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County commissioners approve interim recreational cannabis, public use ordinances
Board has until Jan. 1, 2025 to create established ordinance for the county The Mower County Board of ...
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City Council vows to support employees as revised vehicle policy imparts additional taxation
Policy brings city in line with IRS guidelines A new policy set to be introduced by the Austin ...
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Harren Gjersik: Award is a reflection of a supportive county
Before the Association of Minnesota Counties Annual Conference earlier this month, Mower County Administrator Trish Harren Gjersik had ...
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County Board advances 5.5% tax levy increase following Truth and Taxation Meeting
The Mower County Board of Commissioners moved ahead its tax levy and budget to a final vote Tuesday ...
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County wins Food Drive Competition over the City with check donation
The employees of Mower County threw a curveball that caught the city of Austin off guard and it ...
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City Council approves moving final 2024 tax levy forward at Truth and Taxation meeting
During its Truth and Taxation meeting Wednesday night, the Austin City Council approved of moving forward with its ...
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Commissioners get solar farm update
The Mower County Board of Commissioners received an update Tuesday morning regarding the proposed 100 MW Timberwolf Solar ...
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Commissioners remember Ray Tucker who has passed away at 71
A man who cared deeply about serving his community, as well as his constituents, is how former Mower ...
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County Commission gets its preliminary tax levy increase down to 5.5%
The Mower County Board of Commissioners have set their 2024 preliminary tax levy nearly two percent points lower ...
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Community members voice concerns over city tensions
Just about one week after Parks and Recreation Director Dave Merrill was let go for posting a note ...
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Council holds off on making nitrogen decision for Wastewater Treatment Plant
During its work session Monday night following the regular meeting, the Austin City Council voted to hold off ...
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City Council okay’s AU expansion to meet municipality growth
The Austin City Council, during their work session Monday night, gave unanimous approval for next steps in Austin ...
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Council approves financing and development agreement for 1st and 3rd apartments
The Austin City Council, on Monday night, approved a financing and development agreement for the 1st and 3rd ...
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City Council agrees to add 2 more officers
During the Austin City Council’s work session last night, the council agreed to the hiring of two more ...
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City of Austin getting requested $14.5M from capital investment package
Money to be rolled into wastewater treatment plant project After years and months of frustration, the City of Austin ...