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Education

Board extends Krenz’s contract

Superintendent David Krenz is set to continue leading Austin schools after a strong vote of support from the Austin Public Schools Board on Monday. The ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, November 11, 2014 10:11 am

cold

Austin, area to see first measurable snowfall

Get ready for the first snowball fight of the year, clearing cars and making snow angels as the area braces for the effects from a ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, November 8, 2014 4:21 pm

Education

Jumping into science; Sumner Elementary fourth-graders start looking into science fair

Fourth-grade students filled two science labs Thursday afternoon at Riverland Community College’s Austin campus, as they experimented with water and germs. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, November 7, 2014 10:10 am

Faith

Paul Lutter settles into St. Olaf

Paul Lutter knew he wanted to become a pastor since he was young, but he didn’t always accept his calling. “There’s many things I suppose I ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, November 7, 2014 10:05 am

Business

Forstner: Target closure shows importance of buying local

A transformative time for Austin’s 18th Avenue Northwest retail center took a sour turn this week when Target Corp. announced it will close its Austin ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, November 6, 2014 10:45 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Theater events kick off weekend

Get ready for a variety of choices this weekend. With some onstage performances, a 5K and yummy pancakes, there’s sure to be fun during the ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, November 6, 2014 10:21 am

News

Ready to recognize vets; Touring theater group to perform play version of book by Austin native

Veterans Day is around the corner, and everyone’s doing their part to honor those who have fought for freedom. Riverland Community College is hosting a ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, November 5, 2014 1:08 pm

Education

Grand Meadow will build $6 million gym

Southland voters say 'no' to referendum change Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, November 5, 2014 4:35 am

Education

Proud of the flag; Students recognize veterans, celebrate Freedom Week

Students at I.J. Holton Intermediate School learned about the American flag Monday morning as they celebrated Freedom Week. “It means that we are thanking the ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, November 3, 2014 10:16 am

snow

When to close the doors

With winter on its way, the schools are getting ready for the cold weather. Yet regardless of preparation, sometimes the weather still forces them to ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, November 2, 2014 5:59 pm

Grand Meadow

Grand Meadow schools propose $3 million bond for new gym

Grand Meadow Public Schools is going to the voters once again to help build a new physical education center for the district. Grand Meadow voters ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, November 2, 2014 7:52 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Mark Heim lived life on his terms

Mark Heim was always going. “There wasn’t anything that was going to stop him from living life the way he knew it was meant to ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, October 31, 2014 11:01 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

2 arrested for early morning theft at Walmart

Two Austin men were arrested early Thursday morning for stealing over $1,500 worth of merchandise from the Walmart Supercenter in Austin. According to Police Chief ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, October 31, 2014 10:22 am

News

Election 2014: School board to fill four seats

Four of the Austin Public Schools Board seats will be filled at the election on Nov. 4. With three incumbents and three newcomers running, there ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, October 30, 2014 10:31 am

Education

Photos: College midway

Students from regional high schools visited Riverland Community College’s Austin campus for a college fair. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, October 30, 2014 10:28 am

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