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Bells ring louder in 2013: Salvation Army shatters annual kettle drive goal

The Salvation Army kettle drive may be complete, but the those little bells are still echoing. That’s a welcome change, as last year the Austin ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, January 3, 2014 8:40 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Sounding it out in multiple ways

The holiday excitement and its many events have come and gone. So it’s back to school for the boys and girls, and back to auditions, ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, January 3, 2014 8:22 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

First suspect denies selling oxycontin pills

One of two men suspected of illegally dealing prescription painkillers over the past months in Austin pleaded not guilty on Thursday. Jonathan Duane Hegna, 23, ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, January 2, 2014 1:49 pm

Archive

One wife reaches $100K settlement in 2012 fatal crash

Second woman still suing alleged driver; criminal case still headed for jury trial Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, January 1, 2014 7:24 am

Faith

Congregation finds new home

Several years ago, a few families met in an Austin couple’s home to talk about God. That was church. In just the past month, that ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, December 27, 2013 11:23 am

Education

Renewable energy gets push locally for 2014

Renewable energy advocates are eager for more than just a New Year’s celebration next week. On Jan. 1, provisions of Minnesota’s Solar Incentive Program take ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, December 27, 2013 11:11 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Fleeing suspect, alleged thief pleads not guilty

An accused thief, whom authorities allegedly chased at speeds of more than 100 mph in November, has pleaded not guilty to four charges in Mower ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, December 27, 2013 10:59 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Vehicle thief changes plea to guilty

A felon convicted of multiple past vehicle thefts pleaded guilty to another charge of vehicle theft. Dylan Arthur Leeper, 20, of Austin, pleaded guilty to ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, December 26, 2013 10:04 am

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A home for worship: Leader of Sudanese congregation finds peace on Christmas

As snow fell upon Austin on Christmas Eve, it appeared Mathiang Akoi’s chance to celebrate a traditional midnight church service would disappear again. Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, December 25, 2013 8:06 am

Faith

Gift is in the giving: Family continues honoring relative’s memory with free dinner

About a dozen family members set tables, organized the kitchen, prepped food and bickered with each other Tuesday morning. Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, December 25, 2013 8:01 am

News

Christmas Special: From the North Pole to Austin

Austin’s favorite elf, Mary Elf, talks to the Herald about her thoughts on Christmas, Santa and safety this year. One of Santa’s helpers and Austin’s ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, December 24, 2013 10:20 am

News

Youth For Christ names location

South Central Minnesota Youth for Christ has announced it will move into the building at 400 Third Ave. NW in Austin. The area YFC has ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, December 24, 2013 10:15 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Vehicle with keys in ignition stolen

Austin police are looking for a vehicle that was reported stolen over the weekend. According to the report, a 27-year-old woman told police on Saturday ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, December 24, 2013 10:05 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Witnesses: Shot fired during Austin bar robbery

An armed robber allegedly fired a gun inside an Austin bar Saturday morning before escaping with an undisclosed amount of cash. Nobody was struck or ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, December 23, 2013 10:07 am

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Duo charged for dealing prescription painkillers

Two men suspected of illegally dealing prescription painkillers over the past months in Austin were arrested last week and charged in Mower County Court. Jonathan ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Sunday, December 22, 2013 2:10 pm

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