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Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Jury trial scheduled in connection with fatal crash

By Sam Wilmes newsroom@austindailyherald.com ALBERT LEA — A jury trial has been scheduled for an Austin man charged in connection with a fatal crash last ... Read more

by Jordan Gerard, Thursday, May 5, 2016 5:06 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Chase suspect pleads not guilty; Rodriguez facing weapon, fleeing felony charges

The man who led Austin police officers on a high-speed chase on April 20 pleaded not guilty on Thursday in Mower County District Court. Edgar ... Read more

by Jordan Gerard, Thursday, May 5, 2016 2:05 pm

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

Expect delays; Hwy. 105 project could snarl traffic in coming weeks

Residents and visitors to Austin can expect to see orange signs and cones on Oakland Avenue and Highway 105 starting May 9 as crews begin ... Read more

by Jordan Gerard, Thursday, May 5, 2016 10:38 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

‘Backbone of Minnesota’ transportation funding moving slow at legislature

District 27 Sen. Dan Sparks and District 27B Rep. Jeanne Poppe, both DLF-Austin, called transportation the backbone of Minnesota, noting that the Legislature needs to ... Read more

by Jordan Gerard, Thursday, May 5, 2016 10:23 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Air compressor, tools missing after rural burglary

A Craftsman air compressor, wrenches, pliers, ShopVac vacuum and other tools are missing from a shop on Highway 218 south of Austin. The victim said ... Read more

by Jordan Gerard, Thursday, May 5, 2016 10:10 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Entry gained into home from cut window screen

A gaming console and five games are missing from a home after a window screen was cut to gain entry into a home. A burglary ... Read more

by Jordan Gerard, Thursday, May 5, 2016 10:10 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Missing person found

A person was reported missing Tuesday morning at about 8:27 a.m. after he had not been heard from since April 29, according to Police Chief ... Read more

by Jordan Gerard, Thursday, May 5, 2016 10:09 am

Business

Serving up sushi; Japan Panda opens up in Austin

The aroma of teriyaki chicken, egg rolls and sushi rolls has come to Austin with the opening of the newest restaurant in town, Japan Panda. ... Read more

by Jordan Gerard, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 11:23 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

UPDATE: Suspect charged with felony third-degree murder in overdose death

Jordon David Flugum, 20, was arrested Monday afternoon and was accused of selling drugs to a 20-year-old who died of a heroin overdose. Read more

by Jordan Gerard, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 11:14 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

High-speed pursuit in SE Austin; hits house

A man led Austin police on a high-speed chase early Wednesday morning in southeast Austin. Officers were conducting a traffic stop on the 100 block ... Read more

by Jordan Gerard, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 11:10 am

Business

CVB ramping up for summer

The Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau is getting ready for a busy summer. After seeing a small dip in bus tours with the Spam Museum ... Read more

by Jordan Gerard, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 11:06 am

Business

Plans to redevelop; Austin Port Authority nearing deal to purchase The Ville

The Austin Port Authority is working to close a deal to buy the former site of The Ville bar with plans to redevelop the site. ... Read more

by Jordan Gerard, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 10:26 am

Business

Council discusses goals for 2016

The Austin City Council passed a motion to approve four 2016 goals focusing on the city’s social media presence, the workforce, public amenities and natural ... Read more

by Jordan Gerard, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 10:20 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

Council endorses workforce housing tax credits

Austin could help meet its shortage of workforce housing with new townhouses, but only if the city is able to secure the necessary tax funding. ... Read more

by Jordan Gerard, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 10:19 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man convicted of gross misdemeanor after burglary incident

A man who broke into a woman’s home, assaulted her and then stole her van was convicted of a gross misdemeanor domestic assault on Monday. ... Read more

by Jordan Gerard, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 10:12 am

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