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Education

A song for Pope Francis; Austin graduate composes piece for pope’s American visit

When Pope Francis visits Washington, D.C., this month, he’ll hear a musical piece composed by a 1998 Austin High School graduate. Tony Alonso, formerly of ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, September 9, 2015 10:40 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Paving a way to a goal

Mower County veterans are about commemorate reaching a key goal. The Mower County Veterans Memorial Committee and community leaders will celebrate surpassing their goal of ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, September 9, 2015 10:32 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Stitching up a cure; Quilt for a Cure returns to raise money for Lyle Area Cancer

An upcoming Lyle Area Cancer event is looking to sew and quilt its way to a cancer cure. Quilt for a Cure will hold its ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, September 9, 2015 10:11 am

Business

New Hardees opens doors to Austin

Hardees opened at 1406 Fourth St. NW at 5:30 this morning. Then surrounded by Austin Area Chamber of Commerce and Hardees leaders, Jerry Downing cut ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 10:30 am

News

Trail work bumped to next year

Area cyclists will have to wait a little longer to pedal from Rose Creek to Austin on the Shooting Star Trail. Work to extend the ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, September 7, 2015 8:53 am

Blooming Prairie

A Labrador weekend

Dogs show off skills in Blooming Prairie hunt test Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, September 7, 2015 8:05 am

News

A picture perfect welcome: Bike leaders aim for trail station to be a photo op

It’s been a busy couple of months for Austin cycling enthusiasts and now they’re working on a trail welcome station. Vision 2020 Bike/Walk Trail Committee ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, September 7, 2015 8:00 am

Hearth & Home

Opening a door to history; Historical society, Hormel Historic Home offering several programs to bring the past to Austin

With Labor Day and students returning to school unofficially closing out the summer’s busy slate of events, two local organizations are still offering a variety ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, September 7, 2015 7:01 am

movies

‘Force Awakens’ is a clinic on marketing

Last week, I searched online for the latest news about “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” the reboot of the popular “Star Wars” franchise. I found ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, September 6, 2015 7:01 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Rochester attorney helps recapture escaped inmate

Lawyer, deputy chased escapee a few blocks after courtroom dash Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Saturday, September 5, 2015 1:05 pm

Business

Continuing the mission; Rachel’s Hope hires new director

Holly Camerer took over as the Rachel’s Hope director on Tuesday and is looking forward to continuing the center’s mission of helping women who are ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, September 4, 2015 10:25 am

Agriculture

A rural concern; Residents voice questions over road maintenance

After rural residents voiced concerns about road maintenance Tuesday, the county board again brought up a half-cent sales tax as a potential solution to road ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, September 2, 2015 10:18 am

Local Government

County could take steps to recoup assessor funds from townships

The county board could take steps to make Lodi and LeRoy townships pay for appraisal services after Assessor Joy Kanne’s office had to fix errors ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, September 2, 2015 10:17 am

Agriculture

CRWD, SWCD continue steady approach

Manager working on tech upgrade to help track, show progress Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, August 31, 2015 10:13 am

Bev Nordby

‘It’s been a wonderful job’ – Bev Norby retires from CRWD after 28 years

When the Cedar River Watershed District announced its largest grant in its eight year history Wednesday, the woman who has led it since its inception ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, August 30, 2015 12:01 pm

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