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News

Different stages, same determination; Cindy Powell, Jaxon Gorman named Relay for Life ambassadors

Although the duo may be in different phases of their fight against cancer, Cindy Powell and Jaxon Gorman both represent the importance of staying strong ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Friday, July 22, 2016 10:52 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

3 Austin residents arrested on drug charges; Search warrant sparks bust

A search warrant Thursday led to the arrest of three Austin residents after officers found a man and woman smoking heroin in a bedroom. According ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Friday, July 22, 2016 10:40 am

Business

Tendermaid eating challenge shattered; California woman eats 13 more burgers than the original record

After consuming 30 burgers, 80 ounces of water, a bag of chips, a malt and thousands of calories, Molly Schuyler sat nonchalantly inside of Tendermaid ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Friday, July 22, 2016 10:37 am

Austin Events

Relay for Life kicks off Saturday

The Mower County Relay for Life will have 19 teams celebrate, remember and honor those affected by cancer this Saturday at the Mower County Fairgrounds. ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:24 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Wallet stolen from man’s hands in yard

A 45-year-old Austin man had his wallet and several hundred dollars stolen right from his hands. Officers responded to a theft report at the 600 ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 10:26 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Safe, money stolen

Officers responded to a burglary in the 1000 block of First Place Northeast around 11 p.m. Monday. According to Austin Police Chief Brian Krueger, the ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 10:05 am

Education

Riverland offers free tuition to 88 programs

Thanks to the 2015 Minnesota State Legislature, Riverland Community College students are eligible for free tuition to 88 different programs this fall. The Occupational Grant ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Monday, July 18, 2016 10:21 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Items stolen from unlocked vehicle in Wal-Mart parking lot

CDs, two bags of library books and several checks were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the Wal-Mart parking lot around 7 a.m. on Saturday. ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Monday, July 18, 2016 10:16 am

Business

Going back in time; New mural pays tribute to the theater’s history

After years of mere thoughts, ideas and a failed attempt, volunteer Jim Burroughs is happy to say a project to restore a mural on the ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Thursday, July 14, 2016 10:24 am

Business

Austin Aspires Joins jobs network

Austin Aspires is now one of more than 60 community partnerships from 32 states and Washington, D.C., working throughout the country to connect cross-sector leaders ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Thursday, July 14, 2016 10:21 am

hot issues

Sheriff speaks out against Dayton’s response to shooting

Mower County Sheriff Terese Amazi has joined the ranks of state law enforcement officials speaking out against Gov. Mark Dayton’s comments after a police officer ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 10:27 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Helping the community; CHIP program continues to work on summer projects

With a fresh coat of bright pink paint, Community Home Improvement Project volunteer Gary Ofstedahl thinks homeowner Cindy Vaughn’s home will be easily recognized. “You ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:09 am

Business

Scam asking for payments, threating to shut down service

Austin Utilities and Freeborn-Mower Cooperatives Services warned their customers Monday of a phone scam claiming to represent the businesses and asking for payments. Read more

by Alex Smith, Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:05 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Jeep strikes semi in rural Mower County

A pair of drivers came away uninjured following an accident Monday at the intersection of Mower County Roads 6 and 7. Albert Pommier, 76, was ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Tuesday, July 12, 2016 9:57 am

Business

Tough choices: Businesses bracing for wage hikes

With less than a month until Minnesota’s minimum wage increases for the third straight year, businesses in Austin and Albert Lea are deciding how to ... Read more

by Alex Smith, Monday, July 11, 2016 7:57 am

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