Car accident
Traffic deaths reach lowest level since ‘44
The number of traffic-related deaths in Minnesota nose-dived in 2011, with three of the fatal crashes taking place in Mower County.
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Courts and Crime
Man charged for theft of $12 brandy
A 23-year-old Austin man who allegedly stole a $12 bottle of brandy from Star Liquor was charged Thursday in Mower County District Court.
by Amanda Lillie, Friday, January 13, 2012 10:30 am
Lefty's bar
Nebraskans to rock at Lefty’s Bar
A Nebraska band will be rolling through to rock Lefty’s Bar on Saturday. Blu Simon, self-described by band members as “reformed rock and roll,” will ...
by Amanda Lillie, Friday, January 13, 2012 9:25 am
HHH
A preview for saying, “I do”
Wedding planning involves a lot of time and hard work, but the Hormel Historic Home wants to save time for brides with its upcoming Austin ...
by Amanda Lillie, Friday, January 13, 2012 9:16 am
Courts and Crime
Mother arrested for DWI at school
A 40-year-old Austin mother was arrested Wednesday afternoon for allegedly driving drunk to pick up her son from school.
by Amanda Lillie, Thursday, January 12, 2012 11:36 am
Assault
Man facing 5 felonies for beating ex’s new boyfriend
A Kenyon man was charged this week with five felonies after allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend with a flashlight.
by Amanda Lillie, Thursday, January 12, 2012 11:17 am
car chase
Ex arrested for kidnapping, pair stops for pizza amid police search
A 27-year-old homeless man is in the Mower County jail after allegedly kidnapping his ex-girlfriend and leading police on a five-hour wild goose chase.
by Amanda Lillie, Thursday, January 12, 2012 10:19 am
burglary
Cops make arrest after foot chase
A 23-year-old Austin man led police on a zig-zag chase through backyards Tuesday after allegedly stealing a $12 bottle of brandy.
by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, January 11, 2012 10:46 am
Austin City Council
Mild winter helping city with snow removal costs
The lack of snowfall this winter hasn’t just been good for warm weather enthusiasts — it’s been good for the city of Austin’s plowing budget.
by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, January 11, 2012 10:33 am
attempted murder
Shooting suspect says he didn’t pull the trigger
The man accused of shooting an Austin man in a March home invasion may testify at his upcoming trial that someone else pulled the trigger.
by Amanda Lillie, Monday, January 9, 2012 10:15 am
armed robbery
Woman who was stabbed in back now faces charges for robbery
Two months ago, Austin police believed Tairicca Cierre Einfeldt was the victim of a stabbing and attempted rape. Now they believe she was involved in ...
by Amanda Lillie, Friday, January 6, 2012 10:20 am
Courts and Crime
31-year-old sentenced to 3 years in prison for standoff with police
A 31-year-old Austin man was sentenced to three years in prison Thursday for standing off with police one night in September.
by Amanda Lillie, Friday, January 6, 2012 10:15 am
atv
Alleged drunken ATV driver pleads not guilty
A Lyle man pleaded not guilty Thursday to accusations that he drunkenly drove an ATV that rolled into a pond and injured two people in ...
by Amanda Lillie, Friday, January 6, 2012 10:10 am
Assault
Probation in store for assault convict
An Albert Lea woman accused of breaking another woman’s wrist during an assault in 2011 was sentenced Thursday to stayed jail time.
by Amanda Lillie, Friday, January 6, 2012 10:00 am
court ruling
Couple ordered to halt operation of motocross track
An Austin couple has been court ordered to discontinue operating a private motocross track on their property in Lansing Township.