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Agriculture

County backs proposal to align water plans

The Mower County board is supporting a plan to bring together several county and watershed district plans to improve the Cedar River. Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, May 9, 2016 11:01 am

Jason Schoonover

Observations from running a 10K

Last Saturday, I completed my first 10K run; in fact, it was the first racing/running event I’ve ever completed by choice. My brother-in-law and I ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, May 8, 2016 7:01 am

News

Poppe hosting Legislative updates in Austin, LeRoy on Friday

District 27B Rep. Jeanne Poppe, DFL–Austin, will hold two community meetings on Friday to provide constituents with updates from the state Capitol. The first meeting ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, May 5, 2016 12:30 pm

Local Government

Locals wait for state action on roads

When it comes to solutions to Mower County road needs, most eyes remain fixed on the state, even if optimism isn’t high. Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, May 5, 2016 10:29 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

County to take more time crafting waste ordinance

The Mower County board officially has another year to finish crafting a new ordinance to guide solid waste requests, but board members are hoping it ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 11:08 am

Business

Used book sale returning to Austin Public Library

More than 14,000 books are about to go on sale at the library. The Spring Used Book Sale returns to the large meeting room of ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 11:02 am

Business

AACA announces bands for festival

The Austin Area Commission for the Arts announced Twin Cities bands Malamanya and Sonny Knight & The Lakers will headline the 2016 Dick Schindler Celebration ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 10:24 am

Education

Videos, iPads, Skype boost learning for young students

Last spring, Woodson Kindergarten Center debuted a series of videos to help the youngest Austin Public School students transition into their time in school. Now, ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, May 2, 2016 7:01 am

News

Suspect charged with 3 felonies after Hayfield chase

The man arrested after a brief chase in Hayfield was charged with three felonies Friday in Dodge County. Larry Wenthold, 37, of Stewartville was charged ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, April 29, 2016 4:23 pm

News

A dream come true; Allen Eskens speaks at Page Turners event

Allen Eskens visited the Austin Public Library Thursday to talk about his debut novel, “The Life We Bury,” and to cap off the 15th annual ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, April 29, 2016 10:23 am

Local Government

Schminke announces 2nd run for Poppe’s House seat

Dennis Schminke held and then watched one of his reasons for seeking state office — his grandson — toddle around Piggy Blue BBQ Thursday afternoon. Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, April 29, 2016 10:18 am

Business

Tour de Meat; 2nd Spamerican Tour aims to thank veterans, fans

Spam is back on the road to salute current and former military members and thank its fans. The Spamerican Tour kicked off its second year ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, April 27, 2016 10:36 am

Albert Lea

Districts to pay $4M for Corcoron Center purchase, remodel

Austin, Albert Lea splitting the costs Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, April 27, 2016 10:30 am

Education

Board may keep discussing calendar options

Austin Public Schools isn’t done discussing options for an alternate school calendar. Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 10:09 am

Education

District opts out of primaries; all candidates on ballot

Austin Public Schools is opting out of primary elections for the foreseeable future. Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 10:08 am

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