assisted living
St. Mark’s expansion nearly done
A $13.4-million expansion at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home is almost finished, and residents and families are giving positive reviews.
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News
Sparks one of four DFLers who voted to postpone gay marriage bill
Proposal survives GOP move to block it on Senate floor ST. PAUL — A proposal to allow gay weddings in Minnesota survived several moves by ...
by Kelli Lageson, Thursday, March 14, 2013 10:10 am
cheffs
A taste for every palate
Wintry weather couldn’t stop all the local food-lovers from getting to the second annual Foodie Throwdown Saturday night in Austin.
by Kelli Lageson, Monday, March 11, 2013 11:11 am
county board
County to discuss change to retiree health insurance
The Mower County Board will discuss retiree health insurance at its meeting Tuesday. The board is expected to discuss the request of a retiree to ...
by Kelli Lageson, Monday, March 11, 2013 10:37 am
Local Government
Government Center remodel underway
Work has finally begun on the Government Center and Law Enforcement Center remodel project. Asbestos abatement is one of the first steps in the project, ...
by Kelli Lageson, Friday, March 8, 2013 7:20 am
compare
Local lawmaker embraces health exchange bill; business owners not enthusiastic
The health insurance exchange proposal is moving through the Legislature, and while Democrats say it will help small business owners or the self-employed find affordable ...
by Kelli Lageson, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 10:45 am
dump truck
County to purchase 2 tandem dump trucks
The Mower County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of two new pieces of equipment for the Public Works Department at a special session Tuesday ...
by Kelli Lageson, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 10:21 am
crash
Austin man injured on I-90
OAKLAND — An Austin man received minor injuries in a crash on Interstate 90 on Tuesday night. Stephen Gach, 39, was driving a 1998 Suzuki ...
by Kelli Lageson, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 10:19 am
Education
Austin, Pacelli, 6 other area schools closed
Austin Public and Pacelli Catholic schools closed early Tuesday citing inclement weather. All sports and after-school activities are canceled. Southland, Lyle, Blooming Prairie, Grand Meadow, ...
by Kelli Lageson, Tuesday, March 5, 2013 6:27 am
commissioners
County commissioners to discuss permit for dog groomer
Three parties are hoping the county board will approve conditional use permits, including one for a dog grooming business. At Tuesday’s Mower County board meeting, ...
by Kelli Lageson, Monday, March 4, 2013 10:31 am
Archive
Local artists team up for March exhibit
The Austin Area Art Center will showcase two long-standing members for the March Art Exhibit, “Painting from the Heart.” Longtime art teacher and watercolor artist ...
by Kelli Lageson, Monday, March 4, 2013 9:31 am
Albert Lea
A.L. superintendent doesn’t get St. Cloud job
Albert Lea School District Superintendent Mike Funk, one of three finalists for superintendent in the St. Cloud Area School District, was not offered the job. ...
by Kelli Lageson, Thursday, February 28, 2013 9:44 am
News
Family, 12-week premature baby to lead March of Dimes event
An area family has been named the 2013 Ambassador Family for the local chapter of the March of Dimes.
by Kelli Lageson, Friday, February 22, 2013 3:24 am
FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS
Girton returns: Retired Riverland director back for another adventure
A tale of murder and mystery will be sure to test the detective skills of the audience members during the latest production by Albert Lea ...
by Kelli Lageson, Friday, February 15, 2013 8:19 am
Agriculture
Franken talks farming in Albert Lea
ALBERT LEA — Farmers, residents and local leaders met with Sen. Al Franken Saturday to discuss various agriculture issues during the legislator’s visit to Albert ...