Mower County
Summerset returns to RCC with ‘Souvenir’
After the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled last season and impacted this year, Summerset Theatre will finally return to the Frank W. Bridges Theatre at Riverland Community ...
Mike Stoll, Author at Austin Daily Herald
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Suspects sought in county burglaries
Law enforcement is looking for information that could lead to arrests after two recent burglaries in Mower County. According to Mower County Chief Deputy Mark ...
by Mike Stoll, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 6:34 pm
Mower County
Dexter man scammed by false job posting
Law enforcement is advising residents to research companies offering online jobs after a Dexter man was scammed by a fake job posting. According to Mower ...
by Mike Stoll, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 6:32 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
1 taken to hospital after Friday domestic shooting
One individual was injured during a Friday night shooting at a southeast Austin residence. According to Austin Police Chief David McKichan, police responded to a ...
by Mike Stoll, Monday, July 26, 2021 10:14 am
Mower County
‘It’s been quite a ride’
Rep. Patricia Mueller reflects on her first session in the State Legislature Being elected to the Minnesota State Legislature involves a degree of on the ...
by Mike Stoll, Friday, July 23, 2021 6:15 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Woman charged as accessory to shooting in southeast Austin
An Austin woman arrested after allegedly fleeing police in a vehicle used to pick up a shooting suspect made her first appearance in Mower County ...
by Mike Stoll, Friday, July 23, 2021 6:12 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Austin man charged with narcotic sales
An Austin man who allegedly sold heroin and methamphetamine to a police informant made his first appearance on Friday in Mower County District Court. Terry ...
by Mike Stoll, Friday, July 23, 2021 6:10 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Stolen vehicle recovered after police chase
The Austin Police Department is looking for information that could lead to the arrest of three suspects who allegedly stole a vehicle from an Austin ...
by Mike Stoll, Friday, July 23, 2021 10:23 am
Mower County
Mower County deputy recognized for “hat trick” DWI arrests
Mower County Deputy Sheriff Jamie Meyer was presented on Thursday with a Minnesota Department of Public Safety – Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS) “hat trick” ...
by Mike Stoll, Thursday, July 22, 2021 5:00 pm
Local Government
Council awards street bid, approves ArtWorks Festival application
The Austin City Council voted unanimously in favor of awarding a street extension project bid to Ulland Brothers, Inc. during its regular meeting Monday evening. ...
by Mike Stoll, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:47 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
1 charged with possessing meth, receiving stolen motorcycle
Juan Manuel Ordaz Sanchez, 21, of Austin has been charged with felony third-degree drugs – possess 10 grams or more of a narcotic drug other ...
by Mike Stoll, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:28 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Man who threatened woman with hammer charged Friday
An Austin man who allegedly threatened a woman with a hammer and smashed the windows of her vehicle made his first appearance on Friday in ...
by Mike Stoll, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:27 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
One arrested after shots fired in Southeast Austin
An Austin woman was arrested after police responded to a report of shots fired early Tuesday morning. According to Austin Police Chief David McKichan, Austin ...
by Mike Stoll, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 11:08 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
2 injured in Monday accidents
Two individuals had to be treated for non-life threatening injuries after two accidents on Monday. The first accident occurred at about 1:20 p.m. on Monday ...
by Mike Stoll, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 9:19 am
Mower County
A passion for history: Meet new HHH Executive Director Cindy Meany
On May 17, Cindy Meany officially took over the reins of the Hormel Historic Home from outgoing director Holly Johnson. As the new director, the ...