Weather
Storm that claimed 13 in Okla. pushes east
Worst storms over in east, south but more coming PORTLAND, Maine — The remnants of a violent storm that claimed 13 lives in Oklahoma sent ... Read more | Add your comment
NWS issues severe thunderstorm watch for Mower County
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of southern and eastern Minnesota, including Mower County, until 10 p.m. tonight. NWS ... Read more | Add your comment
Our Opinion: Prepare for storms
Spring has sprung a leak, apparently. Rain and thunderstorms have filled our forecasts, and as the weather warms, the storms will get stronger, as they ... Read more | Add your comment
Jaycees collecting items for Oklahoma tornado victims
The Austin Jaycees are giving back to Oklahoma residents devastated by a tornado, and they want Austin’s help. From noon to 3 p.m. this Sunday ... Read more | Add your comment

Tornado Anniversary 2011
Hayfield girls get first win
The Hayfield girls basketball team picked up its first win of the season when it beat Triton (1-3 overall) 47-24 in Hayfield Friday. Read more | Add your comment
Flood 2010
City eyes $3M for Turtle Creek flood projects
With the potential for flooding in Austin every year, city officials hope to secure more money from the state budget, as well. Read more | Add your comment
More Articles
- Austin’s wet weather won’t stop | Add your comment
- Wednesday’s weather: Thunderstorms likely, some could be severe | Add your comment
- Tuesday’s Weather: Early fog, rainy stretch continues | Add your comment
- Hormel donates 165,000 meals to Oklahoma tornado relief | Add your comment
- Memorial weekend weather: Storms, rain and cloudy weather return to area | Add your comment
- Thursday’s Weather: Sunny and 63 today, but chance of storms returns over weekend | Add your comment
- Local resident says brother, family in Oklahoma tornado’s path is OK | Add your comment
- Wednesday weather: Showers return to area | Add your comment
- Jellystone owner: We don’t give up | Add your comment
- UPDATE: Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister | Add your comment
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