Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Austin Fire Department lends spark to fire prevention
It was chilly outside, but there is nothing like a big dog to warm the day. Sparky the ...
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SWCD, La Surena joins forces on cover crops
It looked like a lot of fun, throwing seed around. Mower County Soil and Water Conservation District technician ...
Business
Jennie-O donates to Thanksgiving dinner for La. flood victims
WILLMAR — Jennie-O Turkey Store, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corp., is donating 500 turkeys to ...
Faith
St. John’s hosting festival on Halloween
Halloween is around the corner, and St. John’s Lutheran Church will hold its 13th annual Hallelujah Harvest Festival ...
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Austin’s best friend; Schindler honored for commitment to Austin
Belita Schindler, amid a standing ovation and applause, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Austin ...
Business
Community spirit; Sweet Reads owner keeps seeing spirit of written word, community at store
Lisa Deyo is quick to greet customers young and old coming into Sweet Reads. A few minutes after ...
Education
Unifying against ignorance; Nationally known speaker delivers speech of acceptance
In Kerry Magro’s freshman year, he tried out for a point guard position on his high school’s junior ...
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Working out for the best: Luke Reese takes over as nature center director
Luke Reese didn’t take an easy route back to Austin. In fact, if this was Olympic diving, he ...
Business
Stepping into the future; New piece of equipment allows 3D disection of virtual cadaver
Bonnie Graff smiled and leaned in Thursday as she and other community leaders eagerly watched Riverland Community College ...
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Red Bike Program wrapping up first year; Committee asking for return of bikes
You rode, you respected, now you must return. The first season for Austin’s Red Bike program is coming to ...
Business
Turning to a new chapter; Nicols family sells self-serve car wash, focusing on Nicol’s Fast Lube
Signs of the Nicol family history hang all around Nicol’s Fast Lube at 100 11th Ave. NW in ...
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Benefit to be held for Austin firefighter
The community is coming together with the help of a popular band to support an Austin firefighter and ...
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Down the Road; Southern Exposure takes you on a short trip to new adventures
What better way to enjoy the fall weather then hitting the road and trying something new. There are ...
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AAUW presenting tour of homes featuring three homes this Sunday
Three Austin homeowners are inviting the public in as part of the 2016 AAUW’s 2016 Scholarship Tour of ...
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A bounty of fun; Photos from the Mower County Historical Society Harvest Festival
Bob Carroll, otherwise known as Grizzley Bear, of Bryceland, Minnesota, talks about the history of the musket to ...
SportsPlus
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Tuesday, December 17
Tuesday’s college basketball schedule includes nine games with a ranked team in action. Among those contests is the…
Lions, Bills, Week 16 NFL Power Rankings
Week 16 of the NFL schedule is here. To see how each team compares to the rest of…
Discover the Best Week 16 NFL Player Prop Bets & Odds
There is a lot to be excited about on the Week 16 NFL schedule, including the Philadelphia Eagles…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Tuesday, December 17
The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Florida Gators square off for one of nine games on the…
December 17 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
The Columbus Blue Jackets versus the Tampa Bay Lightning is a game to catch on a Tuesday NHL…