News
Bill shortening drug-offense prison sentences in Minnesota clears first test
The bill, sponsored by Senate judiciary committee chair Ron Latz, DFL-St. Louis Park, represents a compromise between law ...
Agriculture
County backs proposal to align water plans
The Mower County board is supporting a plan to bring together several county and watershed district plans to ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
RPG found during search warrant
Authorities found a rocket propelled grenade (RPG) in a rural home while executing a search warrant at a ...
Business
City to gauge county’s interest in rec center project
The county board could soon ponder its potential role in the proposed $35 million Austin Community Recreation Center ...
Business
I.J. Holton robots take on the world
Two robotics teams from I.J. Holton Intermediate School were able to show their skills at two big competitions ...
Business
Give blood during Trauma Awareness Month
During Trauma Awareness Month in May, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood and help ...
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Designing for a superstar
When word spread that music sensation Prince died April 21 at his Paisley Park home in Chanhassen, it ...
Austin Bruins
One win away; Monday win would propel Bruins to 3rd straight Robertson Cup
The Austin Bruins are one win away from getting back to their third straight Robertson Cup.
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The division of the Minnesota Legislature
Residents of LeRoy and Austin got a chance to discuss issues at a local level on Friday afternoon ...
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Cultivating a Family: Dietitian releases book on gardening and the soul
Not long ago, Jen Haugen began to feel overwhelmed. She was the registered dietitian for Hy-Vee at the ...
Austin Packers
Austin baseball team knocks off No. 1 ranked Scarlets
One day after its worst loss of the season, the Packer baseball team picked up its biggest win ...
Blooming Prairie Awesome Blossoms
Baseball: Vikings power past Blossoms
BLOOMING PRAIRIE — The Hayfield baseball team used three straight days of practice to sharpen their hitting and their ...
Education
Upgrading a gym; Pacelli looking to replace 59-year-old floor
Pacelli High School is looking to upgrade to its gym. The school is looking to raise funds for ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
SE Austin chase suspect charged
A 27-year-old who led Austin police on a high-speed chase Wednesday in southeast Austin is facing his fourth ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Aide sentenced with felony burglary
A woman will serve supervised probation for taking money from a resident while working at an Austin senior ...
SportsPlus
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…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Thursday, November 7
There is one game featuring a ranked team on Thursday’s college basketball schedule. Watch men’s college basketball, other…
Vikings vs. Jaguars: Odds, Moneyline, and Spread – Week 10
According to sportsbooks, the Minnesota Vikings (6-2) are 7-point favorites heading into their matchup on Sunday, November 10,…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Thursday, November 7
The Jacksonville Dolphins versus the Florida Gators is the only game on Thursday’s college basketball slate that features…
Minnesota vs. Rutgers Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread – Saturday, Nov. 9
Our computer model predicts the Minnesota Golden Gophers will defeat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday, Nov. 9…