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Jay C. Hormel Nature Center

Watching the water quality; Second annual Water Festival holds Clean Water Service Day Friday

The Jay C. Hormel Nature Center focused its energy on water this week during the second annual Water Festival. “It’s gone really well, we had great ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, July 12, 2015 5:01 pm

Baking

Baking up a storm; Local hobby baker dreams to have her own business

A mud-covered piglet isn’t something that usually gets people’s mouths watering, but Amanda Schramm didn’t let that stop her from making a delicious-looking cake with ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, July 12, 2015 4:01 pm

Education

A rain of knowledge; Students learn about water conservation through school collaboration program

Eleven-year-old Leon Kong of Albert Lea has spent many summer days so far this year learning all about water. “Mainly I’m learning a lot about water ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, July 10, 2015 10:12 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Drawing up the weekend

Grab a glass of water and draw up the weekend plans as some fun-filled days are ahead. With the Water Festival, a drawing class, some ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, July 9, 2015 10:21 am

Business

A token of gratitude; Mayor Stiehm gives key to the city to local loan leader

Dale Madison received a big honor recently when Mayor Tom Stiehm presented him with the key to the city. Madison, 82, was presented the key ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, July 6, 2015 8:16 am

News

Another splash: 2nd annual Water Festival is this week at the nature center

The second annual Water Festival will hit Austin like a wave this week. The Water Festival, organized by the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, is ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, July 5, 2015 4:45 pm

Columnists

Hackensmith: Let your worries — and some calories — float away at water aerobics

Summer is a great time to get outdoors and take in as much sunshine and fresh air as possible before winter hits again. My husband, ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, July 5, 2015 10:19 am

News

Overdue thanks; Vietnam veterans to be honored during July 4th Parade

This year marks the 40th anniversary since the fall of Saigon in 1975 and the official end of the Vietnam War, and the Austin Area ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, July 3, 2015 10:24 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Giving on the Fourth; Salvation Army, Nesvolds seeking donations

The Fourth of July brings out the American spirit and pride, and the Austin Salvation Army is hoping it will also bring out the spirit ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, July 3, 2015 10:23 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Semi driver cited after colliding with van

A few passengers were treated for minor injuries after a semi and a van collided Thursday near Johnsburg. According to Austin Police Capt. Dave McKichan, ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, July 3, 2015 10:14 am

Education

Pedaling ahead; Volunteers starting work on cycling trail

Austin is heading up the mountain to look at biking with a new trail. Plans are moving ahead to construct a mountain biking course this ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, July 2, 2015 10:24 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Teen reports assault at Casey’s; Shadowy men with knives allegedly grabbed 17-year-old

A 17-year-old reported she was approached by two knife-wielding men around 11 p.m. Monday at Austin’s Casey’s General Store, but police were unable to locate ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, June 30, 2015 10:44 am

Business

Taking flight; Children get a chance for free airplane rides

Mikaylah Gunderson, 10, and her brother Spencer Hoogenraad, 8, got the chance to see Austin from the sky on Saturday. They were two of the ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, June 29, 2015 10:50 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

2 crashes in NW Austin over the weekend

Two crashes with injuries were reported over the weekend in the northwest side of Austin. At 11:30 a.m. Friday, officers responded to an accident on ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, June 29, 2015 10:40 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

‘A kindly woman, but also a bull dog’; Alice Snater passes away and leaves a legacy of inspiration

Alice Snater wasn’t going to sit around and wait for someone else to fix a problem. The quiet woman surprised many people with how strong-willed ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, June 26, 2015 11:25 am

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