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 ...
SportsPlus
Jordan Addison Fantasy Projections: Week 17 vs. the Packers
In Week 17 (Sunday at 4:25 PM ET), wideout Jordan Addison and the Minnesota Vikings will face the…
Jalen Nailor Fantasy Projections: Week 17 vs. the Packers
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor will match up with the eighth-ranked pass defense of the Green Bay…
Ty Chandler Fantasy Projections: Week 17 vs. the Packers
Running back Ty Chandler faces a matchup against the seventh-ranked rushing defense in the league (102.5 yards conceded…
Justin Jefferson Fantasy Projections: Week 17 vs. the Packers
In Week 17 (Sunday at 4:25 PM ET), wide receiver Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings will meet…
Cam Akers Fantasy Projections: Week 17 vs. the Packers
Cam Akers and the Minnesota Vikings will face the Green Bay Packers and their seventh-ranked rushing defense (102.5…