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Courts and Crime

1 of 3 men pleads guilty to burglary

One of three men accused of using distraction tactics to steal abut $750 changed his plea to guilty Friday. Jordan Jeremiah Barclay, 18, pleaded guilty ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, January 24, 2016 1:01 pm

Business

A meeting of needs; Austin School District meets Sparks, Poppe to discuss legislative needs

Austin Public Schools leaders got a chance to send their needs to the Legislature Thursday morning. The school board and school officials met with state ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, January 22, 2016 10:32 am

Business

Dome to allow runners

The dome over Art Hass Field has gotten a fair amount of use from walkers since opening, but some want to break free and run. ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, January 21, 2016 10:45 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Chicken soup and wedding bells

Get ready to enjoy some chicken dumpling soup, a bean bag tournament and the Austin Wedding Showcase this weekend. With some warmer temperatures on the ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, January 21, 2016 10:39 am

Education

Rise of the machines; Local robotics’ teams heading to state robotics tournament

More local students will get the chance to put their robots to the test at the state level. Three teams from I.J. Holton Intermediate School, two ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 10:32 am

Education

Parents to get a taste of healthy snacks; Woodson gets grant for healthy eats

Students at Woodson Kindergarten Center have been able to have healthy snacks during school, and now parents will get a taste too. Woodson Kindergarten Center ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 10:16 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Mobility scooter taken by 11-year-old

A mobility scooter was stolen by an 11-year-old male Monday. Officers responded to The Cedars of Austin around 12:40 a.m. Monday to a report of ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 11:01 am

Education

Enduring hardship to live the American dream

Habibo Haji didn’t have an easy time making her dreams come true, but she persevered and hopes to inspire others through her story. Haji will ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 11:00 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Tools stolen from Institute housing construction trailer; Lock was cut over the weekend

More than $3,000 in equipment was stolen from The Hormel Institute’s Science Park Housing construction site over the weekend. Officers took a report of a ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 10:20 am

Little Wendy Bird

Superman earrings and a creative outlet

It can be tough to find the perfect set of earrings to match a personality, but Wendy Anderson doesn’t have to worry about that anymore. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, January 17, 2016 3:01 pm

Courts and Crime

Woman sentenced for sexual conduct

A 19-year-old accused of exchanging nude photos with a boy and inappropriately touching him at a Udolpho Township home was sentenced Thursday in Mower County ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, January 17, 2016 11:01 am

Business

A historical impact; Renovations bringing historical society up to date

Some small changes will have a big impact at the Mower County Historical Society. The Mower County Historical Society received several updates over the last ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, January 15, 2016 10:57 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

1 sentenced from May heroin sting

One of seven people charged in a heroin distribution sting from last May was sentenced to five years probation Thursday. Tempestt Haymore, 27, of Austin ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, January 15, 2016 10:38 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Mittelsted gets 32 years; Brownsdale man convicted of sexually assaulting 2 minors

The Brownsdale man who sexually assaulted two minors over several years was sentenced to 32 years in prison Thursday. Joshua Mittelsted, 34, was convicted of ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, January 15, 2016 10:37 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Starting off with flapjack fun

Start the weekend off with pancakes. The Lions Pancake Feed is back to help plump you up and curb that winter chill. The weekend also ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, January 14, 2016 10:28 am

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