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Education

Austin Public Schools gets more revenue for health and safety projects

Because of the Minnesota Legislature’s special session, Austin Public Schools will be getting more revenue for the 2016-17 fiscal year. The Austin Public Schools Board ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, August 11, 2015 10:05 am

News

Stories on display; Historical Society opens courting, farm exhibits in time for fair

Some teens think their parents are strict about dating, but the different rules couples had in the 1800s might make them think twice. The Mower ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, August 10, 2015 10:25 am

Game Boy

Gaming nostalgia at Texas game convention

I will start this off by saying I am not a gamer, though I do enjoy the occasional game on my husband Jordan’s Xbox. So ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, August 9, 2015 7:01 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Trying to make a difference; Family, friends remember Val Pitzen’s giving spirit

Valerie “Val” Pitzen was known to sneak cookies into somebody’s home or start up a program for children or the community, but she never liked ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, August 6, 2015 11:15 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Knit yourself a weekend

Sit down for a nice, relaxing weekend of knitting, food and tractors. With a steam show, a festival in Brownsdale and learning new crafts, there’s ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, August 6, 2015 10:36 am

Business

Climbing the memorial ladder; Worlein gives awards to area fire stations

Worlein Funeral Home set out to honor area fire departments this year, and that’s exactly what they did Monday morning in Austin. “They’re always there,” ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 10:15 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

A musical summer; Seven Springs Orchestra Camp to host concert Thursday

Music is on the sound waves for young orchestra players this week. The Seven Springs String camp’s sixth year began on Monday at the home of ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 9:58 am

Business

A place to turn the page; Reading Oasis opens in Mower County Government Center

On Monday, parents and children paged through books in the upper level of the Mower County Government Center. In the lobby for Mower County Health ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 10:47 am

Education

Back to school early; 45/15 calendar students return to classes

Emma Kate Tharp posed for a picture with her parents, Katie and Brandon, Monday morning and then she was off into Woodson Kindergarten Center. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, August 3, 2015 10:52 am

Education

A step toward college; 23 students graduate from Riverland prep class

After taking time out of their summers, 23 students are better prepared to start their postsecondary education this fall. Students from Austin, Owatonna, Albert Lea, ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, July 31, 2015 10:35 am

Education

Austin below state average on MCAs

Austin Public Schools District’s state tests scores are below the state average, as well as below last year’s numbers. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, July 30, 2015 10:10 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Music and Food

Get ready to swap some healthy recipes and listen to some great music this weekend with the Pecatonica String Quartet and a class at the ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, July 30, 2015 10:06 am

News

‘A woman before her time’; Ruth Rasmussen leaves a legacy of firsts for women in Austin

Ruth Rasmussen was an inspiration for many, as she was a pioneer for woman on many councils and boards and fought for the underdog. Rasmussen, 90, ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 10:46 am

News

Summerset closes 48th season with comedy ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’

Last show of the season Summerset Theatre is calling for the final act of its 48th season with “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 10:20 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Relay numbers down from last year

The 23rd annual Mower County Relay for Life raised $74,100 and money is still coming in. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 10:11 am

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