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Crime, Courts & Emergencies

2 facing charges after drug arrests

Two people face drug charges after being arrested last Wednesday during an alleged drug deal. Rocky Don Phathaem, 29, was charged in Mower County District ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Saturday, April 8, 2017 7:01 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man pleads not guilty to drug charges

A 45-year-old Austin man accused of selling drugs to a confidential informant three times near an Austin school has pleaded not guilty to six felony ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, April 7, 2017 10:05 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

1 charged after Wal-Mart scam

One of four men believed to be involved in a Wal-Mart scam that netted $5,000 worth of prepaid debit cards has been charged. Tyler Lamar ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, April 6, 2017 10:21 am

Education

Photos: A lesson in government

100-plus students visit Mower County offices Tuesday Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 10:00 am

Business

Austin ordinance to follow state sales

The city of Austin will officially have the same Sunday liquor sales as the state. The Austin City Council voted 5-0 — with council members ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, April 4, 2017 10:26 am

Local Government

City taking steps to update 2013 housing study

The city of Austin is getting updated information as it continues looking for ways to meet one of its biggest economic development challenges: housing. The ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, April 4, 2017 10:23 am

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Baseball — a geek’s sports love

Working out at the Austin YMCA last week, I turned on MLB Network to hear baseball journalist Tom Verducci talking about the Chicago Cubs historic ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, April 2, 2017 10:01 am

Spring Home & Garden

Take it to the lawn; Variety of yard games available to help enjoy the warmest months

With people set to warm up the grills and clean off the decks and patios after another long winter, many are turning to a growing ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, March 31, 2017 6:49 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man takes plea agreement in sex assault case

A 31-year-old Austin man has reached a plea agreement to charges he sexually assaulted a teen girl. Dontavious Omar Green of Austin pleaded guilty Monday ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 10:37 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man arrested for drug sales pleads not guilty

A man facing drug charges after a teen’s arrest earlier this month has pleaded not guilty to drug charges. Gumdel Nygare Gilo, 19, pleaded not ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, March 27, 2017 10:25 am

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Thinning focus, and hair, at 30

I groaned to my girlfriend after we drove by hordes of St. Patrick’s Day patrons last weekend, and I commented on how crowds and potential ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, March 26, 2017 7:01 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man pleads guilty to 2016 gas station robberies

A 22-year-old has pleaded guilty to robbing two gas stations last August. Brandon Lee Dudley of Austin reached a plea agreement in Mower County District ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Saturday, March 25, 2017 12:39 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man accused of helping another in standoff will serve probation

A Waseca man who tried helping a man during an 11-hour armed standoff with police last December will serve probation. David Michael Huff, 36, was ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Saturday, March 25, 2017 12:37 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Hardy sentenced to 34 months in prison for drug sales

One of three people arrested in a Nov. 23 drug bust that uncovered 144.27 grams of methamphetamine and 225 grams of marijuana is heading to ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, March 24, 2017 10:43 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man arrested, facing charges of drug sales

A 45-year-old Austin man arrested Tuesday for allegedly selling drugs to a confidential informant three different times near an Austin school is facing six felonies. ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, March 24, 2017 10:21 am

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