Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Fire claims apartment; ‘Smoke was billowing out the back’
About 20 residents looked on early Tuesday morning as firefighters put out an apartment fire. The Austin Fire ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Ill. man seriously injured in crash
An Illinois man was seriously injured in a crash on Highway 63 in Racine around 1:40 p.m. on ...
Austin Packers
Packer golfers fall to Northfield in home opener
The Austin boys golf team had a solid outing in its home opener, but it wasn’t quite enough ...
Business
A new clinic for pets; Willow Pet Hospital opening next month
Austin is about to welcome another veterinary clinic. Drs. Mike and Sara Sasse will open Willow Pet Hospital ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Suspect arrested in relation to fatal hit-and-run
HOLLANDALE — An Austin man was arrested Sunday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash on Saturday east ...
News
Here’s why Minnesota has a big problem with opioid overdoses
In Minnesota, the struggle with prescription painkillers and illegal drugs has left communities grieving for people whose deaths ...
Business
Ducks Unlimited banquet planned for Friday at the Holiday Inn
Last year Mower County Ducks Unlimited held its first banquet in Austin in five years and the banquet ...
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3 acts for the community
An Austin community theater is looking ahead to summer and its 49th season. Summerset Theater announced its 2016 ...
FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS
Retired teacher donates $62,000 to AACA
One woman’s donations will help get more children into the Austin ArtWorks Center. The Austin Area Commission for ...
Education
A night with young poets
Finalists of the annual Richard Eberhart Poetry Contest will be share their poems at 6 p.m. on Monday ...
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City Council to discuss ad hoc housing recommendations
The Austin City Council will discuss the ad hoc housing committee’s recommendations during its work session following its ...
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Red Bike pedals out
In the front of Rydjor Bike Shop and at six racks around town, 30 shiny red bikes are ...
Business
Youth’s plan of the future; Comprehensive plan seeks input from students, tours Austin
Austin’s Comprehensive Plan, a guide for zoning and land use, is one step closer to being compiled into ...
Education
Grace Baptist takes on new pastor
Becoming an associate pastor and getting involved in youth ministry fulfilled a life-long dream for Devin Larsen, who ...
Agriculture
Senate votes to alter buffer law
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Senate voted 61-0 Thursday on a bill to clarify and modify the state’s ...
SportsPlus
Best Bets, Odds for the Vikings vs. Jaguars Game – Week 10
Best bets are available for when the Minnesota Vikings (6-2) visit the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-7) at EverBank Stadium…
Where to Watch Vikings vs. Jaguars on TV or Streaming Live – Nov. 10
The Jacksonville Jaguars (2-7) are at home against the Minnesota Vikings (6-2) at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, November…
Vikings vs. Jaguars Player Props & Odds – Week 10
At EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings play Brian Thomas Jr. and the Jacksonville…
Where to Watch Minnesota vs. Rutgers on TV or Streaming Live – Nov. 9
Star runner Darius Taylor and the Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-3) face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-4) on Saturday…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Friday, November 8
The Northwestern State Demons versus the LSU Tigers is one of four games on the college basketball slate…