Jenae Peterson, Author at Austin Daily Herald - Page 51 of 62

Choir 42

African children’s choir set to visit St. Olaf

In 1984, the first African Children’s Choir went on tour to North America. On Sept. 28, the latest rendition of that group is set to ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, September 22, 2014 6:01 am

AHS Band

Hitting the right note

Donations come in for high school band instruments Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, September 21, 2014 7:29 am

Austin School Board

School board levy may increase 5 pct.

The Austin Public Schools Board is looking to increase the district’s 2015 tax levy by 5.55 percent. The board will discuss levy certifications during its ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, September 20, 2014 5:01 pm

Business

Tendermaid Challenge makes 22; Mankato man gobbles up record set by Thomas Herrera

Twenty-five-year-old Ethan Teske set off from Mankato on Thursday afternoon with one thing in mind: to beat the Tendermaid Challenge. “I just always had a ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, September 19, 2014 10:44 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

Cold and flu season is coming early this year

It’s that time of year: Cold and flu season is back, and it may hit a bit early this time. Influenza vaccines are now available ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:21 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Last weekend of summer giving way to fall

The last weekend of summer will have fall flair, so get ready for some fun as the 26th year of pumpkins kicks transitions to first ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:17 am

Education

Library to show movie classics; Series will also feature discussion

The Austin Public Library is showcasing the classics. At 1 p.m., every third Thursday of the month, organizers at the library plan to bring an ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, September 17, 2014 10:23 am

Business

CRC holds health and wellness fair

The Cooperative Response Center held a health, and wellness fair for its employees on Tuesday and Wednesday at its headquarters in Austin. Employees had the ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, September 17, 2014 10:19 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Superheroes fight bullying – Officers surpass fundraising goal for K-9’s protective vest

There wasn’t a villain to be seen Saturday morning as superheroes lined Lafayette Park in Austin, ready to fight crime during a 5K. “They’re obsessed ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, September 15, 2014 10:27 am

Education

‘Going to be a good year’ – Austin, Pacelli begin classes for 2014-15

School is back in session, and administrators aren’t the only ones excited. Woodson Kindergarten Center Principal Jessica Cabeen heard one story of an incoming student ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, September 2, 2014 10:10 am

Austin Schools District

School program is sharing a piece of the Pi

Academy focuses on top 19 students from district Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, September 1, 2014 11:31 am

Education

Pease visits nature center

The Jay C. Hormel Nature Center’s busy Nature Play program came to an end Thursday. Tom Pease performed for children, parents and senior citizens at ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, August 29, 2014 11:17 am

News

Best Bets: Fundraiser, football and butterflies

What do a fundraiser, football and butterflies all have in common? This weekend! Check out all the fun events happening this weekend, there’s sure to ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, August 28, 2014 12:00 pm

Education

State tests show Austin students down in reading; Math scores come in just below average

Although overall Minnesota students’ performance on state proficiency tests this year held largely steady or showed modest gains across grade levels for the state, Austin ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, August 27, 2014 10:30 am

Education

Pacelli seeking host families for exchange students

Pacelli Catholic Schools has hosted foreign exchange students for eight years, and school officials are looking for families to host students for the ninth year. ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, August 27, 2014 10:16 am

< Older Newer >

SportsPlus

  • Construction Updates

  • Southern Minnesota News Collection