Education

Gerard Academy sock drive surpasses goal

Students at The Gerard Academy surpassed their goal for the 2015 sock drive, collecting 269 pairs of socks. ...

Business

Blandin Community Leadership Program seeks new participants

As part of its goal to strengthen rural communities, Blandin Foundation is once again making its Blandin Community ...

Health

Report: Minnesota’s homeless numbers drop

Fewer Minnesotans were homeless at the start of this year than in 2014 — the first drop in ...

Education

Marquees over Austin; Austin High School, Ellis open plays on Thursday

Austin Public School students are getting ready for some real drama this weekend as two theater productions open ...

Education

A play of family and memories

The Riverland Community College Theatre Department is getting ready to open the second production in its season tonight. ...

Business

Soaring into 2016; Relay for Life balloon found 772 miles away

Mower County Relay for Life is soaring into a new year. As Relay for Life volunteers are getting ...

Education

Veterans Day activities planned for Austin, area

Groups and schools across Mower County are getting ready to recognize veterans on Wednesday. Veterans Day events will ...

Business

Residents come together to share ideas for helping others

Vision 2020’s Community Pride and Spirit Committee found it can do many things to help others without spending ...

Business

Lawyer gets state award; Bar Association recognizes Austin’s Johnson for distinguished service

An Austin attorney was recognized last month for his contributions to real property law. Austin attorney Craig W. ...

Business

A golden partnership; With $1.5M donation, Live Learning Center almost funded

University of Minnesota mascot Goldy and several dignitaries announced Saturday that The Hormel Institute is close to meeting ...

Lifestyles

‘On Q’ to take a look at Germany

On the next episode of KSMQ’s “On Q Latitudes,” host Kathy Stutzman will explore the country of Germany. ...

Business

Theater owners put heat on mall plan; Hy-Vee could still close deal, acquire mall next week

The owners of CineMagic 7 are speaking out against the deal for Hy-Vee to acquire and develop Oak ...

Faith

A time for a change; After 19 years Pastor Monson says goodbye

Pastor Glenn Monson of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin is leaving after 19 years to follow God’s ...

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Austin fast-food legacy passes away; Scherer brought McDonald’s to Austin

Edward “Art” Scherer was an entrepreneur before his time, bringing McDonald’s restaurants to Austin and the surrounding areas. ...

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

A ‘ribbiting’ adventure; Matchbox to perform new version of ‘The Frog Prince’

Frogs are hopping and princesses are getting mixed up as “The Frog Prince” and a prince who gets ...

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