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Agriculture

Farmers delayed another week or more after snowfall

Mike Merten dug into a foot of snow last week, into the soil and removed several corn seeds he already planted for the season. This ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 9:33 am

News

Clean energy on the table: Advocates pushing for legislation this session

Local conservationists and clean energy advocates are pushing hard for state legislation that could greatly increase the renewable energy market in Minnesota. Advocates from Fresh ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 9:02 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Woman pleads guilty to two charges in weapons, drug case

One of two suspects charged for illegal gun possession and drug possession after a February traffic stop accepted a plea deal Friday in Mower County ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, May 6, 2013 2:15 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Rose Creek man convicted of domestic assault

A Rose Creek man accused of punching, strangling and forcing a woman to stay at home on Oct. 24, 2012, was convicted of domestic assault. ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, May 6, 2013 11:09 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Assailant sentenced to probation and community service

An Austin man was sentenced Friday in Mower County Court to probation and community service for assaulting his ex-girlfriend. Jarred Salisbury, 20, was convicted of ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, May 6, 2013 11:08 am

News

Poppe among those who blocked gun bill this session

In the midst of several significant bills swirling around the Minnesota House, Senate and conference committees, one topic will no longer be in the discussion ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, May 6, 2013 10:56 am

Archive

County will continue to monitor Brownsdale infant in CHIPS case

An infant who tested positive for HIV several months ago will remain in his parents’ custody, but only under county supervision, a Mower County District ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, May 6, 2013 9:42 am

beating

Couple pleads guilty in chase and fight

Two Austin suspects, who reportedly chased and beat up an Austin man who owed them money, changed their pleas to guilty Friday in Mower County ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Saturday, May 4, 2013 5:03 pm

Courts and Crime

Shotgun suspect takes plea deal

A suspect accused of pointing a shotgun at a woman in Austin on Jan. 13 has pleaded guilty in Mower County Court to terroristic threats, ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Saturday, May 4, 2013 5:01 pm

car

Driver puts out car fire with snow

A driver is OK after his car started on fire Thursday morning in Austin. According to the Austin Police Department’s report, the 25-year-old victim reported ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Saturday, May 4, 2013 4:42 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Snow makes for treacherous driving, causes crashes

Drivers continued to slide into ditches, get stuck and cause accidents as of Friday morning, according to local law enforcement. Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, May 3, 2013 10:53 am

Faith

Monson nominated to become bishop

Calmly and professionally, Pastor Glenn Monson described what could be significant news for him and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Monson is one of eight candidates ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, May 3, 2013 10:42 am

Faith

‘Shower of Stoles’ exhibit supports LGBT of faith

Seven members of First Congregational worked meticulously, well into the afternoon Friday as they hung 100 intricate, ministerial stoles. Their work was for more than ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, May 3, 2013 9:15 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Book buying and computers dying

It’s time to unplug this weekend, in some cases literally, and dig into a good book, some good music and some baseball fun. Sure, we ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, May 3, 2013 8:11 am

News

Austin shatters May snow record

For the first time ever on May 2, Austin has measurable snowfall, according to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, Wis. Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, May 2, 2013 11:52 am

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