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Business

Fiscal ’17 Hormel’s 2nd most profitable; Company announces merger of Grocery Products, Specialty Foods segments

Hormel Foods Corp. had the second most profitable year in the company’s history, even though annual sales, at $9.2 billion, were down 4 percent, according ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 8:59 am

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Getting ready to light up the town Friday

Austin Utilities crew prepare the lights at First Avenue and Main Street for the Christmas in the City kickoff, which will be downtown from 5:30-7:30 ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 7:54 am

hunting

Austin hosts national hunting dog event for the first time

Knee-high grass trembles slightly as the white and black, floppy-eared dog darts beneath it to the left about 10 yards, then back to the right, ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Friday, November 17, 2017 7:45 am

Local Government

Mower willing to litigate over opioids; Commissioners grant permission to retain law firm

In the past week, 28 counties in Wisconsin filed suit against opioid manufacturers, seeking redress for a deadly crisis that is straining their public emergency ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Monday, November 13, 2017 7:32 am

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Lyle veteran explains the bond to students

You could say the image is etched in his mind. It will never go away. I think’s it’s more accurate to say it is part ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Monday, November 13, 2017 7:17 am

Mower County Board

County opens door to new school building; Board approves a variety of rezoning and permits

The Mower County Board actions on Tuesday make possible a new school building in Windom Township, a place to sell cars in Red Rock Township, ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 8:40 am

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Sure, let’s talk about not dying in a massacre

Call it what you will. It was a deranged man. It was a terrorist. It was an angry, dangerous gang-banger. The fact is, it kills. ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 7:31 am

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When it comes down to it, who makes you bacon?

This new  “Best Minnesota Town” competition launched by Minnesota Monthly truly held no interest for me. At the Daily Herald, we know the greatness of ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Saturday, November 4, 2017 12:12 pm

News

St. John’s to give away coats today

You will find a lot of warmth at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin. And it’s not just the friendly people. It’s the coats. Volunteers ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Thursday, November 2, 2017 8:59 am

News

Deer hunt in Austin starts Wednesday

A first-of-its kind for Austin deer hunt begins Wednesday. Qualified bow hunters will be in designated city parks and city property to reduce the deer ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 9:25 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Austin man charged in pair of assaults

Jeremy James Gilbert, 30, of Austin is charged with three felonies in Mower County District Court related to an incident in December 2016, and two ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 8:54 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Lime Springs woman charged with drug felony

Jessica Mae Curtis, 21, of Lime Springs, is charged with fifth-degree drug possession, a felony, and giving a false name to a police officer. She ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 8:43 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man convicted in 2014 stalking case facing new charges

An Austin man convicted of stalking in 2014 is facing a new set of felony charges after allegedly accessing a woman’s social media and posting ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Monday, October 30, 2017 8:16 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Spring Valley man sentenced in Grand Meadow assault

Otha Vontrell Dunbar, 37, of Spring Valley, Minnesota, was sentenced Thursday in Mower County District Court to five years of probation after pleading guilty June ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Sunday, October 29, 2017 10:06 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Austin man sentenced in drug case

Christopher James Boettcher, 50, of Austin was sentenced Thursday in Mower County District Court after pleading guilty June 19, to felony fifth-degree drug possession and ... Read more

by Chris Baldus, Sunday, October 29, 2017 10:05 am

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