News
Brother remembers twin through charitable acts
When Roger Peterson’s birthday rolled around on July 26 this year, something was missing: his twin brother. “For 50 years, he and Richard shared the ...
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Archive
Austin Relay balloon touches down in Canada
When one of many purple Relay for Life balloons took flight Saturday evening as part of the cancer research fundraiser’s opening ceremony, none of the ...
by Kevin Coss, Tuesday, July 30, 2013 6:25 am
News
A stand against cancer
Relay for Life raises $93K Austin residents gathered under overcast skies and wrapped themselves in jackets Saturday evening as the 2013 Mower County Relay for ...
by Kevin Coss, Monday, July 29, 2013 11:03 am
Kurt Zellers
Gov. candidate pushes for business friendliness
Rep. Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove, has interstate competition on the mind. “You guys are real close to the Iowa border,” he said during a visit ...
by Kevin Coss, Saturday, July 27, 2013 5:23 pm
Business
Local radiator shop closes in Mapleview
Anderson Radiator Service, a Mapleview business specializing in radiator repair and maintenance for cars, trucks and tractors, has closed. The property, located at 2215 Fourth ...
by Kevin Coss, Thursday, July 25, 2013 10:51 am
Education
Federal mandate bumps lunch prices higher
Austin students will need to add a bit of loose change to their midday diet this coming school year. The Austin Public Schools Board nudged ...
by Kevin Coss, Monday, July 22, 2013 5:47 pm
austin public schools
District to set lunch prices, contracts for year
The Austin Public School Board will work out the details of its coming school year at a Monday afternoon meeting. Mary Weikum, director of food ...
by Kevin Coss, Saturday, July 20, 2013 5:14 pm
Austin High School
Austin Steps Up
AHS and Hormel team up to help interns learn job, interviewing skills
by Kevin Coss, Monday, July 15, 2013 5:01 am
Little Caesers
Little Caesars eyes Austin
Pizza chain looking for local franchise owner
by Kevin Coss, Saturday, July 13, 2013 11:30 pm
Education
Pacelli hires interim president
Pacelli Catholic Schools has hired an interim president. Jim Hamburge started around the beginning of July, according to board of trustees member Father Jim Steffes. ...
by Kevin Coss, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 11:00 am
Business
New life in the mall
Mary Lynn Chandler is out to help couples tie the knot without emptying the wallet. “I work with brides on a budget,” she said. Chandler, ...
by Kevin Coss, Friday, July 5, 2013 10:51 am
Archive
Dean closes the book on 32 years at Riverland
Jan Waller found out firsthand just how much effort it takes to clean out an office after more than three decades of work. The longtime ...
by Kevin Coss, Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:09 am
Archive
A new leader for Riverland
The first few days at the office have been busy for Adenuga Atewologun. The new president of Riverland Community College spent Monday and Tuesday getting situated. ...
by Kevin Coss, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 7:39 am
Education
New principal, superintendent start at Lyle
Lyle Public School welcomed its new principal and superintendent Monday. Jennifer Backer began her contract as superintendent on a .3 full-time schedule at the start ...
by Kevin Coss, Tuesday, July 2, 2013 11:08 am
FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS
A legacy at auction
Car enthusiasts came from all over to see the legacy of the late Bud Johnson and place their bids for his many rare cars.