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FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

A local taste of Austin heads to the movies; Foodie Throwdown is Saturday

For those who have been chomping at the bit to try a new dish, the chance is waiting at the Historic Hormel Home. The fourth ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, March 19, 2015 11:11 am

Education

LP gets spirited sendoff; Athletics fans give their team pep rally as it heads off to state

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by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, March 19, 2015 11:02 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Business and pleasure all mixed together

Get ready to learn about some businesses around town, hear some music and get healthy tips for the summer. With a drama, musical talent in ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:20 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Grass fire knocked down; Blaze spread through land behind Izaak Walton League cabin

The Austin Fire Department put out a grass fire near the Izaak Walton League cabin at Todd Park Tuesday afternoon. Austin Fire Chief Jim McCoy said ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:30 am

Education

Spreading the shamrock spirit; Pacelli students deliver Paddy-Grams to community members

St. Patrick’s Day was filled with surprises for some Austin residents — in the form of a song. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:28 am

Business

Cancer fight moving to the fairgrounds; Relay for Life kicks off 2015

Julie Lange has had a team in the Mower County Relay for Life since 2001, and she and other volunteers returned with the same goal ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, March 16, 2015 11:00 am

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RCC partners with MSU-Mankato

Students have another opportunity to cut costs and get a four-year bachelor’s degree at Riverland Community College. Riverland has partnered with the Minnesota State University Mankato ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, March 15, 2015 6:05 am

Business

United Way says goodbye and hello to employees

The United Way of Mower County has said goodbye and hello to two employees within a few short weeks. Project Coordinator Cameron Johnson started at ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, March 13, 2015 11:05 am

Education

Austin students on par with national ACT tests

Austin Public Schools students’ scores on ACT prep tests left educators optimistic they’ll perform well when the ACTs roll around. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, March 12, 2015 10:06 am

Education

RCC hosts gallery walk for Charting the Future

Students at Riverland Community College got a chance to give input on and learn about the Charting the Future plan Wednesday afternoon. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, March 12, 2015 10:04 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Warm weekend fun

Get ready to soak up the sun during the first spring-like weekend of 2015. With highs in the 50s and 60s, the weekend features a ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, March 12, 2015 10:02 am

Education

Knowlton Auditorium renovation bids approved

The Austin Public Schools Board approved a bid from JD Driver Ltd for about $2,085,000, for the construction work to Knowlton Auditorium, the Commons and ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, March 10, 2015 10:21 am

Education

Austin school district always cutting costs

The Austin Public Schools District is continuously looking for ways to cut costs, but not due to budget cuts. The Austin Public Schools Board approved ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, March 10, 2015 10:09 am

Education

Spring break no longer aligned with Easter holiday

The traditional calendar is set for 2016-2017, but will see changes on spring break dates. The Austin Public Schools Board approved the Austin Public Schools ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, March 10, 2015 10:09 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Kelly Nesvold is putting together a triathlon to educate about human trafficking

Kelly Nesvold may have taken a break after his 100-mile run last October, but he hasn’t stopped running. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, March 9, 2015 10:22 am

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