News
Mark Dayton to devise own transportation plan
Gov. Mark Dayton will develop a new transportation plan with significant concessions this weekend, days after legislative talks ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Third-degree murder suspect pleads not guilty
A 20-year-old Austin man pleaded not guilty Thursday in Mower County Court to a third-degree murder charge tied ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
18-year-old pleads not guilty to gun, drug charges
An 18-year-old arrested for possessing drugs and a weapon without a permit pleaded not guilty to six different ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Man accused of smoking marijuana in YMCA
A man was reported to police after he allegedly smoked marijuana in a bathroom of the YMCA on ...
Education
‘It’s all been positive’; District, Vision 2020 call dome’s first year a success
Coaches and school district officials are calling the first year of the Wescott Athletic Complex dome a success. ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
RCC helps K-9 program buy equipment
The Austin Police Department recently received a $500 donation from the Criminal Justice Society at Riverland Community College, ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Tuesday chase hits 95 mph, ends in wheat field; Suspect facing 6 charges
A Stewartville man is facing six charges after he allegedly led Mower County Sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed ...
FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS
Austi-Con kicks off Friday
An Austin man is turning his passion for gaming into a public event this weekend. Local board gamer ...
News
Light rail cash in limbo as lawmakers talk transit
State lawmakers will soon decide whether the Southwest Corridor light rail project remains on track as they negotiate ...
Business
County mulling role in rec center project
City of Austin leaders went to the Mower County board Tuesday to gauge interest in partnering on the ...
FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS
City housing committee seeks county, school district support on tax abatement
When Rachelle Burch moved to Austin to work as a brand manager and segment specialist at Hormel Foods ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Arson suspected in Sunday Waltham blaze; Fire likely tied to RPG case
Authorities suspect arson is to blame for a Sunday house fire in Waltham and that the fire is ...
Business
Nearing a final goal? City, YMCA, Vision 2020 discuss fees for rec center
After nearly four years of talks, plans, meetings and, more recently, tough negotiations, the Austin City Council will ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Drug report leads to person found in trunk; Police heard voice during the search
Police found a man in the trunk of a car while responding to a report of drug use. ...
Business
Austin, Albert Lea mail carriers ready for annual drive; Benefits go to the Salvation Army
It will be Austin letter carriers versus Albert Lea letter carriers on Saturday. Mail carriers from Austin and ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch the NBA Today, November 8
Today’s NBA schedule has 13 exciting matchups in store. Among them is the Houston Rockets playing the Oklahoma…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, November 8
Today’s NBA slate has plenty of exciting matchups on the docket. Among those games is the New Orleans…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Friday, November 8
Ranked teams are on Friday’s college basketball schedule in 10 games, including the New Mexico Lobos squaring off…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Friday, November 8
There is a lot to be excited about on Friday in college basketball action, including the Army Black…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Friday, November 8
The Friday college basketball slate includes 10 games featuring a ranked team in play. Among those games is…