast will not be facing charges in the fatal December 2021 shooting of Kokou Christopher Fiafonou at the Kwik Trip on ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 3:40 pm

Business

‘It’s a statewide problem’

Cedar Valley Services’ return to normal hampered by staffing issues   There are plenty of voices vying for Minnesota’s $9.3 billion surplus and Cedar Valley ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, April 8, 2022 6:41 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

3rd arrested in connection to October homicide enters pleas in case

The third person arrested in the homicide case of an elderly Austin man last October has entered pleas. Tyrone James Williams, 21, pleaded not guilty ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, April 8, 2022 6:32 pm

Mower County

Westminster Easter event returns with changes

After two years of either having no event or an altered event, Westminster Presbyterian Church is back to celebrating its full family extravaganza. Or should ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, April 8, 2022 6:30 pm

Mower County

Well-sealing program still available in city, county

Program part of why state awarded Austin Utilities for work in keeping water clean   Last week, it was announced that Austin Utilities had been ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 7:06 pm

Local Government

Affordable housing option proposed near downtown Austin

Apartments would be located east of the Post Office More affordable housing proposed near downtown is taking its first steps. Detailed by Austin Housing and ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 7:01 pm

Mower County

County floats options for redistricting

During a public hearing on Tuesday afternoon, Mower County Board of Commissioners heard about plans for its upcoming redistricting. The redistricting comes after the City ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 6:53 pm

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