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News

Bissen Family Band pays tribute to Bob Dylan

Minnesota native Bob Dylan’s music will be showcased in Austin on Friday. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, December 25, 2014 7:01 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Kettles at $104K on Wednesday; The bells have stopped but mail campaign goes through January

The Salvation Army was closing in on it’s $125,000 goal, and now the Red Kettle Campaign is over. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, December 25, 2014 6:50 am

Education

A true polar plunge; Rose Creek student studies in Antarctica

Laura Meany knew she wanted to travel, but she didn’t know she would get to hang out with penguins in Antarctica for two weeks. Laura, ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, December 24, 2014 11:30 am

Business

Donation allows Christmas treat for humane society

The animals at the Mower County Humane Society are getting a Christmas treat from a local woman. Donnella Hastings of Austin honored her mother Tuesday ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, December 24, 2014 11:06 am

Business

Habitat for Humanity ReStore gets new manager

Lynn Nuckolls has worked with Habitat for Humanity since her New Orleans home was flooded during Hurricane Katrina, and it didn’t stop when she moved ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, December 23, 2014 10:14 am

Education

Data shows Sumner closing achievement gap

Test scores show Sumner Elementary School is making progress with its 45/15 calendar. Austin’s Director of Research Evaluation and Assessment Corey Haugen dissected some of ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, December 23, 2014 10:13 am

Education

From Colombia to Austin

Foreign exchange students say semester was ‘the best experience’ Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, December 22, 2014 10:31 am

Business

District brings health care to staff

Austin schools, Mayo to partner on HealthSpot Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, December 22, 2014 10:26 am

News

Photos: Salvation Army distributes Angel Tree donations, toys

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by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, December 22, 2014 10:10 am

News

Still a chance for a white Christmas; Driving conditions look OK for Christmas Eve, Day

Snow is expected early this week, but the question is whether it’ll stick around long enough for a white Christmas. The Austin area was expected ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, December 22, 2014 10:06 am

Education

Austin schools see uptick in flu reports

The number of ill students and staff out for the flu recently increased in the Austin Public Schools District, but numbers are starting to decline. “It’s ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, December 19, 2014 10:33 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

2 men arrested for possession in gunshot incident

Two men arrested yesterday morning for shooting guns and fireworks are being held at the Mower County Jail and are awaiting formal charges. According to ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, December 19, 2014 10:31 am

Health

Flu season hits early

The early influenza surge is continuing across the state, and it’s hitting Austin early this season too. “Even a couple weeks ago it started climbing,” ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, December 19, 2014 10:25 am

Education

Austin, BP schools achieve Celebration status

Southgate Elementary School and Blooming Prairie Elementary School received high marks for improving student achievement. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, December 18, 2014 10:52 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Concerts, candies and cookies

Cookies are all the rage this time of year, and what better way to stock up than to head to the holiday bake sale. This ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, December 18, 2014 10:40 am

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