Opinion
Few US adults confident Justice Department and FBI will act fairly under Trump, AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, prepares for questioning from senators ...
Opinion
APS Column: The importance of early childhood programming
By Jen Lawhead Director of Community Education Early childhood education is more than a steppingstone for young learners, ...
Opinion
Thumbs up, thumbs down
Thumbs up for cancer research. On Tuesday night, Business After Hours was held at The Hormel Institute supporting ...
Opinion
American Bandstand — boogying till we dropped
The year was somewhere in the idyllic 1950s. Baby Boomers — the largest generation in American history — ...
Columnists
Lookback: Century ago cottage owners along Cedar fought off controversial lease agreement
By Tim Ruzek Paddy was poisoned by “moonshine whiskey.” That’s the excuse Patrick “Paddy” Walsh gave a century ...
Opinion
Jamey Helgeson: Become a sponsor for Beer, Bacon, and Beignets
Mark your calendars for an exciting event you won’t want to miss! Beer, Bacon, and Beignets is happening ...
Opinion
Julie Clinefelter: Libraries provide positive impacts on their communities
I have a seven-year-old niece who lives in California. I don’t get to see her as often as ...
Opinion
Al Batt: Dressing for the weather he wanted
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I had lunch with the county’s chess champion. How did that go? ...
Opinion
Our Opinion: PTTP is an example of community character
With Tuesday night’s Paint the Town Pink kick-off, held in conjunction with the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce’s ...
Opinion
Many Democrats don’t think they’ll see a woman become president, AP-NORC poll finds
NEW YORK — Democrats are harboring strong feelings of stress and gloom as the new year begins. And ...
Opinion
Ask a Trooper: Light holds three functions
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I’m wondering about a light that seems to only be on at night ...
Opinion
The Wide Angle: Throw back to early arcades
I wasn’t entirely sure what I would be walking into last Thursday night when I arrived at Main ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Thank you!
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon — Austin would like to thank American Legion Post 91, American Legion Post 146, ...
Opinion
Jamey Helgeson: Warm up this winter at People First Aktion Club’s Soup and Chili Supper
People First Aktion Club invites you to their annual Soup and Chili Supper on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from ...
Columnists
Lookback: Ski club once offered at Austin’s ‘Alps” along Turtle Creek
During the 1950s, downhill skiing captured the interest of numerous Austinites. A major problem, however, was they lived ...
SportsPlus
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Saturday, January 25
The Tennessee Volunteers versus the Auburn Tigers is one of 14 games on Saturday’s college basketball slate that…
NFL Championship Games Picks Against the Spread, Tips and Predictions
Wondering about the best against-the-spread bets in the Championship games? Our pick, in terms of ATS, is Bills…
NFL Championship Games Computer Predictions, Best Bets, Over/Under Picks
Wondering about the best wager in the Championship games? Our selection, in terms of the point spreads, is…
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Injury Report Today – January 25
As they get ready to play the Denver Nuggets (28-16) on Saturday, January 25 at Target Center, with…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 25
In one of the many exciting matchups on the NBA schedule on Saturday, the Denver Nuggets and the…