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Education

Getting girls involved in science; Austin Schools looking at new approach to involve female students

Austin Public Schools leaders are taking a new approach to get more girls interested in science and math. School leaders announced the district is participating ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, October 17, 2014 10:50 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: From porcelain to paint to parties

The Austin area boasts tons of fun this weekend with exciting works of art, painting with the family, and preparing for winter by getting on ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, October 16, 2014 10:18 am

Education

Peer Power Partners expands to Ellis

Ellis Middle School students had a chance to walk in the shoes of some of their peers Monday. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 10:14 am

Business

Oktoberfest comes to Austin

Two Austin groups are coming together this week to raise money to fight cancer and bring a fall tradition back to Austin. Members of the ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 10:11 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Woman arrested for stealing laundry money; Suspect held after taking victim’s $3

A woman was arrested for simple robbery of $3 in change early this morning. According to Police Chief Brian Krueger, at about 12 a.m. this ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 10:08 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Library gets iPad/laptop rental machine; Changes in store for computer lab

The library is keeping up with its technology with hopes to keep members up-to-date as well. Last week, the library unveiled a new rental machine ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, October 13, 2014 11:30 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Police shock unruly assault suspect with Taser 3 times after he says he has weapon

Austin police had to shock a man with a Taser three times after he refused to cooperate after an alleged assault. Early Saturday, a 35-year-old ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, October 13, 2014 10:16 am

austin public schools

MMR scores show Austin student growth improves

Austin Public Schools District showed improvement in student growth through the Multiple Measurement Rating scores. “Many of our buildings saw in particular good gains in ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, October 12, 2014 7:01 am

Austin Public Schools Board

Austin schools to discuss MSHSL grant application

The Austin Public Schools Board will discuss the request to submit a Minnesota State High School League grant application at its regular meeting at 5:30 ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, October 11, 2014 5:05 pm

Pacelli

Photos: Cleaning up Austin

Landon Hill, 5 and a half, (left) and Charlie Bissen, 5, pick up garbage behind the Tendermaid Friday morning as part of Pacelli Catholic School’s ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, October 11, 2014 5:02 pm

Education

Distinguished Alumni share their stories

Two Austin High School graduates came home Thursday to share their stories of success during a homecoming assembly. “Keeping your life simple gives you the gift ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, October 10, 2014 10:09 am

News

Outer Wear Drive will run through Oct. 17

Winter is on its way, bringing with it cold weather that could be harmful to those without the proper attire. “I think that it’s important ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, October 10, 2014 10:04 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Get ready for a good fall weekend

This weekend is filled with books, crafts and great food. Show school spirit at the homecoming game, watch entertainment at the Riverland theater and stock ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, October 9, 2014 10:22 am

Obits

Elvern Herbert Mees, 82

Elvern Herbert Mees, 82, of Elkton, Minnesota, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at his home. Elvern was born on June 4, 1932, in Amboy, Minnesota, ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 1:46 pm

Education

Austin elementary schools get little free libraries

The school libraries are no longer the only place for students to get free books at Austin schools. The Austin Rotary Club partnered with Habitat ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 10:25 am

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