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Local Government

City to turn to community for sidewalk input

The city of Austin will look to the public for help on how it should bring its sidewalk intersections into compliance with the American Disabilities ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, January 19, 2017 10:10 am

Local Government

Building donation a go; Council OKs giving AACA office space, but Jeff Austin questions site donation

After the Austin City Council passed a motion to donate the Parks and Rec office space to the Austin Area Commission for the Arts to ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, January 18, 2017 10:51 am

RSS General

Most area schools closed or delayed

With icy conditions from ice this afternoon and evening, the following schools are closed or delayed Tuesday: —Austin: closed —Pacelli: closed —Blooming Prairie: 2 hours ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, January 16, 2017 9:14 pm

Lyle Area Cancer

Lyle Area Cancer Auction raises $215,500, bringing the 38-year total to over $2.6M

Lyle Area Cancer had some familiar words to describe the 2016-17 run of fundraising events: awesome, amazing and unbelievable. Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, January 16, 2017 10:29 am

Education

Science Saturday; Program opens children up to the scientific method

Three-year-old Micah Vortherms, with help from his dad, Greg, scooped up as many marbles as he could Saturday at Austin Public Library. For the experiment, ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, January 16, 2017 10:26 am

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Delve into the pages of a story this winter

A few months ago, I asked my 5-year-old niece a simple question about “Harry Potter,” and she went on to eagerly tell me about the ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, January 16, 2017 6:40 am

Lyle

Lyle Area Cancer Auction getting behind Dave Yerhart, a long-time volunteer of the fundraising event

The Lyle Area Cancer Auction is usually loud and bustling, with people chatting, auctioneers taking bids and volunteers yelling out when people bid, but the ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, January 15, 2017 7:01 am

News

Ice then a 50 degree warm-up?: January thaw expected after icy start to the week

Austin and much of Minnesota are about to see a big weather swing. First, the area will see a mixed bag of wintry precipitation on ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:01 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Woman pleads not guilty to drug charges; Initial arrest came from DWI stop

A woman facing drug charges after she allegedly entered the jail with 11.4 grams of cocaine hidden in her vagina and more than $800 in ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, January 13, 2017 10:17 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man in Apollo III robbery pleads guilty

A 47-year-old Austin man and his wife both pleaded guilty to charges after he robbed the Apollo III convenience store to allegedly pay child support ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, January 13, 2017 10:17 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man from standoff facing 14 more felony counts

A 37-year-old Austin man accused in an 11-hour armed standoff with police on Dec. 10, 2016, in Lyle Township now faces 14 felony counts for ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, January 12, 2017 10:46 am

Paint the Town Pink

‘Tears of Joy’ PTTP focusses on successes as it kicks off 7th year with $300K goal

Debbie Retterath had a simple message Tuesday night for anyone battling cancer: You are not alone. “I learned very quickly that I did not fight ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:26 am

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County board backs Root River 1W1P

Mower County has officially put its support behind the Root River One Watershed, One Plan. The Mower County board unanimously approved the Root River Comprehensive ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:24 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Bellrichard jailed again for stalking the same victim from 2013 conviction

Loren Bellrichard, 70, is back in jail for allegedly stalking the same victim he stalked in 2013 when he was sentenced to three years in ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 11:12 am

Education

Green named president for state school boards post

An Austin School Board member is primed to officially take a state leadership role later this week. Kathy Green will take over Friday as the ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 10:40 am

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