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Atticus Ross

Reznor, Ross is a dark success

David Fincher’s film “Gone Girl,” based on the Gillian Flynn novel, has garnered much buzz lately but not just for the movie or book. The ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Saturday, November 8, 2014 5:19 pm

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

LeRoy looks for help with icy roads

The city of LeRoy is looking for ways to make it more appealing for people to commute between their community and Rochester in wake of ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, November 7, 2014 5:07 am

Business

Public support unlikely to save Austin’s Target

Efforts to save Austin’s closing Target store are too late, according to company officials. The Minneapolis-based chain announced Tuesday that it will close Austin and ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, November 6, 2014 10:30 am

Business

Stars sip Four Daughters drinks at CMA after party

Some of country music’s biggest stars sipped on southern Minnesota cider and wines last night and this morning following the 47th Country Music Association Awards ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, November 6, 2014 10:20 am

Election

Plenty of choices in the county races

When Mower County residents go to the polls on Nov. 4, they’ll find only a few races to vote for when it comes to county ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, November 2, 2014 7:54 am

listen in

Yusef combines a little new and a little old

It may not be flashy, but the latest Yusef album shines with subtle grace and consistency. Yusef Islam, the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens, ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Saturday, October 25, 2014 5:15 pm

Business

Business to help seniors stay in homes

A longtime Austin businessman and his wife are opening a new business to help area senior citizens stay in their home longer. Dick McIntosh recently sold ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, October 24, 2014 10:07 am

Business

Drink slingers; The HHH held its third annual bartenders competition

Editor’s note: Jason Schoonover judged the third annual Best Bartender’s competition at the Hormel Historic Home Wednesday night, giving him a unique perspective to tell ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, October 23, 2014 11:01 am

Business

Help needed at food shelf; Salvation Army still serving high number of families

When the Salvation Army Food Shelf served about 450 families in June, case manager Lori Espe thought it was a one-month spike. Need at the ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, October 20, 2014 10:22 am

accidents

‘It’s just very preventable’

For former attorney, stories may be key to preventing ripple effect of traffic hazards Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Monday, October 20, 2014 6:59 am

Jason Schoonover

Playlist: Fall into works of classic jazz sideman

As I walked out of the Austin Public Library’s used book sale recently, I set my books down on a table by the music books ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Saturday, October 18, 2014 5:25 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

County debuts official online scanner feed; VHF scanners to go dark within next year

The ways people listen to police scanners in Mower County is about to change. The county’s scanner traffic has officially hit the Internet, but current ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, October 17, 2014 10:54 am

Education

27B candidates differ on state’s direction

Schminke looking to restore balance to St. Paul; Poppe: Investing in people is right decision Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, October 16, 2014 10:30 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Jail sees uptick in population in recent months; County unlikely to hire additional jailers soon

Mower County’s jail population has ticked up in recent months, but it’s unlikely the county will hire new jailers anytime soon. The county board has ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 10:32 am

Business

Austin debuts Small Business Development Center

Julie Kiehne visited Austin recently and said she sensed a great energy in the community with things like Vision 2020 and the Spam Museum moving ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 10:29 am

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