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Photos: Austin prepares for the worst

Five firefighters, several local authorities and ambulance crews teamed up with the Austin Utilities for some hands-on emergency training Wednesday morning. Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, July 18, 2013 8:27 am

RSS General

New fruit fly threatens Minnesota berries

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A harmful new fruit fly is threatening Minnesota’s berry crops. The tiny spotted wing Drosophila is native to Asia. It was ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, July 17, 2013 11:13 am

Archive

Update: Hay pile likely causes shed fire

Fire destroyed a shed Tuesday afternoon northwest of Austin; however, the property owner was already in the process of tearing the structure down when flames ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, July 16, 2013 4:07 pm

News

Interstate 90 construction could extend 2 more weeks

Construction on Interstate 90 in the Austin area could extend two weeks past its projected completion date. The project, which began in late April and ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, July 16, 2013 2:36 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Update: Owner of black lab received citation after Dog Park attack

A pet owner was left with a veterinarian bill and no dog to show for it after her bichon was attacked and killed by a ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, July 16, 2013 11:03 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Laptop missing after burglary

An Austin homeowner is missing a laptop computer after someone allegedly broke into the victim’s house over the weekend. Police went to the 800 block ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, July 16, 2013 10:39 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Tennis team reports break-in, missing racket

The Austin High School tennis team is missing a $200 tennis racket after someone allegedly broke into a shed at Wescott Field and stole it. ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, July 16, 2013 10:38 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Accused assailant convicted of misdemeanor; felony dropped

An Austin man accused of punching a woman and briefly knocking her out in July 2012 has been convicted of a misdemeanor. Jorge Alfredo Ramirez, ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, July 16, 2013 10:37 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Owner at loss after dog killed at Austin Dog Park

A pet owner was left with a veterinarian bill and no dog to show for it after her bichon was attacked and killed by a ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, July 15, 2013 1:12 pm

News

Fun Days return to Rose Creek

The small town celebration, bike-pedaling action and onstage entertainment continue this weekend. Keep passing summertime with these fun opportunities. 1. Run to Rose Creek Austin’s ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, July 12, 2013 10:14 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Brother’s kidney donation is a ‘priceless gift’

Nancy Kirsch can’t eat leftovers more than a day old. She can’t dig in her garden, and she has to pop pills like they’re Skittles ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, July 8, 2013 12:36 pm

Best Bets

Best bets: Freedom, fitness and flapjacks

The Fourth of July has passed. To many, that signals the downhill slide toward the end of summer. But the fun’s not over yet, Austin, ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, July 5, 2013 10:46 am

Agriculture

Crops emerge, but late and not in all fields

Southern Minnesota fields are turning from brown and black to green, but at this point in the year, that’s not saying much. Furthermore, plenty of ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:11 am

News

Little Miss Sparkler, Mr. Firecracker crowned as Freedom Fest gets underway

Madison Day, 5, and Liam Mayers, 6, were crowned as Little Miss Sparkler and Mr. Firecracker during this year’s pageant at the Paramount Theatre in ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, July 4, 2013 7:51 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Unruly suspect charged with felony property damage, minor consumption

A Kasson man arrested for allegedly shattering a glass door at El Parral and who was already wanted on a property damage warrant was charged ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 10:56 am

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