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School board approves amended budget

The Austin Public Schools Board approved an amended budget Monday night, which marks its third year of being ...

News

Minnesota gets ready for summer weather; Have a plan for when a storm strikes

ST. PAUL — A cool spring has blanketed much of Minnesota, but a change in weather and the ...

Business

Mayo foundation, Rotary fund Reach Out and Read

When a child arrives for a checkup on the Austin campus of Mayo Clinic Health System — Albert ...

Business

A new look for Younkers

Austin’s only clothing department store is officially off on its own and is showing off a new look. As ...

Business

County discussing extension of solid waste moratorium

Mower County is likely going to take more time to update how it handles solid waste permits.

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Sheriff: Electrical issue may have caused Grand Meadow fire

GRAND MEADOW — A Friday fire that destroyed a Grand Meadow body shop started inside when the owner ...

Business

Nature Center to host night of appreciation

The Jay C. Hormel Nature Center will host a Friends and Volunteer Appreciation Night at 6:30 p.m. on ...

Business

Joseph Company gets national award

The Joseph Company’s work on the Fairmont Energy Station in Fairmont, Minnesota, has earned the company a National ...

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Annual Police Report: Burglaries and drugs up

The Austin Police Department’s 2015 annual report revealed an increase in burglaries and drug crimes in Austin, yet ...

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Thein: ‘A lot going for it’: DCA business development director sees Austin primed for growth

City and Development Corporation of Austin leaders see a lot of potential for business development in Austin, and ...

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Southeast MN bridges scheduled for scrutiny

The Minnesota Department of Transportion will begin a bridge-inspecting tour starting Monday. It marks the beginning of the ...

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Fire claims GM body shop

GRAND MEADOW — A fire destroyed a Grand Meadow body shop Friday. Neighbors called the Grand Meadow Fire Department ...

Business

ArtWorks underway, set for Aug. 27 and 28

The gears are moving for the fifth annual Austin ArtWorks Festival. The festival, which will take place Aug. ...

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Suspect pleads not guilty to meth charges

A woman who was found with nearly $45,000 worth of methamphetamine, other drugs and paraphernalia pleaded not guilty ...

News

Grand Meadow woman wins $50K in the lottery

Marjean Hagen of Grand Meadow won $50,000 after purchasing a five-line quick-pick ticket for the Powerball drawing on ...

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