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Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Traffic stop uncovers large quantity of meth

Two Brownsdale residents face felony charges after they were arrested on Thanksgiving, reportedly carrying 29 grams of methamphetamine. Michael Charles Frost, 25, and Melissa Ann ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, December 3, 2013 10:55 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Pedestrian hit in Austin Saturday

A pedestrian went to the hospital in Austin on Saturday after he was reportedly hit by a vehicle. The 44-year-old man was struck by a ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, December 3, 2013 10:44 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Car missing since July now reported as stolen

An Austin woman who has not seen her car since July has reported it as stolen. According to the Austin Police Department’s report, the 48-year-old ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, December 3, 2013 10:44 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Austin native to captain Navy ship

Hans DeFor, 1988 Austin High School graduate and son of Stephen DeFor and Donna DeFor, will become a captain in the Navy. Cmdr. DeFor will ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, December 3, 2013 10:39 am

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Council approves plan to annex 28 township properties

The Austin City Council approved a resolution to annex 28 Austin Township properties into the city of Austin at Monday night’s meeting. The Austin Township ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, December 3, 2013 10:31 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Victim shot by pellet gun at Austin gas station

A 29-year-old Austin man was shot by a pellet gun Sunday night while walking into the Pilot truck stop just off of Interstate 90. According ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, December 2, 2013 10:29 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Home stretch to holiday

For those who are relaxing or even working on this Friday — not scrambling in the chaos to snatch up Black Friday deals — here ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, November 29, 2013 11:02 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

BP car enthusiast, business man will be missed

Blooming Prairie lost a car aficionado, reliable business partner and friend on Saturday night when Gregory Dean Peterson, 53, of Medford, unexpectedly passed away. Greg ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, November 29, 2013 10:59 am

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A season of need: During busiest season, Salvation Army seeking more resources

Just before 1 p.m. Friday, a few people wait in a brisk wind outside the Salvation Army’s main doors on First Avenue Northeast. One needs ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, November 28, 2013 10:53 am

Business

Austin Quiznos leads nation in leukemia fundraiser

Quiznos Subs in Austin and its customers topped the world in a recent leukemia fundraiser. The Austin Quiznos placed first among all Quiznos in the ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, November 28, 2013 6:10 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

A sense of accomplishment: Volunteering has been rewarding for Riverland student

Danielle Mork hurried back from the overstock room with another load of food. “It’s never slow,” she said. “There’s always something to do.” Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, November 28, 2013 4:43 am

Fire

House destroyed by fire; family OK

A family lost its home but escaped without injuries Tuesday night. The Rose Creek Fire Department and Mower County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a house ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, November 27, 2013 10:34 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Officials: Bellrichard threatens to set fire to homes of attorneys, cop

Austin resident Loren Bellrichard — recently accused of escaping from custody and stalking a victim younger than 18 — has now been charged for allegedly ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, November 27, 2013 10:33 am

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Official speaks in Austin about plan to offer sober rides

An ongoing conversation about a program that would offer sober rides home in several communities has caught some attention in Austin. Nancy Franke Wilson, contracted ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, November 27, 2013 10:06 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Bellrichard pleads not guilty to escaping custody

A Mower County inmate, charged with a felony for not returning to jail after getting a furlough to attend a funeral, has pleaded not guilty ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, November 26, 2013 10:12 am

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