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Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Storm destroys barn in Racine

A strong line of thunderstorms destroyed a barn in rural Racine and knocked down tree branches in Austin Thursday night. According to Mower County Chief ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, August 19, 2016 9:42 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Ford Escape reported stolen

A resident reported a red 2008 Ford Escape was stolen from the 900 block of Eighth Avenue Northwest in Austin Thursday morning. The victim reported ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, August 19, 2016 9:42 am

Business

King Buffet evicted, owes more than $55K in unpaid rent and fees

According to civil court records, King Buffet restaurant owner Chang Liang Chen of Mason City, Iowa, owes $55,227 in unpaid rent along with attorney fees ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, August 18, 2016 10:50 am

Business

Hormel reports record $195.7M 3Q earnings

Just a few weeks after celebrating its 125th anniversary with a community celebration and concert by The Band Perry, Hormel Foods Corp. is celebrating a ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, August 18, 2016 8:56 am

Business

Bringing it all together; Bid approved to remodel City Hall into central facility

The city of Austin is primed to remodel City Hall, 500 Fourth Ave. NE, to bring most of its offices under one roof and help ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, August 17, 2016 10:38 am

Education

Dube wants to make for a positive experience for kids; ’97 AHS grad files for school board

After several years of consideration, Carolyn Dube finally decided to throw her name in the mix for one of the three open seats on the ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, August 17, 2016 10:32 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

New signs to direct Austin visitors; Installation will begin this year

Austin Public Works Director Steven Lang updated the Austin City Council during a work session Monday about the 18 new wayfinding signs set to start ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, August 17, 2016 10:28 am

Business

Expanding an arts need; Knoebel stepping down as the AACA executive director

When Jennie Knoebel started in 2011 as the Austin Area Commission for the Arts first full-time employee and first executive director, the group oversaw the ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, August 16, 2016 11:11 am

Local Government

Council talks early 9 pct. 2017 levy hike; Hike would mean tax increase for homeowners

The city of Austin is in the early stages of discussing a 9 percent levy increase for its 2017 budget, which could mean an additional ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, August 16, 2016 11:06 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Sheriff warns of IRS scam making rounds

Mower County Sheriff Terese Amazi was at home about a year ago when she received a phone call warning her the sheriff was going to ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, August 15, 2016 10:31 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

2 charged for drugs following traffic stop

Two Olmsted County residents were charged in Mower County court Friday after a traffic stop uncovered more than 47 grams of three different drugs, prescription ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, August 14, 2016 7:05 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man charged with stealing from girlfriend’s workplace

A 29-year-old Austin man faces two felony charges after allegedly stealing from his girlfriend’s workplace to buy heroin. Michael Beauseigneur pleaded not guilty Thursday in ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, August 12, 2016 10:32 am

Local Government

Less than 6 pct. of county voters cast ballots; State sees about 7 pct.

Mower County Commissioner Tim Gabrielson walked around the Mower County Fair on Tuesday on its first night wearing a red “I voted” sticker and was ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, August 11, 2016 10:55 am

Local Government

Half-cent hike gets the nod; Won’t take affect until 2018

The county board is sending a message to the Minnesota Legislature that it needs to compromise and fund infrastructure projects. After months of discussion, the ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 10:49 am

Local Government

Gabrielson, Williams move on in Mower County District 1

Incumbent Commissioner Tim Gabrielson and challenger James Williams will square off in the Nov. 8 General Election for the District 1 seat on the Mower ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, August 9, 2016 10:35 pm

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