austin weather
Austin sees 2-3.7 inches of rain; Turtle Creek in flood warning
According to the National Weather Service, Austin saw 3.7 inches of rain overnight in northeast Austin, 3.35 inches at the Austin Wastewater Treatment Facility and ...
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Local Government
Board OKs $620K in latest trail work; Future work remains to get Shooting Star to Austin
The Shooting Star Trail is another step closer to completion. At its Tuesday meeting, the Mower County board approved a $620,000 bid from Fitzgerald Excavating ...
by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 10:21 am
Mower County
Austin looking at possible water treatment upgrades
With stricter Minnesota Pollution Control Agency wastewater standards on the horizon, Austin officials know they could be facing some costly upgrades at the Austin Wastewater ...
by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, October 23, 2016 7:01 pm
Mower County
Opportunity to help: Jake Vela jumping at a new chance to help Austin
For nearly seven years, Jake Vela has been behind the scenes helping people new to the community, but he’s looking forward to a new opportunity ...
by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, October 23, 2016 11:30 am
Blogs
Share your spooks with the ADH
After the lights at my grandmother’s house went out another time, I asked my mom to take me home. I was around age 6 or ...
by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, October 23, 2016 7:01 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Teen runaway in custody after police recover stolen vehicles
A 15-year-old runaway is in custody after two stolen vehicles were recovered in northwest Austin on Wednesday. The incident started with the two vehicles being ...
by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, October 20, 2016 10:22 am
Local Government
Council adds architectural stain, anti-graffiti coating to bridge project
The Austin City Council is adding anti-graffiti coating and architectural texture and stain to the retaining walls to its portion of the project to replace ...
by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, October 20, 2016 10:21 am
Local Government
Council votes in work session to OK food trucks in two city lots; Formal vote set for next meeting
An Austin family is a step closer to bringing a food truck to Austin. At it’s Monday work session, the Austin City Council unanimously voted ...
by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, October 19, 2016 10:34 am
Women In Business
Community spirit; Sweet Reads owner keeps seeing spirit of written word, community at store
Lisa Deyo is quick to greet customers young and old coming into Sweet Reads. A few minutes after talking to a couple from out of ...
by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, October 19, 2016 5:11 am
Business
Austin OKs extended liquor store hours, votes down added 3.2 sales
Austin liquor stores will soon be able to stay open until 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, but other businesses aren’t going to be allowed to ...
by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, October 18, 2016 10:15 am
News
‘A gift for Austin’ – Council approves rec center 5-2
Austin, we have a rec center. The Austin City Council voted 5-2 Monday with Council members Jeremy Carolan and Michael Jordal voting no to approve ...
by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, October 18, 2016 10:09 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Mower County Deputy who passed away is identified
Brady Muelken, 31, has been identified as the Mower County deputy who passed away Friday.
by Jason Schoonover, Monday, October 17, 2016 10:28 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Witnesses: Gunshots fired after tussle Saturday morning
Two witnesses reported gunshots were fired after a tussle between two groups Saturday morning in northwest Austin. The witnesses told police they were walking a ...
by Jason Schoonover, Monday, October 17, 2016 10:27 am
Lifestyles
Story concert to be held at ArtWorks Center
A group of Austin writers will showcase their work for friends, family and the community on Wednesday night — and they’ll give other area residents ...
by Jason Schoonover, Monday, October 17, 2016 10:25 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Accused serial forger pleads not guilty in latest case
An Austin woman accused in a string of check forgery and financial fraud cases pleaded not guilty to her most recent charge. Meranda Lynn O’Connor, ...
by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, October 16, 2016 8:01 am
SportsPlus
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