News
Bruins, CRC donate 265 pounds of food
The Austin Bruins and Cooperative Response Center presented the Austin Salvation Army with the results of their third annual food drive Monday morning. The organizations ...
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Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Unsuccessful break-ins result in damaged buildings
Police say someone unsuccessfully tried to break into two downtown Austin businesses during the weekend. Police on Saturday received reports of attempted break-ins at both ...
by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, November 26, 2013 10:05 am
News
Hot tea for the holidays
Guarded from the bitter cold, singers, sightseers and festive folks reveled in the holiday spirit inside the majestic walls of the Hormel Historic Home on ...
by Matt Peterson, Monday, November 25, 2013 10:37 am
News
Hormel workers donate $140K
Hormel Foods Corp. plant employees continued a generous tradition by once again donating more than $140,000 to the local United Way’s annual campaign.
by Matt Peterson, Monday, November 25, 2013 10:34 am
cody schultz
Driver pleads not guilty to marijuana shipment
A Preston man pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that state he was carrying more than a dozen pounds of marijuana when he was arrested ...
by Matt Peterson, Sunday, November 24, 2013 6:35 am
adult hockey
Ice open for adult hockey play
For those adults wanting to get back on the ice and play some hockey we will again offer this opportunity from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. ...
by Matt Peterson, Saturday, November 23, 2013 4:26 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
BP police chief, Steele deputy deny family’s accusations of barging into home
Attorneys for the Blooming Prairie Police Chief and a Steele County Sheriff’s deputy say there is a different story behind accusations that their clients barged ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, November 22, 2013 10:32 am
AHS
Bergstrom could step down as AHS principal, take new job with district
Brad Bergstrom could soon step down as Austin High School Principal and take a different role with the Austin Public Schools District. By no means ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, November 22, 2013 10:27 am
Best Bets
Best Bets: Holiday trends and helping hands
Get those turkeys and fixings in the freezer before it’s all too late next week, and head out for the weekend and enjoy the season. ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, November 22, 2013 10:23 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Four deny robbing Lyle gas station
Four suspects accused of robbing a Lyle gas station at gunpoint have all pleaded not guilty in Mower County Court. Vonzell Demond Whitehead, 28; Tuquan ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, November 22, 2013 10:19 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Accused car thief says he’s not guilty
An accused car thief, previously convicted of stealing cars, pleaded not guilty Thursday in Mower County Court. Dylan Leeper, 20, of Austin, pleaded not guilty ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, November 22, 2013 10:11 am
Business
Requests to ring: Salvation Army still needs more drive volunteers
The ringing has been pretty quiet, but the Austin Salvation Army hopes that changes within the next few weeks during this year’s kettle drive.
by Matt Peterson, Thursday, November 21, 2013 10:41 am
FEATURE SPOT — COURTS AND CRIME
Federal grants aim at southeastern MN traffic safety
Mower and surrounding counties just got a boost in continuing efforts to eliminate deaths on Minnesota roads. The Department of Public Safety will award new ...
by Matt Peterson, Thursday, November 21, 2013 10:37 am
News
Memories from the homefront
Some of them had seen the combat firsthand. Others lived through the rigors on the homefront, but they all listened intently as a young woman ...
by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:12 am
News
Winter weather encroaching
Here comes the snow. Here comes the cold. The National Weather Service in La Crosse, Wis., forecasts a high of 43 on Wednesday with a ...
by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:04 am
SportsPlus
November 18 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
The Washington Capitals versus the Utah Hockey Club is one of many strong options on Monday’s NHL schedule.…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Monday, November 18
The outings on the Monday college basketball schedule for which we have suggested picks against the spread include…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Monday, November 18
Monday’s college basketball slate includes four games with a ranked team on the court. Among those games is…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Monday, November 18
Four games on the Monday college basketball schedule feature a ranked team, including the matchup between the Gonzaga…
How to Watch the NBA Today, November 18
Today’s NBA slate has lots in store. Among the eight games is the Golden State Warriors facing the…