Columnists
Guest Commentary: Award banquet honorees strike positive note
By Don Leathers Recently, I attended an awards banquet where four members of the Austin area were recognized ...
Opinion
Tim Ruzek: Bridge collapses not long after its built
For more than 20 miles between Austin and St. Ansgar, Iowa, the Cedar River did not have a ...
Opinion
Peggy Keener: Baby news that rocked the world
On July 25, 1978, our world learned of a medical marvel unlike anything it had ever known. A ...
Opinion
Evie Mohrfeld: We’re all looking forward to hearing about Greece
We are anxiously awaiting to hear about some of the highlights from those who have recently returned from ...
Opinion
To fight misinformation news outlets are putting plans in place to combat false election night stories
NEW YORK — As news outlets get ready for election night, they’re not only focusing on what happens. ...
Opinion
Paid Political Letter: Finstad cares
A letter you published from someone saying Brad Finstad doesn’t care. Sorry to inform this person or others ...
Opinion
Our opinion: Time running out for endorsement letters
With election day getting ever closer, the Austin Daily Herald is reminding people that time is running out ...
Opinion
Ask a Trooper: Doors should not open into traffic
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I was driving through town the other day and a driver opened their ...
Opinion
Phil Burkhart: First show of new ASO season going wild
Live animals! A kid’s carnival! Music from Jaws! For our first concert of the season the Austin Symphony ...
Opinion
Most voters think the economy is poor, but split on whether Trump or Harris can fix it: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON — Voters remain largely divided over whether they prefer Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris to ...
Opinion
The Wide Angle: The bad boy of journalism and the quest for clean windows
By now, you are familiar with the bad boy side of Eric Johnson, your editor. The James Dean ...
Opinion
StarWatch: Winter constellations to light the November skies
By Deane Morrison In November the bright winter constellations that have been lighting up the morning sky begin ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: A math problem
Since Congress changed it, all money is now created by private commercial banks as loans of principal to ...
Opinion
Our opinion: A reminder to support local businesses
Change is good, but change can also be hard. News coming out of the pharmacy world this week ...
Opinion
Thumbs up, Thumbs down
Thumbs up to bridge opening. After several months, construction has finally coming to an end on the Oakland ...
SportsPlus
Timberwolves vs. Thunder Tickets Available – Thursday, Feb. 13
The Oklahoma City Thunder (37-9) will lean on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (first in NBA, 32.5 points per game) to…
January 31 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
Friday’s NHL schedule features top teams in action. Among those games is the Vancouver Canucks squaring off against…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Friday, January 31
Ranked squads are on the Friday college basketball schedule in one game, the Indiana Hoosiers playing the Purdue…
How to Watch the NBA Today, January 31
The Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons square off in one of seven exciting games on the NBA schedule…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 31
The Dallas Mavericks and the Detroit Pistons take the court in one of many exciting matchups on the…