Columnists

Summer classes offer opportunities for children

“Mom! Dad! I am bored,” are words you will not hear from your child this summer if you ...

Columnists

Keep yards mowed, trimmed

We all enjoy spring and the warm weather that comes with it. It is this time of year ...

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Full Circle: No more Mr. and Mrs. D

For 40 years the folks in Austin have been hooked on Hookers. But, alas, the time has come ...

Agriculture

Legislative support needed for water quality project plan

On the banks of the Cedar River-Dobbins Creek confluence last summer, local leaders gathered to celebrate a giant ...

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Mower Refreshed: A new tool for accessing healthcare

Have you ever wondered: How do I decide when to get care? Where should I go when needing ...

Columnists

Vision 2020: Mark your calendars for Summer Kickoff

All of our Vision 2020 volunteers work hard, but we know how to have a good time, too. ...

Best Bets

Get out of your chairs and groove

Spring is about to get its soundtrack and the wheels to cruise with this weekend. From the big ...

Education

Packer Classic will support education efforts

The Austin Public Education Foundation will be hosting its 19th Annual Packer Classic golf fundraiser on July 18 ...

Al Batt

Al Batt: When accidents occur in the home, move someplace safer

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting When we began going steady in high school, she wore my class ...

Columnists

Hormel Historic Home offers guided tours to the public

Last week I mentioned Teddy Bear Tours, but did you know the Hormel Historic Home offers guided tours ...

Columnists

Senior center hosting Medicare seminar

If you are turning 65 or going on Medicare, here’s an opportunity for you to get the information ...

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Full Circle: Let’s eat Gramma

Come on now! Scaring Gramma like that isn’t very nice. But, more than anything, it just goes to ...

Agriculture

Reduce costs and burdens on farmers

As farmers wind down planting operations it’s important to acknowledge that southern Minnesota’s farm economy is weakening. Low ...

Al Batt

Al Batt: Popcorn chewing drowns out cellphone calls in movie theaters

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting Hello, officer. Where were you between five and six? Kindergarten. Driving by ...

Columnists

Vision 2020: Opportunities abound for biking, summer

Now that spring has finally (knock on wood) turned the corner, it’s time for all of us to ...

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