Education

In search of a center; Refugee activists make their case at legislative update meeting

Immigrant families have it a lot tougher than people think, according to John Brown Bol. Language barriers prevented ...

Business

Iowa ride donates $21K to The Hormel Institute

More than 100 motorcycles taking a trip this summer through northern Iowa led to a $21,000 donation to ...

Business

Former addicts to perform to support recovery

ALBERT LEA — People recovering from substance abuse and addiction are about to show their talents to support ...

Education

A musical head start; I.J. Holton hosts first beginner’s band camp; performs for family

Zoey Opsahl, 10, learned a lot in her first week playing the trumpet at beginner’s band camp. “This actually ...

Austin Packers

Making some noise; Bolstered by a new field, the Pack is ready for 2015

The Austin football team is hoping to take the first step toward a solid year when it opens ...

Agriculture

Ouch; USDA list puts Mower near bottom of places to live in U.S.

Mower County is among the most undesirable places to live, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A ...

Education

The wonderful ‘Wizard of Oz; Classic to close 40th MCT season

Matchbox Children’s Theatre is finishing its 40th season with a classic. Matchbox will perform “The Wizard of Oz” ...

Agriculture

Mower County Fair attendance again at 90K

Attendance at the Mower County Fair last week was similar to last year with about 90,000 attendees, according ...

Lifestyles

DNR renews efforts to reverse pheasant decline

Pheasants in Minnesota are on the decline — and the state Department of Natural Resources wants to reverse ...

Business

Report: Mower rents increased by 35 percent since 2000

Mower County’s rent has gone up substantially over the past few years, according to the Minnesota Housing Partnership. ...

Business

Taking a swing into Austin; A pair of the best golfers to come out of Austin return for clinic

Two of the best golfers to come out of Austin were on hand to offer some advice at ...

Business

Karl Potach Memorial Golf Tournament raises $65K; Tournament hits the $900K total mark

The 18th annual Karl Tourney drew 147 golfers to the Austin Country Club Monday.

Business

Fill the Boot set for this week

Austin firefighters hope to once again fill their boots with money for a good cause. The annual Fill ...

Agriculture

Watershed leaders argue lakes are improving; Officials respond amidst quality concerns

Amidst concern about water quality in the Shell Rock River Watershed District Monday, Albert Lea leaders are arguing ...

Lifestyles

Austin to sing on despite rain

Rain or shine, the Austin ArtWorks Festival will sing on. Minnesota Community Sings with song leader Bret Hesla ...

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