Austin
Director to downsize cat shelter after charge
An Austin cat shelter is downsizing because the director has been cited for having too many cats.
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abduction
Alleged kidnapper who led police on 5-hour chase pleads not guilty
A 27-year-old Rochester man who allegedly kidnapped his ex-girlfriend and led police on a five-hour pursuit pleaded not guilty Thursday to five criminal charges.
by Amanda Lillie, Friday, January 27, 2012 10:57 am
Business
DFL chair touts Institute project
State DFL Party chair Ken Martin told officials from the city of Austin and The Hormel Institute Thursday that the proposed Institute expansion is one ...
by Amanda Lillie, Friday, January 27, 2012 10:50 am
burglary
Police investigating break-in at salon
Austin police are investigating a break-in overnight Wednesday at the Edge Salon.
by Amanda Lillie, Friday, January 27, 2012 10:47 am
Courts and Crime
Mail driver pleads not guilty to stealing from cards
A Spring Valley route driver accused of stealing money from greeting cards pleaded not guilty Thursday to two criminal charges.
by Amanda Lillie, Friday, January 27, 2012 10:46 am
car crash
46-year-old sentenced to probation for hitting two squad cars, deputy
A 46-year-old rural Brownsdale man who hit two squad cars and a deputy with his vehicle was sentenced to probation on Thursday.
by Amanda Lillie, Friday, January 27, 2012 10:35 am
health and human services
Human Services moves ahead on collaboration
Twelve county human services departments in southeast Minnesota, including Mower and Freeborn, that have been exploring collaboration have begun developing an operating plan.
by Amanda Lillie, Thursday, January 26, 2012 10:07 am
car crash
Hit-and-run suspect pleads guilty following crash
The driver of a car that crashed on West Oakland Avenue in October pleaded guilty Friday to allegations that he was drunk and fled the ...
by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:55 am
Austin City Council
Stiehm, Clennon spar at council retreat
Marian Clennon feels like the odd city council member out.
by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:04 am
Assault
Man charged for allegedly attacking father-in-law
A 30-year-old Austin man was charged with three felonies after he allegedly choked his father-in-law and threatened him with a knife.
by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:59 am
Austin City Council
Council outlines 2012 priorities
Austin City Council members are setting their sights on next year’s budget and collaboration in 2012.
by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:55 am
car crash
34-year-old taken to hospital after crash
A 34-year-old Austin woman was taken to Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin after a Monday morning crash on West Oakland Avenue.
by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:53 am
car crash
Man pleads guilty to driving drunk, fleeing scene
The driver of a car that crashed on West Oakland Avenue in October pleaded guilty Friday to allegations that he was drunk and fled the ...
by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 3:40 pm
Assault
Boyfriend could face burglary, assault charges
A rural Austin man was arrested Monday night after allegedly kicking in the door to a woman’s house.
by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 11:27 am
Austin City Council
Council looks to future at retreat
Austin City Council members heard from city department managers Monday at the first night of a retreat to plan their 2012 priorities.