Education
Lees files for school board election
Over the past 20 years. Richard Lees has seen many changes within the Austin Public School district as ...
Columnists
Get your kids to school on the right foot
QUESTION: What’s the best way to get my children off to a good start in school? ANSWER: Starting ...
Columnists
Program to inform about body donation
Shaun Heath from the Mayo Clinic will be at the Mower County Senior Center at 1 p.m. on ...
Columnists
You still have a chance at the pool
Thank you everyone who supported the Austin Municipal Pool this season. We are leaving the splash pad gate ...
Columnists
Gearing up for trips as the summer winds down
It’s that time of year as summer is beginning to wind down. The Mower Country Fair has come ...
Columnists
Program brings youths to the HHH
For the third consecutive year, the Hormel Historic Home has participated in the Step Up Intern Program, and ...
Blogs
Coloring people’s preception on life
When I listened to my voicemail, I could hear the smile in Bonnie Rietz’s voice. Later that day, ...
Columnists
Softball league registration now open
Enjoy the fall weather and get a softball team together. Leagues for men’s and co-ed must register by ...
Columnists
Contact lawmakers about including autism treatments
There’s still an opportunity to help ensure equal access to autism treatments in Minnesota! Governor Dayton, Senator Bakk ...
Columnists
Save the date for first Downtown Harvest Fest
As the memories of Hormel’s 125th anniversary celebration linger on, it’s already time to get excited for another ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Getting a bird’s eye view of the police
After a successful first year, the Austin Police Department hopes to build their 2016 Citizen Academy to even ...
Columnists
Senior center hosting second round of programming
The Mower County Senior Center is having our second round of AMP programming. We are offering a 10-week ...
Columnists
Teaching kids about reading the food label
With kids heading back to school, and making more food decisions on their own, this is the perfect ...
Columnists
The Wide Angle: Even as adults, nap time rules
I tweeted on my Twitter account not long ago that going home for lunch wasn’t so much about ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Another charged in Pleasant Valley Township break in
Another of the three men charged with breaking into a Pleasant Valley Township home to cut open a ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch the NBA Today, January 6
Today’s NBA schedule features nine games, including the Dallas Mavericks versus the Memphis Grizzlies. We’ve got what you…
NBA Best Bets: Timberwolves vs. Clippers Picks for January 6
The Minnesota Timberwolves (17-17) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Los Angeles…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 6
The NBA schedule today, which includes the Orlando Magic taking on the New York Knicks, should provide some…
How to Watch the Timberwolves vs. Clippers Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for January 6
The Minnesota Timberwolves (17-17) hope to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Los Angeles Clippers…
Timberwolves vs. Clippers Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – January 6
The Minnesota Timberwolves (17-17) are favored (-2.5) to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Los…