Al Batt

Al Batt: Around Easter, elders lose fillings eating Peeps

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: Here’s a photo of the chicken coop I built. Why does your ...

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Poll: What should the city of Austin do about the vacant city administrator position?

Columnists

Don’t turn a blind eye to signs of climate change

By Jennifer Vogt-Erickson Guest Columnist It’s Earth Day 2014. If it’s nice outside, I’ll rake leaves during my ...

Columnists

Minimum wage, equal pay for women, increase will benefit families

Before kicking off a week-long recess, the DFL-led legislature took some significant steps to strengthen Minnesota families. On ...

Al Batt

Exits are on the way out

Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting: “I wish I were someone else.” “Don’t wish that.” “Don’t you ever ...

Education

Get children in the zone all summer long at Pacelli

Parents, summer is almost here. This is an exciting time for your children to sleep-in, relax, play and ...

Editorials

Our Opinion: With warmer weather comes the need for caution

With temperatures in the upper 60s this week, there have been lots of people, pets and bicycles out. ...

Business

Speak out about wage bill

Earlier this week, the Minnesota House and Senate DFL leadership agreed on legislation that will dramatically raise Minnesota’s ...

Columnists

Getting out to walk for Autism

You may have seen posters around town or on the Hormel Historic Home Facebook page with information regarding ...

Best Bets

Best Bets: A taste of Mower this weekend

It’s another wonderful weekend in Austin and there’s plenty to see and do. Check out some of these ...

Faith

It should be source of comfort that Christ suffered

We have arrived at the point in our Passion History readings during this season of Lent where we ...

Al Batt

Al Batt: The right feed brings the cows home

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: I slipped and fell while ice fishing. Did the other fishermen laugh? ...

Columnists

April is Autism Awareness Month

I am looking forward to April for many reasons. The first being the promise of warmer weather. I guess ...

Best Bets

Best Bets: When the fun comes around

Music, comedy and more await area residents this weekend as Austin warms up to a good time this ...

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Team taking a look at wellness in Austin’s Latino population

LatinoSaludables is comprised of a truly diverse group of community members working to make healthier choices easier for ...

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