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Cost of storm still unknown as Gov. Walz visits area
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz learned about the continuing efforts to restore power to portions of southeast Minnesota, during ...
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In for the long haul? Some places could be without power until Monday
Several areas in Mower and Freeborn counties are still without power and some areas could be without until ...
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High winds sweep in; Downed branches, power lines accompany storm system
High winds, combined with the snow and ice from the recent system slogging through our area, wreaked havoc ...
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Voters say ‘nay’: Austin voters turn down district’s $24.888 million bond referendum
After tallying the votes, taxpayers in the Austin Public Schools District have spoken — no to the bond ...
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The question remains: Will voters say yes or no to $24.888 million bond referendum?
With the Austin Public Schools District growing, officials have been exploring options about what do about space. Come ...
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Austin City Council raises tobacco purchasing age to 21
The Austin City Council unanimously approved a revision to the current tobacco ordinance that raises the legal purchasing ...
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Recruitment Woes: Austin Police, Fire struggle to get applicants
In every community, emergency personnel are a necessity and in demand. But despite this, the Austin Police and ...
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Generosities that won’t be forgotten: Karen Zech sees the results of Pay It Forward on her home
Karen Zech had an idea of what Pay It Forward was all about, but as she walked into ...
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High school students explore careers through RCC
Whether they were looking to become a massage therapist or a law enforcement officer, high school students from ...
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Medicap Pharmacy offers year-round collection for old, unused meds
Looking to do its part in curbing the misuse of prescription drugs, Medicap Pharmacy started collecting old and ...
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Planning for the future: AFD Chief Jim McCoy discusses fire station needs
Austin’s fire station was built in 1981 and was meant to last for 50 years. But while the ...
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RCC’s Ag Science Club students attend conference
Developing the future generation of agricultural leaders, Riverland Community College sent its best to the National Professional Agricultural ...
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Pack can’t get over the hill: Austin taken down by Waseca in state tourney semifinals
MINNEAPOLIS — Just when it looked the Packers had gotten over the hill, the bottom came out as ...
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Defense leads the way: Packers move on in Class AAA state with win over Monticello
MINNEAPOLIS — The Packers struggled to find their shooting mark, but it didn’t matter as their defensive pressure ...
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Body of missing toddler reportedly found in Steele County; $1M bail set for man charged with killing missing girl’s mom
BLOOMING PRAIRIE — The body of a toddler found in a ditch just north of Blooming Prairie Friday ...
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How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Wednesday, November 13
There are six games featuring a ranked team on Wednesday’s college basketball schedule. Watch women’s college basketball, other…
Jalen Nailor Fantasy Projections: Week 11 vs. the Titans
Jalen Nailor and the Minnesota Vikings will meet the Tennessee Titans and their top-ranked passing defense (156.7 yards…
Jordan Addison Fantasy Projections: Week 11 vs. the Titans
Jordan Addison and the Minnesota Vikings will face the Tennessee Titans and their top-ranked passing defense (156.7 yards…
Cam Akers Fantasy Projections: Week 11 vs. the Titans
Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers will be up against the 13th-ranked tun defense of the Tennessee Titans…
T.J. Hockenson Fantasy Projections: Week 11 vs. the Titans
In Week 11 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), tight end T.J. Hockenson and the Minnesota Vikings will face…