Business

Myre-Big Island hosting free program on how to make maple syrup

Ever wonder how pure maple syrup gets from a tree to the table? A free demonstration and tasting ...

Education

A different kind of play; Austin High School brings 3-act to Christgau Hall stage

Austin High School students are getting ready to showcase their talents on the big stage with this year’s ...

Agriculture

DNR division overseeing hunting, fishing in Minnesota welcomes a new director

A seasoned federal wildlife official who knows Minnesota and neighboring states well will be filling a key leadership ...

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

Sparks, Poppe and Schindler receive Democratic endorsements

Gary Schindler, candidate for District 27A representative against incumbent Rep. Peggy Bennett, R-Albert Lea, received the DFL endorsement ...

Editorials

Our Opinion: Board should drive ahead road talks

The Mower County board is taking a small step this week when it should just jump headlong into ...

Business

Back for another brew; 200-plus attend 2nd Brew, Beards and B.S. event at Holiday Inn

They came, they saw beards, they sipped beers.

Business

Hidden ‘granny cams’ spread in popularity to catch elder abuse

Jean Peters felt a wave of anxiety sweep over her as she watched video footage of her frail, ...

Business

Our Opinion: Time to speak out on rec center

No matter what your opinion is on Vision 2020’s plan to build a $35 million community rec center ...

Agriculture

DNR wants limited ban on lead shot; some hunters opposed

Many Minnesota hunters are speaking out against a proposed ban on lead shotgun ammunition in certain areas. 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 ...

Business

Craft beer tasting, beard contest adding bacon-tasting in 2nd year

Beards, brews and bacon will converge at the Austin Holiday Inn Austin Conference Center on Saturday. The Holiday ...

Business

Austin Utilities donates to HeatShare

Austin Utilities recently presented the Salvation Army with a check for over $1,300. The check represents donations Austin ...

Business

Mower County Humane Society thanks Y Waste

Mower County Humane Society President Barry Rush presented an award to David Yerhart, owner of Y Waste Removal. The ...

Faith

Community Praise Service planned at First United Methodist

For those who want an extra time to worship, First United Methodist Church in Austin is offering an ...

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