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Leo Augusta Children’s Academy to receive $750K grant
The Leo Augusta Children’s Academy in Blooming Prairie recently received a big boost from the Department of Employment ...
News
She left the U of M to be a single mom in 1980. Now, at 78, she’s graduating
By Sam Stroozas When Kay Lacher got divorced in 1973, she says she had a dime to her ...
Education
Strength & Resilience
Riverland holds in-person commencement exercises For the first time since 2019 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Riverland ...
Business
Leo Augusta, Akkerman join forces
Center slated to open early June In just about a months time, the Leo Augusta Children’s Academy, in ...
Education
Noon Kiwanis Student of the Month
Austin Noon Kiwanis has selected Ingrid Dolan Peterson, a senior at Austin High School, as their Student of ...
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Education Briefs
Minnesota State University-Mankato Spring 2022 Graduation List Adams Meg Finbraaten, MA, Industrl/Organizatl Psychology Tyler Hanson, BS, Computer Engineering ...
Education
In Your Community: Masons host dinner for scholarship winners
At a May 3 dinner gathering, four students received scholarships from Fidelity Lodge No. 39 and Unity Chapter ...
Education
In Your Community: SMEC, area students get look at careers
Students from several area districts came to the Southern Minnesota Education Consortium for a career expo last Friday. ...
Education
Pair of Pacelli students take the initiative to help their school and fellow citizens
You don’t have to look too far to find good role models in Austin. That’s what a pair ...
Education
APS Column: New beginnings: Reimaging learning in Austin
By Jessica Cabeen Ellis Middle School principal This past year Austin Public Schools opened Austin Online Academy, a ...
Education
APS hires new Banfield Principal
Austin Public Schools has hired Liz Johnson as the new principal at Banfield Elementary School. Johnson has extensive ...
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Austin Public Schools hires new AHS assistant principal, Ellis Dean of Students
Austin Public Schools has announced the hiring of Kim Goblirsch as the new assistant principal at Austin High ...
Education
Austin’s More Than Pink program hosting fundraiser
Austin’s More Than Pink program will be holding a fundraiser from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 23 at ...
Education
Celebration this weekend for AHS’ north side
Big events typically start with the singing of the “Star Spangled Banner.” Nearly 100 years ago, however, the ...
Agriculture
Students chosen as top Agricultural Education Achievers
A trio of area students have been recognized as Top Agricultural Education Achievers by the Minnesota FFA Association. ...
SportsPlus
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Tuesday, November 26
The Tuesday college basketball schedule has plenty of quality competition in store. Our computer model has suggested picks…
Will Kirill Kaprizov Score a Goal Against the Jets on November 25?
When the Minnesota Wild take on the Winnipeg Jets on Monday at 8:00 PM ET, will Kirill Kaprizov…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Tuesday, November 26
The Duke Blue Devils versus the Kansas Jayhawks is one of six games on the college basketball schedule…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Tuesday, November 26
Ranked teams will be on Tuesday’s college basketball schedule for four games, including the South Dakota State Jackrabbits…
Timberwolves vs. Rockets Injury Report Today – November 26
The Houston Rockets’ (12-6) injury report has just one player listed as they prepare for their Tuesday, November…