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Candidate promises to preserve history

Candidate promises to preserve history

Jerald W. Kelly decided to file for the mayoral race when the city demolished a bridge on Oakland Avenue. Read more  | 1 comment

Ray R. Freese, 63

Ray R. Freese, 63

Ray Ronald ‘Butch’ Freese, age 63 of Austin, died Wednesday May 23, 2012, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home in Austin. Read more

A blend of tastes

A blend of tastes

For 20 years, Manny Taredes has been perfecting the fried chicken recipe created by his mother and grandmother. Today, he’s ready to share it with ... Read more

Man is first to plead guilty in April firearm thefts

One of several Austin youngsters who collaborated in a firearms burglary in early April changed his plea to guilty Thursday in Mower County Court. Read more

Once-deported forgery suspect allegedly used false ID for QPP job

Immigrations and Customs Enforcement once again has custody of an Austin man who has been previously deported. Read more  | 1 comment

Officials: Ratings complex, but working

Officials: Ratings complex, but working

Though the new Multiple Measurement Ratings data is more complex than the old federal school standards, rural educators say the new system seems to work ... Read more

Construction projects could cause road delays

A variety of construction projects could cause driving delays for residents of Austin. Read more

Candidate Profiles: Stiehm aims to keep city on current trajectory

Mayor Tom Stiehm’s chief goal in running for re-election is to keep Austin operating as it has been. Read more  | 6 comments

  1. Local denies check forgery charges, drugs, burglary | 1 comment
  2. Burglary suspect changes plea
  3. Blinking traffic light to get repairs next week
  4. Memorial Day celebrations set
  5. Best Bets: Remembering the fallen
  6. A tri-parish Memorial Day
  7. Catholic Charities wins business award
  8. Westminster Presbyterian to host five-day camp
  9. YES! team receives award for project
  10. Photo: Students are Citizens of Year
  11. Awards for ingenuity
  12. Pacelli Golf Day, HOF Banquet is June 22

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An everlasting honor

An everlasting honor

Men like Roger Reller and Ray Waters of the American Legion don’t remember how many friends and fellow military veterans they’ve said farewell to during ... Read more

    Courts and Crime

    Circus performer ‘Mervin Murphy’ allegedly steals truck

    After briefly chatting with a circus performer, a Kasson man suspects that same person stole his vehicle in Austin on Monday afternoon. Read more | 4 comments

    1. Seven ticketed for underage drinking
    2. Austin man faces more meth charges

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    Blossoms win third straight subsection title

    Blossoms win third straight subsection title

    They took their time, but once the Awesome Blossoms got their bats going, it was inevitable that they were going to clinch their third straight ... Read more

    1. Knights end Rebels’ softball season
    2. Packers take ninth at boys Big Nine track and field meet
    3. Hackel wins 100 and 200-meter dashes as Packer girls take fourth at Big Nine meet

    State, Nation and World

    Mother, daughter who shared birthday, die same day

    BAUDETTE, Minn. — A mother and daughter who shared a birthday died of natural causes within hours of each other this week at a northern ... Read more

    1. Mpls. Council signs off on Vikes stadium plan
    2. 1st private capsule arrives at space station in historic 1st
    3. Government taking new steps to combat food stamp fraud
    4. Obama’s 2008 magic past, Iowa all-out battleground
    5. Private supply ship flies by space station in test
    6. Settlement reached in 2009 train crash

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    Pack a picnic full of color

    Memorial Day launches a new season — the picnic season — a season in which we ... Read more

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    Digital Memories

    A small square on gravestones is telling a big story. When a group dedicated Jackie Graves’ ... Read more

    Hot Issues

    Clennon announces run for mayor

    Council Member Marian Clennon said she does not intend to run for her City Council seat again, and will instead enter the race for mayor ... Read more | 20 comments

    Courts and Crime

    Rowdy bar crowd of 40 threatens police officers

    Local law enforcement avoided a dangerous situation Saturday morning when they were met by a crowd of roughly 40 rowdy bar-goers. Read more | 11 comments

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