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Cheerleader revival: AHS brings tradition back to the forefront
Cheerleaders have become more and more scarce in Minnesota over the last decade, but the Austin Packer cheerleading ...
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Blooming Prairie man pleads guilty to federal charge of child pornography
A Blooming Prairie man has pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting children outside the United States, announced U.S. Attorney ...
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Westbound I-90 overnight detour at Hwy 105 scheduled July 29 in Austin
Westbound Interstate 90 motorists near the Highway 105/Oakland Avenue bridge will be detoured up the exit and down ...
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Darin Douglas Finley, convicted in the death of Melissa Rack, in jail on probation violation
The man convicted of felony criminal vehicular homicide in the death of Melissa Rack in December 2022, is ...
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Strip-till farming focus of upcoming event
Nexus Coop leading free demo day Aug. 13 near Rose Creek Strip tillage and the equipment needed ...
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What part of your property has to look the best?
- The Lawn (64%, 39 Votes)
- Deck/Patio (16%, 10 Votes)
- Garden (11%, 7 Votes)
- Flower Bed (8%, 5 Votes)
Total Voters: 61
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Vikings DC Brian Flores still gets a pit in his stomach when thinking about Khyree Jackson
EAGAN — As the Minnesota Vikings progress through training camp and into the regular season, in those idle ...
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Our opinion: Reminder of paid political letters
Editor’s note: This editorial originally ran on June 1 and is running again because of the upcoming primary ...
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Thumbs up, Thumbs down
Thumbs up to new app. The announcement earlier this week that Palmer Bus and Austin Public Schools was ...
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Tim Penny: Open grants support welcoming communities
Since 1986, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) has invested over $60 million in grants across our 20-county region. ...
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US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate
WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses ...
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World War II sergeant whose plane was shot down over Germany honored with reburial
LOS ANGELES — After 80 years, a World War II sergeant killed in Germany has returned home to ...
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Gizmo the dog went missing in Las Vegas in 2015. He’s been found alive after 9 years
LAS VEGAS — Judith Monarrez crumpled onto her kitchen floor and wept when the news arrived in an ...
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Letter to the Editor: Time to talk policy
I wonder if there is a way the GOP might consider talking about policies, how they are going ...
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Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics
PARIS — France’s high-speed rail network was hit Friday with widespread and “criminal” acts of vandalism including arson ...
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Hormel named to Forbes List of America’s Best Employers for Women 2024
Hormel Foods Corporation has announced that it has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers ...
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Man gets 13 years in prison for criminal sexual conduct with a child
An Austin man charged in 2021 with several counts of criminal sexual conduct with a child has been ...
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Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tears ACL in opening practice of training camp, AP source says
EAGAN — Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tore his ACL during a drill in the first practice of ...
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Huffman winds up A’s in Hounds’ playoff win
Behind the pitching effort of Joe Huffman and a 14-hit night, the Austin Greyhounds advanced in tournament play ...
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Biden delivers solemn call to defend democracy as he lays out his reasons for quitting race
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered a solemn call to voters to defend the country’s democracy ...
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In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu vows ‘total victory’ in Gaza and denounces U.S. protesters
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged in a scathing speech to Congress on Wednesday to achieve “total ...
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APS announces new cell phone, device rules for upcoming school year
Austin Public Schools has announced new rules for cell phone and personal device use by students within the ...
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Minnesota appeals court upholds – in part – original Heggs conviction
Decision reinstates guilty conviction of felony by jury after it was reversed by judge The Minnesota Court ...
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Vikings agree to 4-year extension with LT Christian Darrisaw worth up to $113M
EAGAN — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a four-year extension Tuesday with left tackle Christian Darrisaw that’s worth ...
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Austin teen injured in Tuesday night crash
An Austin teen was injured in an Olmsted County crash late Tuesday night. According to the Minnesota State ...
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Gertrude Ellis travels the subject of next Lunchbox History event
The Mower County Historical Society will host its next Lunchbox History event at noon on Thursday in the ...