Mower County
Busy conservation year in Root River uplands
Water quality in the Root River watershed got a protective boost this year with the construction of more than 4 miles of grassed waterways in ...
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Mower County
Next MCHS Lunchbox History to focus on COVID-19 History Project
The Mower County Historical Society will hold its next “2020 Lunchbox History Series” program at noon on Thursday, Sept. 24. The topic this month is ...
by Daily Herald, Sunday, September 20, 2020 6:50 am
Business
Three named to KSMQ Board of Directors
KSMQ Public Television has added three Austin residents to its Board of Directors. Craig Clark is Austin city administrator, Tom Klapperich is market president of ...
by Daily Herald, Saturday, September 19, 2020 6:50 am
Letters to the Editor
Paid political letter: Fighting for those affected by hunger
One in eight people are currently affected by hunger in Minnesota, and food insecurity is projected to peak this month. Second Harvest Heartland was started ...
by Daily Herald, Saturday, September 19, 2020 6:30 am
Columnists
Annie Lane: Uncomfortable making a recommendation
Dear Annie: I would like your input on how to handle a tricky situation. Many times, I am asked to write a letter of recommendation ...
by Daily Herald, Saturday, September 19, 2020 6:30 am
Letters to the Editor
Letter: DFL Pop-Up Shop in Austin on Tuesday Sept. 22
The COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted all aspects of our lives including this year’s political campaign. Out of concern for our community’s health and safety, the ...
by Daily Herald, Saturday, September 19, 2020 6:30 am
Editorials
Our opinion: Do your part to avoid ‘twindemic’
Last week’s push by Mayo Clinic doctors to get your flu shot this year comes at a crossroads for Minnesota and our area and puts ...
by Daily Herald, Saturday, September 19, 2020 6:30 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Over 1,600 arrested during DWI enforcement period
During the end-of-summer DWI campaign that began Aug.14 and ran through Sept. 7, officers, deputies and troopers around the state arrested 1,649 drivers for driving ...
by Daily Herald, Friday, September 18, 2020 6:36 pm
Mower County
Hwy 251 reopens to traffic, but short delays expected while paving work continues
Highway 251 between Highway 218 and Interstate 35 reopened to traffic Sept. 16 after crews completed a culvert replacement, but motorists should still expect short ...
by Daily Herald, Friday, September 18, 2020 6:25 pm
Mower County
Active Mower COVID cases increase as state sees over 1K new cases
The Minnesota Department of Health on Friday again reported eight new cases of COVID-19 in Mower County, bringing the county’s cumulative total to 1,261. Mower ...
by Daily Herald, Friday, September 18, 2020 6:05 pm
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Diane Lothson, 82
Age 82, formerly of North St. Paul, MN. Passed away on September 10, 2020 from Congestive heart failure. Preceded in death by parents, Fred & ...
by Daily Herald, Friday, September 18, 2020 5:52 pm
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Patricia J. Decker, 85
Patricia “Pat” J. Decker, age 85 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, surrounded ...
by Daily Herald, Friday, September 18, 2020 5:52 pm
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Charles (Chuck) Prescott, 78
Chuck Prescott (78) passed peacefully from this world following a long illness on September 9, 2020 at his home in Tolleson, AZ in the presence ...
by Daily Herald, Friday, September 18, 2020 5:51 pm
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Lorraine A. Brown, 85
Lorraine A. Brown, age 85 of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. Lorraine Alice ...
by Daily Herald, Friday, September 18, 2020 5:50 pm
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Dean Alan Attleson, 61
Dean Alan Attleson , age 61 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away suddenly Monday, September 14, 2020, at his home in Austin. Dean was born February ...