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Blooming Prairie Awesome Blossoms

Blossoms turn it up to fly past Eagles

BLOOMING PRAIRIE – The Awesome Blossoms started slow, but they used their experience and energy to get things ...

Mower County

Cedar River’s mussels getting stronger

MN DNR adds about 1,250 to three Mower County sites   Standing in the Cedar River, Madeline Pletta ...

Mower County

United Way of Mower County annual fundraising campaign underway

United Way of Mower County’s (UWMC) annual fundraising effort, which supports over 20 local nonprofits, has officially begun.  ...

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Huskies start fast to spoil Austin’s Homecoming

The Packer football team found itself in an early hole, but it was able to put together a ...

Mower County

Photos: Celebrating AHS Homecoming

Photos from this week’s Austin High School Homecoming celebration

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Packer girls tennis team edged out by Bombers

Bruins drop home opener in a shootout

Superlarks fall to Spring Grove football team

Man gets over 14 years for criminal sexual conduct with a minor

Hurricane Ian nears Cuba on path to strike Florida as Cat 4

Some schools closed in Minnesota district where 2 were shot

Vikings rally past Lions 28-24 on Osborn’s last-minute TD

Awesome Blossoms crush Bucs 39-7

Hayfield football team falls to KW

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Austin Bruins

Norsemen slide past Bruins in OT

The Austin Bruins had their four-game winning streak snapped when they lost to the St. Cloud Norsemen (3-1-0-1 ...

Lyle/Pacelli Athletics

Athletics score a big win in Southland

The Lyle-Pacelli football team blasted Southland (0-4 overall) 38-16 in Adams Friday. LP (2-2 overall) seized a 16-0 ...

Local Government

Dube hoping to return to school board

Former Austin Public Schools Board member and chair Carolyn Dube feels she’s got more to contribute and it’s ...

Mower County

Activist to present at Peer Power event

Mickey Rowe, award-winning actor, activist, author, and father will kick off the 10th year of the Peer Power ...

Mower County

Mayo Clinic Health System celebrates 30th anniversary

Mayo Clinic Health System is celebrating the milestone of its 30-year anniversary. Mayo Clinic Health System was established ...

Mower County

Fire Department open house on Oct. 12

The Austin Fire Department will host an open house on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 5-7 p.m. at the ...

Mower County

In Your Community: Duplicate Bridge

The Duplicate Bridge Club meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Mower County Senior Center in Austin. Start ...

Mower County

In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center

Monday SAIL- Balance and Strength, 9 a.m.        Blood Pressure Checks, 9 a.m. Walking Club, 9 ...

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In Your Community: Giving back for the cause

Editorials

Our opinion: No room for swatting

Wednesday’s events surrounding a rash of “swatting” calls around the United States and in Minnesota is a stark ...

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Columnists

APS Column: Thank you for ongoing support

We have had a tremendous start to the new school year at Austin Public Schools. You can feel ...

Columnists

Sarah Lysne: The joy of being part of an orchestra

Last weekend I had the privilege of listening to some beautiful hymns played on piano and violin. I ...

Columnists

Annie Lane: Garlic allergy gets me gaslit

Dear Annie: Over the years, my tolerance for garlic has gotten so bad that I have cut it ...

Columnists

Jamey Helgeson: Come join us for an ice cream social open house

An ice cream social open house will be held from 6-7:30 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 10  at LIFE ...

Columnists

Ask A Trooper: Flashing break lights not legal

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: I have noticed cars that have a high-mounted center brake light that flashes ...

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Referendum would support community

We strongly encourage support of the upcoming Austin Public Schools levy referendum. As leaders who deeply care about ...

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: An important November

Let’s not forget that Pres. Donald Trump is the only twice impeached president in the history of the ...

News

In-person voting starts in Minnesota, 3 other early states

MINNEAPOLIS — In-person voting for the midterm elections opened Friday in Minnesota, South Dakota, Virginia and Wyoming, kicking ...

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Lindell sues to recover cellphone seized by FBI agents

MINNEAPOLIS — MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell has sued the Department of Justice and the FBI, demanding the ...

Mower County

Effort being made to refurbish 100-year-old piano

With an already famous piano in its midst, Austin High School Choir Director Kalle Akkerman is laying plans ...