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Gospel show planned for Paramount
Local gospel singers, musicians and groups will come together later this week to perform spiritual music.
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Gay and lesbian
Church’s vote sparks debate
A split decision from Presbyterian leaders on two gay-friendly measures may bring debate to area congregations.
by Rachel Drewelow, Saturday, July 10, 2010 12:57 pm
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Purple martins making a comeback
This spring, when Izaak Walton League members looked in on purple martins that nest near East Side Lake, they found about 20 of the birds ...
by Rachel Drewelow, Thursday, July 8, 2010 7:26 am
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Hormel Girls prepare for the big stage
Just after World War II, a band of saleswomen crisscrossed the nation peddling Hormel's famed line of canned meats and other dishes — by day.
by Rachel Drewelow, Tuesday, July 6, 2010 7:21 am
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In the blink of an eye
When nationally touring magician Reza comes to town this week, don’t expect him to be hiding scarves up his sleeve, or wearing a mysterious top ...
by Rachel Drewelow, Saturday, July 3, 2010 2:28 pm
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DOUBT to take the stage next week
When: 7:30 p.m., July 7-10 Where: Bridges Theatre Tickets: $12, available at Coffee House on Main and the Riverland box office.
by Rachel Drewelow, Friday, July 2, 2010 10:10 am
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Austin falls short of state education standards
Austin students made little progress on state math tests — and actually performed a bit worse than last year on reading tests, according to data ...
by Rachel Drewelow, Thursday, July 1, 2010 9:21 am
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School board narrows down candidates to 4
The Austin School Board will appoint one of four candidates to its empty seat next month.
by Rachel Drewelow, Wednesday, June 30, 2010 7:13 am
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Driver injured in car crash
A one-car accident near Dexter last night resulted in a driver being sent to St. Marys Hospital in Rochester to be treated for non-life threatening ...
by Rachel Drewelow, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 9:56 am
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Austin School Board selects finalists to fill vacant seat
Four candidates will interview next month for the seventh seat on the Austin School Board.
by Rachel Drewelow, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 9:55 am
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Annual Austin fundraiser cookout slated for this week
Accentra Credit Union hosts its annual cookout fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network later this week.
by Rachel Drewelow, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 7:16 am
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9 apply for Rude’s school board seat
Nine people have applied for Curt Rude’s school board seat, most of them turning in last minute applications at the Friday afternoon deadline.
by Rachel Drewelow, Monday, June 28, 2010 12:54 pm
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Performers wanted for gospel show
The Paramount Theatre is looking for performers for its second annual Summer Inspiration Gospel Show.
by Rachel Drewelow, Saturday, June 26, 2010 2:54 pm
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Tea time in Austin
Thursday afternoon, about 40 women at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home had an opportunity to don their finest, while spending an afternoon sipping tea, eating finger ...
by Rachel Drewelow, Friday, June 25, 2010 7:26 am
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Senior center celebrates renovations
Austin’s Helen Knutson, 86, does not have much time for recreation. The retired second- and third-grade teacher stays busy as a volunteer Bible teacher at ...