Education
U regents approves tuition increase for Twin Cities students
By Peter Cox MPR News/90.1 FM Despite protests from some students, tuition will increase at the University of ...
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Philomathian to close; Religious book store dating to 1907 to shut its doors July 31
The Philomathian Book Store has been a staple of downtown Austin for several decades, but after months of ...
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Dramatic comeback falls a run short for Hayfield; Girls’ season comes to an end
MANKATO — The Hayfield softball team had its season come to an end at the Minnesota Class A ...
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Sparks takes heat on vote; Republicans accuse Austin senator of lying
Republicans are accusing a local senator of lying about his vote in the closing moments of this year’s ...
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Couple may halt event center plans after Lansing residents speak out
Despite receiving split approval from the Mower County board Tuesday, an Austin couple may not move forward on ...
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Steamy conditions bring air-quality concerns
Friday brought blazing heat and humidity with a side of pollution today. As highs across much of Minnesota ...
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‘Quite the journey’; Pacelli graduates 12
Green and white tassels with a golden ‘16 charm bounced around from the hats of students as the ...
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Daily to be sworn in as newest judge Friday
Mower County’s third judge is about ready to take the bench. Christa Daily will be sworn in as ...
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City looks at bringing sidewalks into ADA compliance
The Austin City Council listened to a proposed transition plan Monday to bring all sidewalks up to compliance ...
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Audit gives city clean bill of financial health
The city of Austin received a clean bill of health in its 2015 audit. Kim Hillberg, of CliftonLarsonAllen ...
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Council asked to demolish 2 hazardous buildings
The Austin City Council passed a request Monday from the planning and zoning commission to demolish two hazardous ...
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Students get new view of Austin High; QVR viewer allows for 360 tour of school
Austin High School is going virtual. Thanks to an enterprising idea and a pair of AHS graphics students, ...
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Legislative frustration leaks locally
Local leaders are disappointed with the failure to finalize a tax bill after Gov. Mark Dayton did not ...
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Tax bill veto could cost Austin in LGA funds; Council discusses 2017 budget
The Austin City Council discussed a framework for its 2017 budget on Monday. The city could miss out ...
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‘Failure is not an option’; Much work still ahead after City Council passes Rec Center
The $35 million Austin Community Recreation Center took a big step forward Monday. Austin City Council passed both ...