Al Batt
Just in time for Halloween come boxelder bug zombies
My wife found her workplace invaded by boxelder bugs. Some of bugs assumed positions on the floor. Each ...
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Caravan du Nord rocking on through
Some of Minnesota’s best independent music artists hit the Historic Paramount Theatre stage at 6:30 p.m. this Friday, ...
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Paying the price
In the past, this space has carried criticism of Congress and the White House for their mutual failure ...
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Grandstand a rich piece of history
The historic grandstand is being torn down? It saddens me that Austin is losing another part of its ...
Columnists
Taking the whole Bible as the Bible
Having written here about the inappropriateness and even invalidity of picking and choosing from the Bible what pleases ...
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Cut reserves first
On Sept. 11, Mower County commissioners approved a double-digit tax levy increase for 2013, noting as they did ...
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Jon Venzer comes to Austin for KSMQ benefit
Grammy Award-winning songwriter, Jon Venzer will be grace the Historic Paramount Theatre stage at 7:30 p.m., this Friday. ...
Blogs
What a cruel joke: Car picks bad time to puke
I always joked my 2000 Ford Taurus would die on me at the worst possible time, and that ...
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Warm welcome
Recently the city of Austin showed me its true colors when it feted both June Kjome and me ...
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Rich Murray earns an ‘F’ for unrealized promises
As a mom and a teacher, I admit I have high expectations for those around me. And I ...
Columnists
Picking and choosing can be harmful
American freedom is precious and wonderful, including that of thought, speech, religion, and association. We are free, for ...
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Focus on fire safety
The Austin Fire Department will kick off Fire Safety Week on Monday, and everyone should take time to ...
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‘My Fair Lady’ hits the Paramount
“My Fair Lady” opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York on March 15, 1956 where it ...
Election 2012
Poll: Who will you vote for, Sparks or Anderson?
Which candidate will you vote for in the race for Minnesota Senate District 27?
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Support the library
Starting today and going through Saturday, the Austin Public Library is holding its semi-annual book sale. We encourage ...
SportsPlus
Jonathan Marchessault Injury Status – Predators vs. Wild Injury Report January 18
As they get ready to meet the Minnesota Wild (27-14-4) on Saturday, January 18 at Bridgestone Arena, with…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Saturday, January 18
There is one game on the college basketball schedule on Saturday that feature a ranked team. That matchup…
Divisional Round Anytime Touchdown Scorers: Best Bets and Odds
If you’re looking for Week 2 anytime TD prop bets, you’ve come to the right place. There are…
Where to Watch Nashville Predators vs. Minnesota Wild on TV or Streaming Live – January 18
NHL play on Saturday includes the Nashville Predators (15-22-7) hosting the Minnesota Wild (27-14-4) at Bridgestone Arena, starting…
How to Watch the NBA Today, January 18
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves take the court in one of six exciting games on the NBA…