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Education

Science fair fun for all; Students work with adult mentors on science projects

Third- and fourth-grade students rushed around Neveln Elementary School Thursday afternoon finishing posters and pieces of science fair projects while adult mentors looked on and ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, March 6, 2015 10:29 am

Education

Austin Science Olympiad heads to state competition

Austin doesn’t only have state-competitors in dance and gymnastics. Students in Science Olympiad are headed to state competition as well. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, March 5, 2015 10:41 am

Business

Students of the bow: Archery club brings shooters together

Bennett Kraemer, 16, has done archery since he was 9 years old, so he had no hesitations joining the Austin High School X-treme Archers. “My ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, March 5, 2015 10:38 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: The musical sounds of spring

This musical weekend is the perfect time to venture out the of house and experience warming temperatures. With the high school winter concert, a student ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, March 5, 2015 10:27 am

News

Austin to get ‘a taste of spring’

After cold this week, Mower to hit 40s, maybe 50s next week Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, March 4, 2015 10:19 am

News

Salvation Army down in food

With Christmas donations gone, food shelf seeks donations Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, March 4, 2015 10:15 am

Business

Waging a fitness war; Local woman opens Jump Star Fitness to help fight cancer

Julie Olson wanted to honor her mother and help people get healthy, so she started a gym. Olson’s mother passed away in December of lung ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 10:59 am

Education

Musicians to hit the AHS stage; Band, choir and orchestra to perform winter concerts

Austin students will be sharing music with the community this week during the annual winter concerts. “It’s kind of what we’re all about,” Choir Director ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, March 2, 2015 10:33 am

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Vacationing in ‘Vacation Land’

Author Sarah Stonich to visit Austin March 23 Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, March 1, 2015 2:01 pm

Betty Lou Bredemus

Passed through Austin and passed on a legacy; Mother of Julia Roberts lived in and graduated from Austin

Many recognize the famous actress Julia Roberts, but what many may not know is her mother, Betty Lou Bredemus, lived and graduated high school in ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, March 1, 2015 6:59 am

Business

District health hits the web; Health kiosks for school staff open Monday

Austin Public Schools workers now have an easier, quicker, less expensive way to visit the doctor. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, February 27, 2015 11:25 am

Education

Library offers free online courses to adult learners

Adult learners can now access more than 100 free online classes through Austin Public Library. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, February 26, 2015 10:29 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Survive the cold through knitting

Get ready for some great entertainment and warm hobbies this weekend. With indoor entertainment like “The Crucible,” watercoloring and a knitting studio, the winter weather ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, February 26, 2015 10:27 am

Education

A game of ups and downs; Austin grad rate up but still below state and area numbers

Austin Public Schools’ graduation rate for 2014 was 73.7 percent, up from 2013, but it was still below the 81.2 percent state average. The Minnesota ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, February 25, 2015 10:54 am

Education

School board discusses district road map

The Austin Public Schools Board identified increasing enrollment, the I.J. Holton Intermediate STEAM School and community support as advantages the district has during its almost ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, February 24, 2015 9:58 am

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