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Ruzek named APS Teacher of the Year

“I love this job.” That was about all Heather Ruzek could say as she stood at the front ...

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Breaking: Voters approve operating levy referendum for APS

After two unsuccessful attempts at passing an operating levy referendum, voters on Tuesday approved Austin Public School’s latest ...

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Finstad secures full term over Ettinger

Brad Finstand (R) has secured a full term as representative in Minnesota’s 1st District, defeating challenger Jeff Ettinger. ...

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Democrat Tim Walz wins 2nd term as Minnesota’s governor

MINNEAPOLIS  — Democrat Tim Walz won a second term as Minnesota’s governor, fending off a challenge by Republican ...

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City Council discusses downtown intersections

During Monday night’s work session, the council held discussion on downtown street lights and stop signs at four ...

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Hormel Foods honored as a Best for Vets Employer for 10 consecutive years

Hormel Foods Corporation has been ranked No. 39 on Military Times’ 2022 Best for Vets: Employers list.  This ...

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Austin’s Herrick takes 75th in final race at state meet

Three Austin runners finished their seasons with solid finishes at the Minnesota Class AA state cross country meet ...

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Photos: DFL makes final push to midterms

A DFL get out the vote rally made a stop in Austin Friday afternoon featuring Gov. Tim Walz ...

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Unknown issue brings down Riverland internet service

Issue still being looked into in order to determine impact A computer issue at Riverland Community College that ...

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PayItForward launching veterans initiative

The non-profit organization PayItForward, in partnership with Delta Faucet and Sani-Seal toilet gaskets, are coming together for veterans ...

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Home Den: Trio of Bruins have big ties to Austin

It wasn’t that long ago that Adler Johnston was a wide-eyed youth sitting in the stands at Riverside ...

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Library breaks ground on remodel

After several years of waiting, ground was finally broken Wednesday afternoon for the Austin Public Library’s upcoming remodel. ...

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Burning restrictions issued for much of the state

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting open burning due to increased wildfire risk from dry conditions ...

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‘It’s been an amazing ride for me’

Austin native Randy Barnette wins prestigious music award It’s been four years since Randy Barnette left Austin to ...

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FFA team earns silver plaque at nationals

A foursome from Austin High School’s FFA group  made history as the first team from the program to ...

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