Business
Hormel corporate workers pledge record $275,915 to United Way
Diane Baker likes to say Hormel Foods Corp. workers make her first year leading the annual United Way ...
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Others’ Opinion: Moses doesn’t have enough mass to move this ‘Exodus’
Batman leads his people to the promised land in “Exodus: Gods and Kings.” The superhero vibe is not just ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: Don’t criticize anyone who prepares food
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: I missed the lutefisk feed. My car wouldn’t start. What was wrong ...
Business
Oscarson: Attend TNT to learn about budget, services
The county will hold its annual budget meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday in the Mower County Board ...
Education
ECFE gets in the spirit; Santa Workshop planned for Dec. 11
Are you looking for a fun event geared for the entire family, but especially for children birth through ...
Editorials
Our Opinion: Nature center deserves the attention; Interpretive center, book project are good for the community
We are pleased to see so much attention given of late to the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. ...
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Others’ Opinion: What’s right about low gas prices?
As we benefit from the lowest gas prices in five years, we would do well to recall how ...
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‘Tis the season to support Austin Area Foundation
If you wanted to make a difference in Austin in 2014, now’s the time. The end of the year ...
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Others’ Opinion; Hoping for healing in Ferguson
The CNN split-screen told the story: While President Obama urged calm from the White House Monday night, fires ...
Columnists
William Hume: Austin well placed for rail future
In my opinion, Austin has a rail transportation future unique to anything else in Minnesota. With relentless ambition, directed ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: Eat cake because somewhere it’s someone’s birthday
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: I stepped on my eyeglasses and crushed them. I’m so thankful. Thankful? ...
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Lifeguard training returns to Austin’s YMCA
Are you interested in becoming an American Red Cross Lifeguard? The December American Red Cross Lifeguarding Class will ...
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Celebrations brings Austin together; Shop local for the holidays and throughout the year
The sights and sounds of the holiday season will be celebrated throughout Austin during a series of ...
Education
Students’ music will create holiday cheer
Austin Public Schools has outstanding music and fine arts programs, and incredibly talented young people who participate in ...
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Historical Society deserves to receive increased support
I would guess that almost everyone reading this pays taxes. Whether everyone enjoys paying taxes is another matter ...
SportsPlus
Will Marco Rossi Score a Goal Against the Golden Knights on January 12?
Should you bet on Marco Rossi to score a goal when the Minnesota Wild and the Vegas Golden…
Will Matthew Boldy Score a Goal Against the Golden Knights on January 12?
Should you bet on Matthew Boldy to score a goal when the Minnesota Wild and the Vegas Golden…
Will Joel Eriksson Ek Score a Goal Against the Golden Knights on January 12?
For people looking to wager on the upcoming matchup between the Minnesota Wild and the Vegas Golden Knights…
Buy Tickets for Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild on January 12
Mark Stone and Marco Rossi will be two of the best players to watch when the Vegas Golden…
Ryan Hartman Player Prop Bets for the Wild vs. Golden Knights Game – January 12
Ryan Hartman and the Minnesota Wild will play on Sunday at 8:00 PM ET, versus the Vegas Golden…