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assisted living

St. Mark’s expansion nearly done

A $13.4-million expansion at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home is almost finished, and residents and families are giving positive reviews. Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Monday, March 18, 2013 3:02 pm

News

Sparks one of four DFLers who voted to postpone gay marriage bill

Proposal survives GOP move to block it on Senate floor ST. PAUL — A proposal to allow gay weddings in Minnesota survived several moves by ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Thursday, March 14, 2013 10:10 am

cheffs

A taste for every palate

Wintry weather couldn’t stop all the local food-lovers from getting to the second annual Foodie Throwdown Saturday night in Austin. Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Monday, March 11, 2013 11:11 am

county board

County to discuss change to retiree health insurance

The Mower County Board will discuss retiree health insurance at its meeting Tuesday. The board is expected to discuss the request of a retiree to ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Monday, March 11, 2013 10:37 am

Local Government

Government Center remodel underway

Work has finally begun on the Government Center and Law Enforcement Center remodel project. Asbestos abatement is one of the first steps in the project, ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Friday, March 8, 2013 7:20 am

compare

Local lawmaker embraces health exchange bill; business owners not enthusiastic

The health insurance exchange proposal is moving through the Legislature, and while Democrats say it will help small business owners or the self-employed find affordable ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 10:45 am

dump truck

County to purchase 2 tandem dump trucks

The Mower County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of two new pieces of equipment for the Public Works Department at a special session Tuesday ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 10:21 am

crash

Austin man injured on I-90

OAKLAND — An Austin man received minor injuries in a crash on Interstate 90 on Tuesday night. Stephen Gach, 39, was driving a 1998 Suzuki ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 10:19 am

Education

Austin, Pacelli, 6 other area schools closed

Austin Public and Pacelli Catholic schools closed early Tuesday citing inclement weather. All sports and after-school activities are canceled. Southland, Lyle, Blooming Prairie, Grand Meadow, ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Tuesday, March 5, 2013 6:27 am

commissioners

County commissioners to discuss permit for dog groomer

Three parties are hoping the county board will approve conditional use permits, including one for a dog grooming business. At Tuesday’s Mower County board meeting, ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Monday, March 4, 2013 10:31 am

Archive

Local artists team up for March exhibit

The Austin Area Art Center will showcase two long-standing members for the March Art Exhibit, “Painting from the Heart.” Longtime art teacher and watercolor artist ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Monday, March 4, 2013 9:31 am

Albert Lea

A.L. superintendent doesn’t get St. Cloud job

Albert Lea School District Superintendent Mike Funk, one of three finalists for superintendent in the St. Cloud Area School District, was not offered the job. ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Thursday, February 28, 2013 9:44 am

News

Family, 12-week premature baby to lead March of Dimes event

An area family has been named the 2013 Ambassador Family for the local chapter of the March of Dimes. Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Friday, February 22, 2013 3:24 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Girton returns: Retired Riverland director back for another adventure

A tale of murder and mystery will be sure to test the detective skills of the audience members during the latest production by Albert Lea ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Friday, February 15, 2013 8:19 am

Agriculture

Franken talks farming in Albert Lea

ALBERT LEA — Farmers, residents and local leaders met with Sen. Al Franken Saturday to discuss various agriculture issues during the legislator’s visit to Albert ... Read more

by Kelli Lageson, Monday, February 11, 2013 10:43 am

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