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 ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch the Twins vs. Red Sox Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Sept. 20
Kyle Farmer and Masataka Yoshida will look to continue their recent offensive production when the Minnesota Twins and…
Twins vs. Red Sox Series Preview: TV Channel, Live Streams, Starting Pitchers and Game Info – Sept. 20-22
The Boston Red Sox are slated to host the Minnesota Twins in a three-game series that starts on…
Twins vs. Red Sox: Betting Preview for Sept. 20
When the Minnesota Twins (80-73) and Boston Red Sox (76-77) face off at Fenway Park on Friday, Sept.…
How to Watch MLB Baseball on Friday, Sept. 20: TV Channel, Live Streaming, Start Times
The Arizona Diamondbacks versus the Milwaukee Brewers is a game to watch on a Friday MLB schedule that…
Jordan Addison Fantasy Projections: Week 3 vs. the Texans
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison will take on the team with last season’s 23rd-ranked passing defense, the Houston…