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Convictions: Dec. 30, 2024 -Jan. 6

— Brody James Eckert, 27, Austin, was sentenced to one year supervised probation and fined $500 for gross ...

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As avian flu hits Minnesota’s wild birds, here’s what to watch for and how to help

By Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton Bird flu, or avian influenza, has spread far beyond commercial and backyard ...

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Anita Bryant, a popular singer who became known for opposition to gay rights, dead at age 84

NEW YORK — Anita Bryant, a former Miss Oklahoma and popular singer who became known over the second ...

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Trump will be sentenced in his hush money case, days before he returns to the White House

NEW YORK — In a singular moment in U.S. history, President-elect Donald Trump faces sentencing Friday for his ...

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Man gets 12 years for sexual conduct with a minor

A man who formerly lived in Austin, has been sentenced to prison for felony first degree criminal sexual ...

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Groundbreaking for Paramount renovation and expansion project set for Jan. 22

Austin Area Arts has announced a groundbreaking ceremony to officially launch the Historic Paramount Theatre renovation and expansion ...

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Photos: Herald’s downtown location begins coming down

Thursday morning, demolition began on the Austin Daily Herald’s downtown location. Work will center today on taking down ...

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Can Minnesota lawmakers find common ground on energy issues? Some think so

By Kirsti Marohn It wasn’t uncommon in the last two years at the Minnesota Capitol to hear DFL ...

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Harren Gjersvik: Rumors of jail closing are not true

Mower County Administrator sends out letter addressing circulating rumors of facility’s closing   The Mower County Jail is ...

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Austin Area Arts announces slate of spring art classes

Austin Area Arts has announced its slate of Spring 2025 art classes.  A variety of  new and returning ...

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Council awards bid for taking down ash trees in Austin

The Austin City Council Monday night approved a bid for ash tree and stump removal regarding trees affected ...

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Keep fire safety in mind during cold snaps

With the recent spate of cold temperatures hovering in the single digits at night, fire safety tends to ...

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Photos: A golden morning on the river

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Minnesota session agendas start to emerge as power fight drags on

By Dana Ferguson Minnesota House Republicans set the table Monday with their priorities for the 2025 legislative session, ...

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Dates set for public hearings on upcoming road projects

Among its other decisions Monday night, the City Council approved public hearing dates for street improvement projects this ...

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