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Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Rose Creek city clerk accused of swindling

The Rose Creek city clerk faces felony charges for allegedly swindling thousands of dollars from three rural townships that help fund the Rose Creek Fire ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, January 29, 2014 10:13 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Guns recovered; suspect arrested

Two stolen guns are off the streets, and a suspect is in the Mower County jail after Austin police made an arrest Wednesday morning. Officers ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, January 29, 2014 10:02 am

FEATURE SPOT — COURTS AND CRIME

‘He loved the outdoors’ Former Austin resident, Eric Lindquist, nature enthusiast dies after falling in Minnesota River

As Bruce Lindquist scoured the edges of a river Thursday in Shakopee, he already feared the worst outcome. His 37-year-old son, Eric Lindquist – an ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, January 28, 2014 12:58 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

New police chief on patrol in Brownsdale

Brownsdale’s newest police chief is settling into his role. Chief Aaron Kjome took Brownsdale’s vacant police position after he was hired during a city council ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, January 28, 2014 10:57 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

Still not in from the cold: Latest batch of winter weather could bring 2 to 4 inches of snow Thursday

Wind, cold, snow: None of them are giving up in Austin. Tuesday’s forecast calls for breezy conditions, with a high of 2 below 0, according ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, January 28, 2014 10:44 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

Hayfield annual celebration to downsize: Hey Days scrapped; chicken fry to continue

Hayfield’s annual town celebration, Hey Days, has faded away. Organizers discussed the future of the annual event and determined they no longer had enough volunteer ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, January 28, 2014 9:37 am

Propane

A ghastly issue: Midwest propane market remains out of control

For many rural Midwest homeowners, the sound of a rumbling propane tanker in the driveway or the sight of an invoice hanging from the door ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, January 27, 2014 10:50 am

News

Lions annual pancake feed set for next Thursday

For the 55th straight year, there will be pancakes, and lots of them. The Austin Noon Lions Club will do fundraising with flapjacks during its ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Saturday, January 25, 2014 3:52 pm

Education

Pacelli bee is sibling rivalry

It came down to a sibling rivalry. But again, Shane DeSilva is the Pacelli spelling bee champion. His sister, sixth-grader Shenali DeSilva, took second place. ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, January 24, 2014 1:54 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Alleged bank robber pleads not guilty

The suspect who allegedly robbed an Austin bank to buy cigarettes pleaded not guilty Thursday in Mower County Court. Scott Allen Olson, 48, of Austin, ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, January 24, 2014 11:47 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Eat, be merry, or plan to get married

It’s all good-spirited, family friendly fun this weekend through next week in Austin. Stuff the bellies. Listen to some soothing music. Support a local organization, ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, January 24, 2014 11:43 am

Business

Homeowners feel sting of propane shortage

As costs skyrocket, Midwesterners who heat their homes with liquid petroleum and distributors who deliver it are increasingly upset — perplexed while nothing has stopped ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, January 24, 2014 11:41 am

Agriculture

Water funds trickle into area

$47K will help Turtle Creek watershed, Cedar River Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, January 23, 2014 1:34 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Police reports: Jan. 18-21

Police reports from Jan. 18 through Jan. 21 Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, January 22, 2014 2:01 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Court upholds attacker’s sentence: Judge denies convict’s appeal from baseball bat attack case

An assailant sentenced to 20 years in prison for striking another man in the head with a baseball bat in Austin has lost his appeal. ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, January 22, 2014 10:38 am

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