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Annual coffee party coming up Wednesday

The date is almost here. On Wednesday we will be hosting our annual Winter Coffee Party.  Let’s say ...

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1 wounded in school shooting, ‘could have been much worse’

WEST LIBERTY, Ohio — A school shooting that left one student hospitalized and others scrambling out classroom windows ...

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SE Minnesota fares well on third quarter growth

The Southeast Minnesota region is expected to see normal or increased economic growth over the next several months, ...

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Editorial: Don’t become a statistic this holiday season

The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are among the top holidays with the highest percentage of drunken driving-related fatalities ...

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The arts are a gift to Austin

Merry Christmas, Austin! The Austin Area Commission for the Arts wrapped up a gift for you. It’s sitting ...

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Letter: Hormel Institute thanks Austin for its support

Dear Friends in the Community, It is with a very grateful heart that we at The Hormel Institute, ...

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Merry Christmas to all from the HHH

You are likely reading this between holiday activities, or maybe you’ve already participated in some or will be ...

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Youth to get a chance to check out archery

We will offer the Intro to Archery on Tuesday for a cost of $10 for those 9 to ...

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Stay on track with healthy holiday goals

The holiday season is here, which means family, friends, presents, traditions and  — of course  — food. Eating healthy ...

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The song the sparked a brief WWI truce

This series would not be complete without an explanation of “Silent Night.” In 1818, a roving band of ...

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Comfort and joy: Pillowcases provide peace and joy for ill youngsters

From September through Christmas, you’re most likely to find Barb and Don Jackel sewing up a storm, turning ...

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The Wide Angle: Wrapping up the season

I once bragged — and sportswriter Rocky Hulne can back this up — that I could pick some ...

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Keep your pets in mind on cold days

By Carey Sharp Mower County Humane Society Minnesota winter weather has arrived. The snow is beautiful and adds ...

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Robin ‘Bobbie’ R. Osmundson, 51

Robin “Bobbie” R. Osmundson, 51, of Austin, Minnesota, died at her home on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016. Robin ...

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Stay fit and active to battle the effects of dementia

Studies have consistently shown that individuals who were 75 years of age who regularly read books, played games ...

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