Education
Different paths: Baskin’s journey has been changeable, fulfilling
Amy Baskin had no idea she would end up with a career in education – in fact, she thought that her career would be found ...
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Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Golf cart taken from rural LeRoy home
A golf cart valued at $5,000 was taken from a rural LeRoy home sometime between 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 27 and 11 a.m. on ...
by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, May 30, 2018 8:35 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Man could face charges after road rage incident
A 53-year-old Austin man could be facing a felony assault charge after he allegedly dragged a man alongside his vehicle while it was moving, at ...
by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, May 29, 2018 11:10 am
News
Red, White and Blue fundraiser helps veterans
Most who attended the Red, White and Blue fundraiser on May 16, sponsored by the Kris Heichel team within Fairway Mortgage, were not sure what ...
by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, May 29, 2018 7:35 am
Mower County
CEO prepares for upcoming year
On Friday, Austin and Pacelli high school students headed for participation in the first-ever CEO program in Austin were able to meet many of the ...
by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, May 26, 2018 11:32 am
News
‘I closed too many eyes’ – Arneson writes of his brother-in-law’s WWII account
The late Bayer Ross, like many of his generation, rarely spoke of his service in World War II – but after gentle prompting by his ...
by Deb Nicklay, Friday, May 25, 2018 7:49 am
Faith
Reaching new heights; St. Augustine begins its makeover behind a tangle of scaffolding
As you first walk into the body of St. Augustine Catholic Church, you are struck by what seems like miles of scaffolding. Vaulting some 40 ...
by Deb Nicklay, Thursday, May 24, 2018 7:57 am
News
Wings of memory; Finding comfort, hope, in butterflies’ flight
The Rev. Josh Johnson said it is always difficult to mourn a loved one’s passing in simple words. But the symbolic act of releasing butterflies ...
by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 9:05 am
News
Pawlenty: Campaign to focus on middle class needs
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Pawlenty believes the needs of the state’s modest- to middle-income residents are not being met, with not enough money at the ...
by Deb Nicklay, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 8:54 am
News
Buried without name; On Memorial Day, there are also “the Unknowns”
Most of us are defined by years – the time in which we were born, and when we died. And, or most of us, our ...
by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, May 22, 2018 7:38 am
News
Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota works to raise awareness
Shannon Boehnke came to a wheelchair knowing what it was like to have use of your legs — and then lose that motion. As Ms. ...
by Deb Nicklay, Tuesday, May 22, 2018 7:33 am
News
Remembering Bill; Sheely’s legacy is friendliness, hard work
It is often said the true measure of a man is known in how dogs and children react to him. As it happens, children and ...
by Deb Nicklay, Monday, May 21, 2018 8:56 am
Mower County
Releasing La Danza: Reich promises ‘old-fashion romanticism’ in concert
Peggy Reich is the first to admit that she is “an old-fashioned romantic.” “That’s my nature,” she says with a laugh. But Reich does not ...
by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, May 19, 2018 10:03 am
Local Government
Filings for city, county offices open Tuesday
Candidates wanting to file for Austin city or Mower County offices in the Nov. 6 election may do so beginning Tuesday. The filing period ends ...
by Deb Nicklay, Saturday, May 19, 2018 9:34 am
Business
Beyond the dream; Worlein donates land to Austin Area Foundation
Paul and Joanne Worlein have donated 71 acres of farm land to the Austin Area Foundation – a move that will help preserve one legacy ...