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Education

An interactive approach to teaching; College students learn in the classrooms of elementary students

Future teachers are taking time away from the college classroom for hands-on experience in elementary classrooms. As Riverland Community College and Winona State University’s four-year ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, August 26, 2015 10:45 am

Education

Krenz sets goals for 2015-16 school year; Superintendent hopes to promote the school more

Superintendent David Krenz hopes to find ways to help promote Austin Public Schools and the good things it’s doing over this school year. That is ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 10:07 am

Education

District’s tech union continues with U of M

A partnership between Austin Public Schools and the University of Minnesota’s Learning Technologies Media Lab will continue this school year. LT Media Lab leaders met ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 10:04 am

Local Government

Mixed feelings about recycling; Residents call for easier system

When Michael Postma and his family moved back to Austin after a decade away, they found recycling to be difficult. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, August 24, 2015 10:32 am

Local Government

Mixed feelings about recycling; Many wish to keep local program

While single-sort recycling is said to increase recycling volumes by 30 percent or more, many Mower County residents want to keep the current sorted system, ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, August 24, 2015 10:32 am

Education

A musical head start; I.J. Holton hosts first beginner’s band camp; performs for family

Zoey Opsahl, 10, learned a lot in her first week playing the trumpet at beginner’s band camp. “This actually was the first week I’ve started playing ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, August 21, 2015 10:16 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: ArtWorks returns with full canvas of events

The ArtWorks Festival is back for its fourth year this weekend and has a new canvas of events to show off. With four new bands ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, August 20, 2015 11:07 am

Education

The wonderful ‘Wizard of Oz; Classic to close 40th MCT season

Matchbox Children’s Theatre is finishing its 40th season with a classic. Matchbox will perform “The Wizard of Oz” starting with a show for parents and ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, August 20, 2015 10:59 am

Agriculture

Mower County Fair attendance again at 90K

Attendance at the Mower County Fair last week was similar to last year with about 90,000 attendees, according to Fair Board President John Mueller. “Overall ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, August 20, 2015 10:49 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Child on bike hit by car

A child suffered non-life threatening injuries after he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle Tuesday. At about 5:15 p.m., officers responded to ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 10:27 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Vehicles help vets: Car show to raise money for pavers

Car enthusiasts revved their engines and showed off their automobiles for a good cause Saturday. The River Rats Car Club of Austin held its first ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, August 17, 2015 10:31 am

hula hoops

A hoop of expression; Local woman meditates on hula hooping

In 2009, Rochelle Perleberg started hula hooping and never stopped. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, August 17, 2015 7:01 am

Education

Pacelli students above average in NWEA MAP tests

On average, Pacelli Catholic Schools students tested at or above average on the yearly North West Education Association Measures of Academic Progress, or NWEA MAP, ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, August 14, 2015 11:02 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Stuffed poultry isn’t just for Thanksgiving

Ten-year-old Lydia Drees was disappointed to learn she couldn’t show her live poultry at the Mower County Fair this year, but she was still excited ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, August 13, 2015 10:13 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Rounding out the Mower County Fair

Enjoy this weekend with the last few days of the Mower County Free Fair and some great music on Sunday. With bull riding, tractors and ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, August 13, 2015 10:11 am

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