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Jason Schoonover

Album sales now a poor judge of success

It’s time to face the music — especially how it’s being sold and gauged. Just before Minnesota native and pop music icon Prince announced Beck’s ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, February 15, 2015 7:01 am

Go Set a Watchmen

Lee’s ‘Watchmen’ unlikely to change legacies

For hours after I learned Harper Lee — author of the classic “To Kill a Mockingbird” — is publishing a second book, I struggled with ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, February 8, 2015 7:01 am

Andrew Galuska

Organist Andrew Galuska will haunt a showing of the 1925 version of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’

Our Saviors Lutheran Church and an area organist are about to strike a chord of film history. Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, February 2, 2015 6:01 am

Austin Concierge

An awesome welcome; Group continues introducing new residents to town

About 32 of Austin’s newest residents gathered in the Bear’s Den Wednesday to watch the Austin Bruins play the Minnesota Wilderness. Though the Bruins lost ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, February 1, 2015 11:01 am

John Oliver

‘Last Week Tonight’ more than fake news

I can’t wait for Feb. 8. That’s because its the day my favorite TV show finally returns to the air for its second season: John ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Saturday, January 31, 2015 5:54 pm

austin area foundation

Austin Area Foundation gives record $19K

In its first year with an executive director, the Austin Area Foundation divvied out a record $19,000 to local nonprofits. The foundation announced Friday that ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, January 25, 2015 3:01 pm

Jason Schoonover

Listen in: Devices can help motivate fitness goals

“It’s addicting — but a good kind of addicting.” That’s how a friend described his Fitbit to me before talking me into buying one. While ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Saturday, January 24, 2015 6:28 pm

News

HHH wedding showcase to give couples a test run

Area couples are about to get a chance to sample the food, hear the music and see the formal attire for their big day. Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, January 23, 2015 10:21 am

News

Lyle Area Cancer celebrates a year of milestones

Fundraiser raises record $215K as several events have best-ever years Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, January 19, 2015 10:30 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

Road funding sits heavily on local minds

Mower County officials aren’t sure what the answer is, but they know road funding is on the public’s mind. “The roads and bridges are our ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, January 13, 2015 10:16 am

Lyle Area Cancer Auction

A $2 million footprint; Lyle Area Cancer to celebrate milestone

Lyle Area Cancer is about to celebrate a milestone: $2 million raised to fight cancer. “That is one huge milestone,” co-chair Larry Ricke said. But on Wednesday ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, January 11, 2015 7:01 am

Jason Schoonover

Hoping for a reliable 2015 in movies

For the first time in several years, I have big expectations for 2015 movies. I can sum up the reason in two words: Star Wars. ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Saturday, January 10, 2015 5:17 pm

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

EDF working on 50-MW wind farm

The 100-megawatt Pleasant Valley Wind Farm isn’t the only wind farm project in the works in Mower County. The county board unanimously approved a permit ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, January 7, 2015 10:09 am

RSS General

Austin schools delayed 2 hours Wednesday, cold to persist through weekend

Austin saw 2.5 inches of snow; heaviest hit Des Moines area Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, January 6, 2015 11:13 am

Jason Schoonover

The noteworthy albums of 2014

The year that was 2014 proved another great one for music. Several artists released noteworthy albums — far too many to mention — but here are ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Saturday, January 3, 2015 8:16 pm

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