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Dexter festival returns after year off

After a year off, a small-town celebration will return to Dexter. Sunflower Daze, which is held every other year, will be held this Saturday in ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:50 am

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More fun south of the border

Small-town folks just south of the border will kick off mid-June with a hot bowl of Oatmeal Days. St. Ansgar Oatmeal Days will be held ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:49 am

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Geneva rally calls all bikers

Phoenix Bike Rally will be held June 27, 28 and 29 at Harmony Park in Geneva, Minn. Gates open at 10 a.m. that Thursday, with ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:47 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Vandal puts holes in walls of Fourth Ave. NW home

Austin Police are looking for suspects after a local property owner reported extensive damage to an Austin home. Police received the report shortly before 2 ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:44 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Police report: Intoxicated bicyclist crashes into trailer

An intoxicated bicyclist could face charges after running through a stop sign in Austin and crashing into an Austin Utilities trailer on Tuesday. According to ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:43 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Child punishment charges could be dismissed

The second woman accused in a September 2012 child punishment case — in which a 9-year-old was forced to hold milk jugs for hours — ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:42 am

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Late, wet spring causing influx of mosquitoes, ticks

Hike those socks over pant legs this summer, and keep the repellant handy. Experts say the mosquitoes, ticks and ants will be out in full ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:32 am

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Felony charge reduced to petty misdemeanor against Grand Meadow woman

Charges against a Grand Meadow woman — whom authorities believed was linked to a case involving methamphetamine in Dexter — were greatly reduced earlier this ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, June 12, 2013 11:19 am

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Fire destroys garage, firefighters save house

Firefighters prevented a house from going up in flames Wednesday morning near the Austin Country Club; however, a nearby garage and its contents were destroyed. ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, June 12, 2013 10:09 am

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Standoff suspect convicted of gross misdemeanors

An Austin man who reportedly pointed a loaded shotgun at his own chin while standing off with police one year ago was sentenced Monday in ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, June 12, 2013 9:30 am

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Getting away and getting hitched

A spectacular getaway wedding may seem like only a fancy dream for some people, but one local woman says such occasions are easier to organize ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, June 12, 2013 9:13 am

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A show of respect

When Mike Janning looks out his front window, he’s proud of his country. Over the weekend, some local soldiers and veterans helped him keep things ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, June 11, 2013 1:11 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Vandalism reported at Lions Park

The city of Austin has reported more spray paint vandalism, this time at Lions Park. According to the police report, somebody spray painted the inside ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, June 11, 2013 11:07 am

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Former Austinite pleads guilty to molesting child

A 20-year-old man accused of sexually molesting a young girl from 2007 to 2009 changed his plea to guilty Friday in Mower County Court. Ismael ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, June 10, 2013 10:50 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Second burglar receives same sentence from 2011 case

An Austin man was placed on 20 years’ probation Thursday for his role in a 2011 burglary. John Alfonso Perales, 26, was convicted in Mower ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, June 10, 2013 10:49 am

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