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Best Bets: Falling out of summer

School is back in full swing, and the small-town celebrations have come and gone. But summer isn’t officially over. Unless the calendar is wrong, there ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, September 13, 2013 11:10 am

Local Government

Highway 63 construction will cause lengthy detours in 2014

A 10-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 63 will receive a touch-up next summer, Minnesota Department of Transportation representatives said during a picnic in Racine on ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, September 13, 2013 11:09 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Dealer pleads guilty to drug charges

A drug dealer has admitted she is guilty after selling narcotics to a confidential informant. Amy Ann Kujak, 24, of Austin, pleaded guilty Thursday to ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, September 13, 2013 11:06 am

Business

Just in time for lunch

Austinites have another speedy option for subs and sandwiches. Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, September 11, 2013 10:55 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Area teens injured in ATV accident

Two Austin teens were reportedly injured when they both fell off of an ATV on Monday afternoon near Brownsdale. According to the Mower County Sheriff’s ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, September 11, 2013 10:43 am

Faith

A lifelong dedication: Couple celebrates 70 years together, countless stories

On any given morning, one can find Alfred and Elner Pehl splitting a light breakfast at Hy-Vee. Later, they retire to their assigned chairs at ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, September 10, 2013 10:15 am

Education

School district to add Spanish-speaking success coach

The Austin Public Schools board approved an updated integration budget Monday that will add another success coach within the school district. Board members unanimously approved ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, September 10, 2013 10:01 am

News

Another scorcher: Heat index could break 100 in Austin

The heat hasn’t yet given up on summer. The National Weather Service in La Crosse, Wis., reports southeastern Minnesota and northern Iowa will be blasted ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, September 9, 2013 11:00 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Owner missing small dog, says it was stolen

An Austin woman is looking for one of her dogs after she reported it was stolen on Sunday night. The 31-year-old victim told police her ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, September 9, 2013 10:36 am

Courts and Crime

Alleged marijuana grower faces felonies

After a traffic accident allegedly led police to a marijuana growing operation on Tuesday, an Austin man faces two felony charges. William Marvin Boyenga, 52, ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Sunday, September 8, 2013 8:02 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Three assailants all plead guilty in February attack

A third man involved in a February attack outside of an Austin gas station pleaded guilty Thursday in Mower County Court. Luis Rodriguez, 27, of ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, September 6, 2013 11:12 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

18-year-old pleads guilty to damaging property at El Parral

A Kasson man arrested for shattering a glass door at El Parral Ballroom on June 29 changed his plea to guilty Thursday in Mower County ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, September 6, 2013 11:12 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Football, food and faith this weekend

Tailgating is a fitting way to kick off this weekend, with high school football on Friday, NFL football on Sunday, and even football during church. ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, September 6, 2013 11:04 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Owner reflects on armed robbery: Businessman chased gunman out of his store with scissors

Alioune Ndiaye knows not to bring scissors to a gunfight, but last Friday instincts got in the way. Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, September 4, 2013 11:42 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Traffic violation ends with marijuana bust

What could have been a simple traffic violation Tuesday in Austin reportedly ended with police confiscating a marijuana growing operation and arresting a man. Police ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, September 4, 2013 11:29 am

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