Blogs
Spread the truth … of cat memes
Facebook is like a black hole. The web browser Chrome, for example, is the event horizon — the ...
Faith
Formation of faith; St. Olaf brings in new pastor with an eye to the future
Mark Niethammer walked through the St. Olaf Lutheran Church narthex wearing his clerical collar, a black shirt, grey ...
Business
Ramsey Dam project hits a roadblock
A project aiming to boost recreational activities and to enact improvements at Ramsey Dam hit a setback at ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
A matter of safety; Permanent metal detector could be added to courthouse
It’s likely only a matter of time until all people entering the Mower County Jail and Justice Center ...
Business
Utilities board OKs rec center power plant plan
Vision 2020 is one step closer to acquiring the former downtown Austin Municipal Plant to build a Community ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Council OKs first step for new K-9 officer
The city of Austin took a first step toward getting a new four-legged police officer. The Austin City ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Population dips at county jail
Mower County’s jail population has dipped after peaking at just under 100 late last year. Mower County Sheriff ...
Columnists
Recognizing conflict styles in your family
QUESTION: Explain preference and back up conflict styles, please. ANSWER: There are five basic conflict styles: aggressive, passive, ...
Education
AHS jazz bands perform in Minneapolis
Jazz One and Packer Jazz — the two upperclassmen big bands at Austin High School — traveled to ...
Business
Celebrating reading: Woodson students, Hormel wrap up reading program
Peter Sandoval, 6, made a new friend through his reading buddy Sue McRaith, who works at Hormel Foods ...
gcs
City Council holding midday housing summit
The Austin City Council has a full day scheduled on Monday with a midday housing summit, a regular ...
Business
Hy-Vee warns customers of giveaway scam circulating on social media
Hy-Vee Inc. is warning customers about a fraudulent grocery giveaway post circulating on Facebook, Twitter and other social ...
Columnists
Siems: Vision 2020 striving for a healthy community
Last week I had the privilege of attending the Blandin Community Leadership Program in Grand Rapids, Minnesota with ...
Agriculture
Livestock Hall of Fame seeking nominations
The Mower County Livestock Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for inductees into the Livestock Hall of Fame ...
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Vision 2020, county discuss challenges
Mower County and Vision 2020 leaders came together last week to share some challenges the community is facing ...
SportsPlus
Timberwolves vs. Wizards Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – January 13
The Washington Wizards (6-31) will attempt to break a six-game losing streak when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves…
NBA Best Bets: Timberwolves vs. Wizards Picks for January 13
The Washington Wizards (6-31) are heavy, 13.5-point underdogs as they try to stop a six-game losing streak when…
January 13 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
In one of the many compelling matchups on the NHL slate on Monday, the Los Angeles Kings and…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Monday, January 13
Monday’s college basketball slate has plenty of excitement, including the matchup between the Texas Southern Tigers and the…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Monday, January 13
The UCLA Bruins and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights hit the court for the only game on the college…