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Business

An ‘awesome’ Sunday for Austin’s puppies, kitties; Dinner raises $17.5K for animal shelter

The Mower County Humane Society’s annual Pasta Dinner fundraiser raised about $17,500 on Sunday. “It was awesome,” President Peggy Olson said. The humane society’s total was up ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, February 23, 2015 10:26 am

Agriculture

Annual Pheasants Forever dinner raises about $20K

More than 200 people attended the 15th annual Mower County Pheasants Forever dinner on Saturday at the Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, February 23, 2015 10:21 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Vandals scratch up LeRoy man’s four cars

Vandals did an estimated $6,000 damage on four cars in a LeRoy man’s shed earlier this month by scratching words and drawings on the cars’ ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, February 23, 2015 8:18 am

Agriculture

On the prowl for owls

On Monday afternoon, with the wind blowing and the cold weather in full swing, the Austin Audubon Society’s Treasurer Peter Mattson and President Merlene Stiles ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, February 20, 2015 10:31 am

Agriculture

Pheasants not on the menu but on the mind; Annual dinner will be held Saturday

Even though hunting season isn’t near, the Pheasants Forever Chapter has not forgotten about the bird. The 15th annual Mower County Pheasants Forever dinner will ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, February 20, 2015 10:16 am

gcs

A tradition of missions; Church members work to send goods to those in need

Westminster Presbyterian Church is continuing a 30-plus year tradition of doing missions work. Men and women gathered Wednesday in the church’s fellowship hall for the ... Read more

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

Best Bets

Best Bets: Enjoy indoor fun

With bitter cold and and light snow ahead, this weekend is a time to sit back, relax and enjoy some great entertainment. From a local ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, February 19, 2015 10:52 am

Education

Ellis to visit Neverland; Student actors to perform ‘Peter Pan’

Ellis Middle School students are taking a trip with Peter Pan to Neverland. At 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, students from Ellis Middle School will ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, February 19, 2015 10:44 am

Education

The buddy system; Kindergarten students experience reading with Hormel employees

Five-year-old Amelia Moore pointed excitedly to the word “hello” and said she recognized the letter “H.” “I know this one,” she said to her adult reading ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, February 18, 2015 10:27 am

AHS Band

The flow of Austin’s music; Austin schools experiencing an influx of band students

Austin Public Schools is filled with music, and that doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, February 15, 2015 1:01 pm

Woodson Kindergarten Center

Kindergarten students raise over $1,800

Woodson Kindergarten Center students got a new look at their principal Friday when she dyed her hair pink. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, February 15, 2015 6:59 am

Education

A look into the next educational step

The short program was part of Riverland’s Big Day on Campus. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, February 13, 2015 10:50 am

News

Around the world and back home to Austin; Singer returns with a cappella group for concert

Austin native and former Riverland Community College student Donovan Germain always knew he wanted to perform for a living, and with The Cat’s Pajamas, that’s ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, February 12, 2015 10:16 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Events to celebrate weekend of love

This Valentine’s Day, go out and enjoy a nice dinner, some great desserts, and some fun music and dancing. With so much talent in Austin ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, February 12, 2015 10:12 am

Education

Silly rabbit, tricks aren’t for friends; Brer Rabbit teaches respect at Neveln Tuesday afternoon

Third-grader Tony Garcia, 9, was excited to watch as Brer Rabbit learned about respecting his friends Tuesday afternoon. College students from the Minnesota State University, ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, February 11, 2015 10:42 am

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