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Crime, Courts & Emergencies

GM couple charged with felonies for allegedly receiving $9K in SNAP overpayments

A Grand Meadow couple faces felony charges on accusations they received $9,273 in overpayments in SNAP benefits. Todd Marcus Wright, 33, and Samantha Jo Wright, ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, November 23, 2016 10:17 am

Local Government

Anderson: Council must promote inclusion

The Austin City Council could take steps to ensure Austin doesn’t follow other communities around the country reporting racist incidents in the wake of Donald ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 10:07 am

Local Government

Projects down the road

The Austin City Council is looking ahead to 2017 road projects. The council approved a feasibility report on several projects, which is traditionally an early ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 10:03 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

20-year-old charged for sex crimes on passed out female pleads not guilty

A 20-year-old accused of engaging in sexual acts with a highly intoxicated female at a party this spring pleaded not guilty in Mower County District ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 10:03 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man charged with sexually assaulting girl for several years

A 30-year-old Austin man is facing charges for allegedly sexual assaulting a now 14-year-old female over several years. Dontavious Omar Green of Austin has been ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 10:02 am

Business

Hormel to sell Farmer John, Saag’s Specialty Meats, farm operations for $145M

Hormel Foods Corp. has reached a deal to sell Clougherty Packing, LLC, parent company of Farmer John and Saag’s Specialty Meats, along with PFFJ, LLC ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, November 21, 2016 4:35 pm

Business

A seed for the future; DCA, new worker looking to help Hormel Institute commercialize its findings

Austin leaders just planted a seed that could eventually reap a major bounty; however, it may take years, if not decades, to reach the harvest. ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:53 am

Blogs

It’s time to take a step back and listen

The 2016 election is over. After a tumultuous campaign season that saw Donald Trump elected the 45th president of the United States, I’ve seen many ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, November 13, 2016 7:01 am

Local Government

Absentee ballots jump, overall turnout down slightly

While absentee voting increased sharply, overall voter turnout Tuesday decreased slightly from the 2012 and 2008 presidential elections in Mower County. According to the Mower ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, November 10, 2016 10:24 am

News

Helle, Fischer win council seats

New blood is coming to the Austin City Council. Challengers Laura Helle, 40, and Paul Fischer, 50, unseated incumbents Michael Jordal and Jeremy Carolan in ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, November 9, 2016 10:32 am

News

Commissioners eye transportation in next terms; Incumbents Gabrielson, Glynn get 4 more years on county board

Incumbents Tim Gabrielson, 67, and Polly Glynn, 69, will serve four more years on the Mower County Board of Commissioners, and they expect transportation funding ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, November 9, 2016 10:30 am

RSS General

Incumbents Walz, Poppe, Sparks keep seats

It wasn’t easy, but three DFL incumbents kept their seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Minnesota House of Representatives and the state Senate. ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, November 9, 2016 4:45 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

2 cited for stealing Trump-Pence signs

Two people were cited for stealing Donald Trump-Mike Pence signs as Election Day dawned. Jose Aut Alejo Phomsoukha, 18, and a 17-year-old female were caught ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 11:25 am

Business

City Council approves food truck request

The food trucks are coming — at least a few of them. The Austin City Council unanimously voted Monday to allow a few food trucks ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 10:28 am

Housing trends

2 more housing abatements get the OK

The Austin City Council approved two more housing abatements through the Austin Housing Initiative Monday. Patrick and Angela Harty received a five-year tax abatement under ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 10:27 am

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