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Education

Spreading the word about #Austin schools

When families, students and district leaders attend their first concert of the 2016-17 school year, Austin Public Schools leaders hope they’ll post on social media ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 10:34 am

Local Government

Recycling changes ready to roll out

In about a week, Mower County is primed to boost recycling by accepting plastics Nos. 1-7 and by increasing curbside collections from twice a month ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 10:32 am

Local Government

Board accepts $1.85 million in state bonds for bridge project

The Mower County board is another step closer toward starting one of the biggest bridge replacement projects in recent years. The board unanimously accepted $1.85 ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 10:28 am

News

Austin gets 1-2.5 inches of rain

The latest round of rains dropped anywhere from 1 to 2.5 inches of rain around Austin with the heaviest rains falling to the south. A ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 10:21 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Consoles, games reported stolen

Austin police responded to a report of three gaming systems and several games stolen from a home on the 200 block of First Avenue Southwest ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 10:20 am

Business

Walls are going up; New Hy-Vee store begins taking shape

The walls are officially going up at the new Hy-Vee along 18th Avenue Northeast. Crews will erect precast wall panels over the next few weeks before ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 10:02 am

Education

School board OKs first housing initiative request; City, county must also approve

A new housing initiative is building toward what city, county and Austin Public Schools officials hope is a bright future. The Austin School Board voted ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 10:01 am

Austin ArtWorks Festival

A night of coloring; The Put Some Color in Your Life coloring event packs ArtWorks Center

Bonnie Rietz speaks as people color during the Put Some Color in Your Life adult coloring night in the upstairs of the Austin ArtWorks Center. ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 9:59 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

2 plead not guilty to drug charges

Two Olmsted County residents pleaded not guilty to drug charges in Mower County court Monday after an Aug. 10 traffic stop uncovered more than 47 ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 9:55 am

Austin ArtWorks Festival

Community Sings returning

Austin ArtWorks Festival leaders are again inviting the city of Austin to come together over song. Minnesota Community Sings is returning for a second year ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, August 22, 2016 10:25 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Police ask for tips after repeated graffiti incidents

After repeated graffiti incidents, Austin police are asking for help in finding individuals who have tagged “Freak,” “Litfox” and “Little Fox” on prominent buildings around ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, August 22, 2016 10:24 am

Lyle

Lyle Lions to host dinner, night out

The community of Lyle is coming together Tuesday for dinner and a night out. The Lyle Lions will host a Windsor chop dinner and community ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, August 21, 2016 7:01 am

Austin ArtWorks Festival

Coloring people’s preception on life

When I listened to my voicemail, I could hear the smile in Bonnie Rietz’s voice. Later that day, Herald contributing writer Sarah Lysne was set ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, August 21, 2016 6:44 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Girl allegedly photographs assault, messages for help on Facebook

A 36-year-old Austin man faces felony charges for groping a 12-year-old after the girl photographed the alleged assault with a cell phone and sent Facebook ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, August 19, 2016 9:59 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

3rd suspect in heroin arrests pleads not guilty

The third of three people charged after a July 21 heroin arrest pleaded not guilty in Mower County District Court Thursday. Brianna Leigh Capretz, 22, ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, August 19, 2016 9:43 am

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