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Courts and Crime

Two convicted of felonies in 2012 check-cashing scheme

Two women involved in a 2012 check-cashing scheme were convicted of felonies Friday in Mower County Court. Lilly Ann Garcia, 26, and Irma Aide Sanchez, ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Sunday, August 4, 2013 5:59 am

Crown College

Longtime pastor will retire, but won’t go too far

After 32 years of shaking hands and mailing cards, a soft-spoken storyteller with a notable chuckle will retire from the ministry. Well, mostly. One can ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, August 2, 2013 5:01 pm

Austin

Best Bets: Here come the crowds

It’s only fair I write about Mower County’s biggest ag, 4-H, grandstand and carnival celebrations of the year (pun completely intended). In the meantime, check ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, August 2, 2013 10:42 am

Austin High School

Setting a lighter mood for lunchtime

Mural project bringing the walls of AHS lunchroom to life Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, August 1, 2013 10:44 am

Assault

Assault suspect charged with felonies

A 23-year-old — convicted of misdemeanors in five different criminal cases since this May — has been charged with two felonies for an alleged attack. ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, July 31, 2013 8:35 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Police: Garage sale signs have their place

For those wondering why their garage sale signs are disappearing, there may be a simple answer: city ordinance. The Austin Police Department has removed several ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, July 30, 2013 12:00 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Accused assailant threw strollers, strangled woman

A 23-year-old with previous assault convictions is in the Mower County jail and may face more charges for violence. Police arrested the Austin man after ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, July 29, 2013 10:49 am

art

Art reflecting business

Rochester man leaves artist’s impression on the back of Simplified Technology Read more

by Matt Peterson, Saturday, July 27, 2013 5:31 pm

News

Fun on the road and in Austin

Get off the couches and out of town this weekend, but make sure to be back for more fun next week. Albert Lea and Hayfield ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, July 26, 2013 11:11 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Suspect admits to sexual misconduct in two of four cases

The suspect in multiple criminal sexual conduct cases that popped up earlier this year has changed his plea to guilty in two cases. Todd Richard ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, July 26, 2013 10:56 am

News

Author, speaker to unveil book at Gymocha

A tragedy does not have to take over a person’s life. That’s what “edusuader” Eric Shoars wants people to know and will explain next week ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, July 26, 2013 10:47 am

News

Fifth-grader leads effort for First United Methodist cleanup

Thanks to the efforts of a fifth-grader, a local church will grow a little closer in fellowship this afternoon. First United Methodist Church youth coordinator ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, July 26, 2013 10:45 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Victim says suspected kidnapper tried to remove pacemaker, pulled out dentures

A Lyle man was in court Thursday afternoon to face charges that allege he pulled a woman’s dentures out, took her glasses, tried to remove ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, July 26, 2013 7:02 am

Archive

Report: Suspect taunts officers before arrest

After a heated argument and scuffle with a suspect, and twice shocking him with a Taser, police and deputies arrested an Austin man Wednesday night. ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, July 25, 2013 10:53 am

Archive

Sheriff on lookout for stolen generators

The Mower County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two generators after a rural man reported them missing from his shed. According to the owner, two ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, July 25, 2013 6:01 am

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