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FBI ends investigation of car wreck at Niagara Falls bridge, no indication of terrorism

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.  — The FBI has ended its investigation of a fiery car wreck that killed two ...

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OxyContin maker’s settlement plan divides victims of opioid crisis. Now it’s up to the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — The agreement by the maker of OxyContin to settle thousands of lawsuits over the harm done ...

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Hamas frees 24 hostages in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners as part of swap

RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Hamas on Friday released 24 hostages it held captive in Gaza for weeks, and ...

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Zonta kicking off 16 days of advocacy

For another year, an Austin service club that advocates for women and young girls, will be taking a ...

Agriculture

U.S. egg producers conspired to fix prices from 2004 to 2008, a federal jury ruled

INDIANAPOLIS — An Illinois jury ruled this week that several major egg producers conspired to limit the U.S.’s ...

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$4M grant going to WWTP flood mitigation project

During Monday night’s City Council meeting, the council approved a $4 million in grant funding that will be ...

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They’re here! See final 6 design candidates for new Minnesota state flag

By Dana Ferguson Stars ruled the day and loon-inspired designs almost all saw their demise Tuesday as the ...

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‘It means being valued’ Hormel employees receive annual profit sharing check

Hormel Foods Corps. held its annual profit check distribution Wednesday at its Austin plant. The annual event, which ...

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Immersive Opportunity: City Council members, Rep. Mueller get up close view fighting fires

Several members of the Austin City Council, along with Rep. Patricia Mueller were given the unique opportunity to ...

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Answered Prayer: A building with safety concerns, Living Bible Church sells structure to HRA

An Austin church will soon be coming down and for many within the church, it’s an answered prayer. ...

Education

Photos: Feast of gratitude

Woodson Kindergarten held its annual Feast of Gratitude Tuesday afternoon featuring popcorn, M&Ms, cornbread and apple juice.

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LeRoy man sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexual assault of teen

A man who was convicted in 2021 of sexually assaulting a then 15-year-old girl dating back to 2019, ...

Agriculture

Farm Bureau: Thanksgiving dinner costs slightly down from last year’s record high

By Kyre Johnson One of the most expensive Thanksgiving meals is deemed to be underway for the upcoming ...

News

Commission picking finalists for new Minnesota state flag, seal

By Dana Ferguson The State Emblems Redesign Commission is set to meet Tuesday with a goal of picking ...

Education

Photos: I love a parade, a balloon parade!

Photos provided by Ryan Mayers, Austin Public Schools On Tuesday, Woodson Kindergarten Center held its second annual Woodson ...

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