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Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Leeper charged for going on crime spree the same day he posted bond

Alleged accomplice also charged Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, November 16, 2015 8:45 am

Austin High School

Reina Del Cid performs at AHS

Students at Austin High School got a special treat Friday when Reina Del Cid visited the choir room. Reina Del Cid is in town for the ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, November 15, 2015 7:01 am

Courts and Crime

Man pleads guilty to burglary

The 23-year-old man who allegedly broke into a home and fought police pleaded guilty Friday to felony first-degree burglary. Marvin Perez, of Austin, was charged ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, November 14, 2015 6:30 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

After release on bond, suspect arrested for crime spree

Man allegedly hit 3 stores before arrest in fast food line Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, November 13, 2015 10:25 am

Education

A little blown away; Austin sixth-grade teacher announced as Teacher of the Year

Cori McRae knew she wanted to be a teacher from her first day of first grade in 1989. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, November 12, 2015 10:37 am

Business

Klobuchar makes stop in Austin; Thanks vets for their service

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, DFL-Minnesota, visited Austin Wednesday to thank veteran’s for their sacrifice. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, November 12, 2015 10:32 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: A weekend of food and tunes

Get ready for some great food and great music this weekend. The community is set to celebrate autumn and the upcoming holidays with meals featuring ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, November 12, 2015 10:23 am

Business

A golden partnership; With $1.5M donation, Live Learning Center almost funded

University of Minnesota mascot Goldy and several dignitaries announced Saturday that The Hormel Institute is close to meeting its goals for building a collaborative center ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, November 9, 2015 10:55 am

Education

College taking timeout with nursing program

Riverland Community College is taking a timeout with it’s Associate’s Degree and Nursing Program (ADN) in 2016. Riverland could layoff six teachers — four tenured ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, November 9, 2015 10:49 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Victim found muddy footprint on broken garage door

A burglary victim found a muddy footprint on his or her broken garage-door last Friday. Officers responded to the 900 block of First Avenue Northwest ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, November 9, 2015 10:39 am

Faith

A time for a change; After 19 years Pastor Monson says goodbye

Pastor Glenn Monson of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin is leaving after 19 years to follow God’s call to go to another church in ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, November 6, 2015 10:47 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Sheriff: Anhydrous tanks not tampered with

According to Mower County Sheriff Terese Amazi, two anhydrous ammonia tanks that leaked Monday do not appear to have been tampered with. The two anhydrous ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, November 6, 2015 10:43 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Austin fast-food legacy passes away; Scherer brought McDonald’s to Austin

Edward “Art” Scherer was an entrepreneur before his time, bringing McDonald’s restaurants to Austin and the surrounding areas. Art, 83, died Oct. 15, 2015, at ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, November 6, 2015 10:41 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Dexter man pleads guilty to charges of sexual assault

A Dexter man charged with multiple allegations of sexual assault in 2014 pleaded guilty to several charges Wednesday. William Alexander Witcher, 46, was charged with ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, November 6, 2015 10:22 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: A perfect autumn weekend to get out

Get ready to get refreshed with the Mower Refreshed Harvest 5K this weekend. With a craft bazaar, fall festival and a couple of princesses and ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, November 5, 2015 10:22 am

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