Business
State, cities try to apply science to their road-salt use
Scott Sippel is a plow driver for MnDOT, and this week’s storm was a perfect opportunity to see ...
Education
Como Zoo’s baby tamarin twins ready to meet visitors
The Como Zoo has welcomed a couple more cuddly critters to its exhibits.
Lifestyles
Iowa holds lessons for candidates and voters alike
Iowa performed its quadrennial service to the nation, and for that we should be thankful. For all the ...
Lifestyles
Dayton, GOP reach a disappointing end to special session talks
The economic distress felt this winter on Minnesota’s Iron Range is not the result of a flood or ...
Business
Austin club readies a Superbowl of spaghetti
Super Bowl Sunday isn’t just about football. For many, it’s also about spaghetti. On Sunday, the Unity Chapter ...
Business
Paramount Theatre asks for land to expand
A group of Austin Area Commission for the Arts and Paramount Theatre leaders presented a skit to the ...
Education
Zonta scholarship applications available for non-traditional women heading to college
Applications for the 2016 Non-Traditional College Student Scholarship Applications are now available from the Zonta Club of Austin ...
FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES
Storm overshadows Phil’s prediction; Most schools closed as snow moves in, but groundhog says spring will come early
Though Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring Tuesday morning, Austin and southern Minnesota appear firmly set in winter ...
Business
Plunging past $73,000; Dutchtown Jumpers raise $13K
Paint the Town Pink plunged its way to more than $73,000 on Saturday. “It was as great day,” ...
Business
Dancers kick it at annual winter performance
The Austin Packer Dance Team kicks off the APDT’s annual winter show Saturday afternoon in Packer Gym.
Education
Photos: The Austin Packers get into the swing of PTTP
The Austin Packer girls basketball team gets fired up before the Pink Out Night game against Rochester Mayo ...
Business
Building a healthier county
Mower County is hoping the hard work of a nine-member committee will help county employees be healthier and ...
Business
AARP offering tax help at Accentra
Accentra Credit Union will once again host the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program at Accentra starting Feb. 1 in ...
FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS
The Cat’s Pajamas return to Austin
Vocal band The Cat’s Pajamas will perform Feb. 4 at Riverland Community College’s Frank W. Bridges Theatre on ...
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How to Watch the NBA Today, January 10
The Oklahoma City Thunder versus the New York Knicks is one game in particular to watch on a…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Friday, January 10
Just a single top-25 game is on Friday’s college basketball slate. That matchup is the UCLA Bruins squaring…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 10
The NBA slate today, which includes the Milwaukee Bucks squaring off against the Orlando Magic, is sure to…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Friday, January 10
There is one game featuring a ranked team on Friday’s college basketball schedule. Watch men’s college basketball, other…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Friday, January 10
The contests on the Friday college basketball slate for which we have recommended picks against the spread include…