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Education

Robotics teams qualify for state; Austin to host meet Saturday

As Austin prepares to host a home robotics meet this weekend, a few Austin teams are already looking ahead to a competition at the end ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, January 14, 2016 10:25 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man threatens sister with knife

A man threatened his sisters with a knife late Monday night. Officers responded to the 3600 Block of First Avenue Southwest around 10:15 p.m. Monday ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, January 14, 2016 10:24 am

Education

McDermott stepping down; I.J. Holton’s only principal to retire at end of school year

Longtime educator Jean McDermott is retiring from her position as the I.J. Holton Intermediate School principal at the end of the school year. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, January 12, 2016 10:09 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Sheriff’s Dept. warns of scam phone calls

Scam calls claiming to be from the Sheriff’s Department are ringing throughout the state asking for money. A report from the Sheriff’s Association said the ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, January 11, 2016 10:24 am

Elam house

Austin house featured in ‘Minnesota Modern’

The Frank Loyd Wright house in Austin is a piece of history to be admired, and that’s what Larry Millet thought when he put it ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, January 10, 2016 12:12 pm

austin public schools

Calendar working group releases survey

The Austin Public Schools’ Calendar Committee has released a public-wide survey to find out how the community feels about a balanced calendar or later start ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, January 10, 2016 12:01 pm

Courts and Crime

Thief caught wearing another man’s jeans pleads not guilty

The 27-year-old man who was caught wearing another man’s pants was charged Friday. Darrell Wigham of Austin was charged with two counts of theft. He ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, January 10, 2016 10:01 am

burglary

Burglar changes plea to guilty

The 36-year-old Austin who allegedly burglarized a home and a lawn truck in July 2015 changed his plea to guilty Friday. Hector Estrada was charged ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, January 9, 2016 7:01 pm

Business

Familiar face of The Hormel Institute retires

Craig Jones, The Institute’s manager of research support services and building coordinator, spent his last day at work Friday before retiring. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, January 8, 2016 10:18 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

3rd man pleads not guilty to Apollo robbery

A third man pleaded not guilty to his role in the robbery at Apollo Liquors & Superette the day before Thanksgiving. Levell Devell Booth, 22, ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, January 8, 2016 10:15 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man charged for distraction tactics leading to theft

One of the men charged with using distraction tactics to steal about $750 was sentenced Thursday. Robert Ricardo Cole, 27, was convicted of one charge ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, January 8, 2016 10:13 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Teen arrested for going through cars

A 16-year-old male was arrested Thursday after rummaging through vehicles. Officers responded to the east side of Queen of Angles, 1001 Oakland Ave. E., at ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, January 8, 2016 10:08 am

Education

School Board appoints officers

The Austin Public Schools Board will look relatively similar moving into its new year. The board voted unanimously to keep board members Angie Goetz as ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, January 7, 2016 10:34 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Get out and ski

With fresh snow on the ground, get ready to rent some cross country skis or snow shoes this weekend. With hockey, basketball and a community ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, January 7, 2016 10:33 am

Business

Hormel Foods plant pushes UW closer to goal; Campaign hits about $1.1 million

Hormel Foods Corps. plant employees added about $150,000 to The United Way’s annual campaign. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, January 5, 2016 10:56 am

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