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Local Government

Council OKs plan to ‘Grow Austin’

The Austin City Council is behind a plan to make Austin standout when it comes to attracting businesses and helping existing business grow. In Monday’s ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 10:39 am

News

A meal to support wet bugs lessons

Ikes plan annual meal to support Ellis and nature center program Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 4:35 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Items stolen in 4 weekend incidents

A string of robberies and burglaries were reported over the Labor Day weekend in Austin. Here’s a rundown of what happened, according to Austin Police ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 10:27 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

1 dies, 1 seriously injured in Hwy. 63 crash

One Stewartville resident died and another was seriously injured after a motorcycle and van collided in eastern Mower County Sunday. According to the Minnesota State ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 9:21 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

A walk with Larry; Dolphin is leaving the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center better than he found it

On a sunny day in late July, Larry Dolphin crouches down and walks in the center of a canoe on the shore of the Jay ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, September 5, 2016 12:00 pm

Local Government

Council to discuss incentives, Welcome Week

The Austin City Council has a busy night ahead on Tuesday. The council will meet for its regularly schedule meeting in the council chambers of ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, September 5, 2016 10:01 am

Local Government

Council, county board set for housing abatement hearings

The first Austin Housing Initiative request could be fully approved by the end of Tuesday. After the Austin Public Schools Board voted unanimously on Aug. ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, September 5, 2016 9:01 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man takes plea agreement for 2015 high-speed chase

The man who led law enforcement on a 30-mile high-speed chase on Sept. 18, 2015, reached a plea agreement in Mower County District Court Friday. ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, September 4, 2016 1:01 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man receives stayed sentence after being convicted for chase

A man convicted of leading Mower County Sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase May 10 was sentenced to a stayed prison term of about 2 ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, September 4, 2016 8:20 am

Blogs

Arts pull us away from the everyday

I’ll be honest: I enjoy interviewing artists. I mean, where else are you going to come up with a gem of a quote like this? ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, September 4, 2016 7:31 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Adjusting for the need; EpiPen users struggle to adjust for inflated prices

Heather Ruzek’s EpiPens are nearing their expiration, but she’s trying to stall before she buys a new two-pack after her price skyrocketed from about $100 ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, September 2, 2016 10:23 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Check forgery cases may have sparked drug bust

A Tuesday drug arrest may have come because the suspects’ roommate was previously arrested in a series of check forgeries and financial fraud cases. Amanda ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, September 2, 2016 10:20 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Woman accused of fraud, check forgery, drugs pleads not guilty

A 34-year-old Austin woman accused of financial fraud, check forgery and drug possession in three separate cases after a Steve’s Pizza order led police to ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, September 2, 2016 10:19 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man who allegedly fled police facing more charges

A 26-year-old Rochester man who pleaded not guilty to nearly backing into a squad car and then fleeing police in mid-August now faces additional charges. ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, September 2, 2016 10:15 am

News

Lessons through stories; Green Card Voices aims to share stories, spark discussion

Austin residents have the chance to get out and learn about the modern immigrant experience. The community is hosting 21 life-size posters at various spots ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, September 1, 2016 10:33 am

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