News
Bells ring louder in 2013: Salvation Army shatters annual kettle drive goal
The Salvation Army kettle drive may be complete, but the those little bells are still echoing. That’s a welcome change, as last year the Austin ...
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Best Bets: Sounding it out in multiple ways
The holiday excitement and its many events have come and gone. So it’s back to school for the boys and girls, and back to auditions, ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, January 3, 2014 8:22 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
First suspect denies selling oxycontin pills
One of two men suspected of illegally dealing prescription painkillers over the past months in Austin pleaded not guilty on Thursday. Jonathan Duane Hegna, 23, ...
by Matt Peterson, Thursday, January 2, 2014 1:49 pm
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One wife reaches $100K settlement in 2012 fatal crash
Second woman still suing alleged driver; criminal case still headed for jury trial
by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, January 1, 2014 7:24 am
Faith
Congregation finds new home
Several years ago, a few families met in an Austin couple’s home to talk about God. That was church. In just the past month, that ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, December 27, 2013 11:23 am
Education
Renewable energy gets push locally for 2014
Renewable energy advocates are eager for more than just a New Year’s celebration next week. On Jan. 1, provisions of Minnesota’s Solar Incentive Program take ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, December 27, 2013 11:11 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Fleeing suspect, alleged thief pleads not guilty
An accused thief, whom authorities allegedly chased at speeds of more than 100 mph in November, has pleaded not guilty to four charges in Mower ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, December 27, 2013 10:59 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Vehicle thief changes plea to guilty
A felon convicted of multiple past vehicle thefts pleaded guilty to another charge of vehicle theft. Dylan Arthur Leeper, 20, of Austin, pleaded guilty to ...
by Matt Peterson, Thursday, December 26, 2013 10:04 am
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A home for worship: Leader of Sudanese congregation finds peace on Christmas
As snow fell upon Austin on Christmas Eve, it appeared Mathiang Akoi’s chance to celebrate a traditional midnight church service would disappear again.
by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, December 25, 2013 8:06 am
Faith
Gift is in the giving: Family continues honoring relative’s memory with free dinner
About a dozen family members set tables, organized the kitchen, prepped food and bickered with each other Tuesday morning.
by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, December 25, 2013 8:01 am
News
Christmas Special: From the North Pole to Austin
Austin’s favorite elf, Mary Elf, talks to the Herald about her thoughts on Christmas, Santa and safety this year. One of Santa’s helpers and Austin’s ...
by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, December 24, 2013 10:20 am
News
Youth For Christ names location
South Central Minnesota Youth for Christ has announced it will move into the building at 400 Third Ave. NW in Austin. The area YFC has ...
by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, December 24, 2013 10:15 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Vehicle with keys in ignition stolen
Austin police are looking for a vehicle that was reported stolen over the weekend. According to the report, a 27-year-old woman told police on Saturday ...
by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, December 24, 2013 10:05 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Witnesses: Shot fired during Austin bar robbery
An armed robber allegedly fired a gun inside an Austin bar Saturday morning before escaping with an undisclosed amount of cash. Nobody was struck or ...
by Matt Peterson, Monday, December 23, 2013 10:07 am
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Duo charged for dealing prescription painkillers
Two men suspected of illegally dealing prescription painkillers over the past months in Austin were arrested last week and charged in Mower County Court. Jonathan ...