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Education

El Parral features fun from around the world

Dozens of students from Austin and Albert Lea schools, along with parents and friends gathered for a culturally rich gaming experience Saturday at Austin’s El ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, November 4, 2013 10:32 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Report: fleeing suspect nearly struck cop with vehicle

A driver who allegedly fled a traffic stop and nearly hit an officer was charged with a felony Friday in Mower County Court. Zane Martin ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Saturday, November 2, 2013 6:56 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Brownsdale police chief charged with criminal sexual conduct

Brownsdale Police Chief Jason Mindrup, who has been on administrative leave during a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigation, has been charged with criminal sexual conduct. ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, November 1, 2013 10:50 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Mother, son plead not guilty to stolen firearms

Two suspects accused of having stolen firearms pleaded not guilty Thursday in Mower County Court. Shannon Marie Huinker, 41, pleaded not guilty to felonies for ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, November 1, 2013 10:44 am

Faith

Missouri act brings gospel, faith and inspiration to Austin

Phil and Pam Morgan worked on another song for their upcoming album Wednesday in Missouri. In a way, it’s another “thank you” to God, and ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, November 1, 2013 10:43 am

News

Area veterans already inquiring about future burials at Fillmore County cemetery

Area veterans will soon have another option for their final resting place, and this one is a lot closer. A new state veterans cemetery is ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, November 1, 2013 10:31 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Needing things to do in November

The sugar rush is over, Halloween buffs. I hate to say this, but there is more eating to be had. This time, it’s for a ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, November 1, 2013 9:14 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Counterfeiting suspect charged with gross misdemeanors

Video surveillance may have helped police track down a man passing counterfeit bills in Austin. Austin police spoke with an employee at a local gas ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, October 31, 2013 10:21 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Robbery suspect allegedly spoke with clerk, then came back

A store clerk says the suspect in a Blooming Prairie robbery bought items and held a conversation within an hour of returning and robbing the ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 11:21 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Police report: Thieves hit construction site in Austin

Two contractors are missing thousands of dollars in tools after a reported burglary on Monday night in Austin. According to the police report, two contractors ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 10:35 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Traffic stop uncovers counterfeit bills

Austin Police found counterfeit $20 bills and marijuana Monday afternoon after a stopping a driver for swerving. Police stopped the vehicle at the 100 block ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 10:28 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Driver, infant go to hospital after accident in Austin

An infant and 40-year-old woman, both from Austin, went to the hospital Tuesday morning after another driver struck the vehicle they were in. The woman ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 10:27 am

Education

Board pleased with Sumner schedule

If anybody at Monday’s Austin Schools Board meeting had negative opinions about Sumner Elementary School’s 45/15 calendar, they didn’t voice them. Support for Sumner’s alternative ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, October 29, 2013 10:14 am

CHIPS

Appeals court affirms decision in Brownsdale CHIPS case

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld Mower County District Court’s decision to require a Brownsdale couple to regularly show human services they are administering ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, October 29, 2013 10:10 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Suspect pleads guilty, but can’t recall facts

A 35-year-old woman charged in Mower County Court for sexual acts with a boy younger than 13 accepted a plea agreement on Saturday. Lisa Marie ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, October 29, 2013 9:45 am

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