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Snow closes area schools, seconds others to two hours late
Because of recent snow fall the area received, the following schools have closed school for the day: Austin ...
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Sudden star: Defensive minded Tolbert clinches a win over East at the line
The Packer girls basketball team was saddled with foul trouble and a nine point second half deficit, but ...
Mower County
2023 Paint the Town Pink kicks off in January
The Hormel Institute is gearing up for 2023 Paint the Town Pink (PTTP), an annual campaign to raise ...
Mower County
UPDATE: 3-5 inches of snow possible, winter weather advisory issued
The Austin area is preparing for possibly up to five inches of snow Thursday night. The area has ...
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WNBA star Griner freed in swap for Russian arms dealer Bout
WASHINGTON — Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic prisoner exchange, as the U.S. ...
Mower County
Social Security tax cut splits Minnesota DFLers
By Dana Ferguson A fresh crop of Minnesota DFL lawmakers took to social media Tuesday to push back ...
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Burros topple LeRoy-Ostrander girls
The LeRoy-Ostrander girls basketball team lost to Lanesboro (3-1 overall) 75-46 on the road Tuesday. Jordan Runde put ...
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AP source: Aaron Judge, Yankees reach $360M, 9-year deal
SAN DIEGO — Aaron Judge has issued his ruling: Court remains in session in the Bronx. Judge is ...
Austin Packers
Setting the table: Austin seniors lead the way in a win over Scarlets
The Austin girls basketball team has a lot of young players with big potential, but the team is ...
Hayfield Vikings
Hayfield boys take down Medford
The Hayfield boys basketball team beat Medford 56-23 in Hayfield Tuesday. Hayfield (2-0 overall) was led by Isaac ...
Austin Packers
Luverne powers past Packer girls hockey team
The Austin girls hockey team lost to Luverne (7-0 overall) 17-1 on the road Tuesday. Sarah Wangen had ...
Grand Meadow Superlarks
Cotten catches fire as Superlarks down Rebels
The Grand Meadow girls beat Southland 68-29 in GM Tuesday. Sydney Cotten drilled eight threes for the Superlarks ...
Lyle/Pacelli Athletics
Koak’s double-double helps LP beat Mabel-Canton
The Lyle-Pacelli boys basketball team beat Mabel-Canton (1-1 overall) 89-34 in Lyle Tuesday. Buay Koak finished with 35 ...
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Austin Packers
Duop’s big night is not enough for the Packers in Mankato
The Austin boys basketball team lost to Mankato East (2-0 overall) by a score of 86-65 in Mankato ...
Grand Meadow Superlarks
Edland pours in 28 as the Rebels top GM
The Southland boys basketball team ran past Grand Meadow (0-2 overall) 79-34 in Adams Tuesday. Nick Edland had ...
Blooming Prairie Awesome Blossoms
BP boys fall to Maple River
The Blooming Prairie boys basketball team lost to Maple River (3-0 overall) 67-51 in BP Thursday. Gabe Hein ...
Mower County
Welcome to Austin: Council approves contract for sign design
People coming to Austin next year can look forward to getting a new welcome in the form of ...
Business
Austin Utilities announces retirement
Austin Utilities is announcing the retirement of Tom Tylutki, electric operations director. After 26 years of service his ...
Columnists
Our opinion: Surplus needs proper attention
The news Tuesday of Minnesota’s $17.6 billion budget surplus is once again welcome news and indicates a steady ...
Columnists
Carolyn Bogott: Van Vugt inspired back give back
Varinh Van Vugt has a very inspiring way of looking at life. She said she approaches everything with ...
Columnists
Ask A Trooper: Proper withs of snow plow blade that can be mounted
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: Last week, I noticed a truck with a snow plow blade on it, ...
Al Batt
Annie Lane: If the shoe fits
Dear Annie: Regarding the recent letters about Alcoholics Anonymous and other recovery programs, whatever works best for you ...
Al Batt
Al Batt: Bringing people into focus
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Guess who I bumped into on my way to my first eye ...