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Suspect who tossed pistol convicted for no permit

A 21-year-old man accused last year of chasing two people while he had a gun was convicted on a gross misdemeanor charge Thursday in Mower ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, June 28, 2013 7:01 am

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Traffic stop lands nearly four-year prison sentence

An Austin man caught with a stash of meth after a traffic stop in February was sentenced to 45 months in prison Thursday in Mower ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, June 28, 2013 6:50 am

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More than 800 attended breakfast on the farm

The skies cleared, and people showed up in healthy numbers for this year’s Breakfast on the Farm, held last weekend near Adams. Owners Jim and ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, June 27, 2013 5:58 pm

Agriculture

State report outlines high nitrate levels in Cedar, but CRWD officials not surprised

MINNEAPOLIS — State regulators cited agricultural tiling as a major reason for rising nitrate levels in southern Minnesota surface waters, and a local watershed specialist ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, June 27, 2013 10:57 am

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Laptop missing after break-in; door left shattered

The owner of Kelly Carpets on Main Street in Austin arrived to a busted front door and missing cash register Tuesday morning in Austin. The ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, June 26, 2013 11:08 am

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Suspect charged with stealing fireworks

An Austin man who allegedly stole more than $10,000 worth of fireworks over the weekend faces two felony charges after police say they found more ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, June 26, 2013 11:06 am

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23-year-old facing choking charge

A suspect who allegedly strangled a woman with an extension cord and dumped chocolate milk on her faces felony and misdemeanor assault charges. Christopher Maricle, ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, June 26, 2013 11:05 am

Grand Meadow

Vintage baseball game returning to Meadowfest

Grand Meadow is gearing up for three days of shows, music, games and history lessons. Meadowfest 2013 will kick off this Friday with Bingo, a ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, June 26, 2013 10:59 am

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Lyle continues what it started before anyone

Mower County will stay true to its roots this summer with Lyle Independence Days Celebration, the first of such celebrations in the county. The festivities ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, June 26, 2013 10:49 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Police recover $10K of stolen fireworks

A police officer reportedly foiled a local man’s plan to steal more than $10,000 in fireworks over the weekend. The officer spoke with the suspect ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10:59 am

News

Friday competition lands $3K for Austin skatepark

A competition and fundraiser held at the skatepark in Austin last Friday drew more than just a crowd; it drew $3,181 for new equipment and ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10:58 am

Agriculture

Lyle farmer, area ag producers receive state grants for equipment upgrades

Adam Franzen was simply in the right place at the right time when he heard about a grant program that could help his farm. After ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10:41 am

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Suspect allegedly strangles woman, pours chocolate milk on her

An early morning argument allegedly led a 23-year-old man to strangle a woman with an extension cord and dump chocolate milk all over a home ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, June 24, 2013 1:01 pm

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Police recover more than $10K of fireworks from garage, arrest suspect

An officer reportedly foiled a local man’s plan to steal more than $10,000 in fireworks over the weekend. The officer spoke with the suspect on ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, June 24, 2013 12:59 pm

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A soaked summer

Weekend rain, potential storms raise flood concern The rain-soaked saga continues. Southeastern Minnesota could be in for more storms throughout Tuesday, and with already-saturated soils ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, June 24, 2013 10:51 am

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