Business
The road so far: KSMQ begins construction on Broadcast Center
When KSMQ broke ground on its new Broadcast Center earlier in October, it was a big step in realizing a project that has been in ...
ericjohnson, Author at Austin Daily Herald
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Weekend fire damages oven, smoke damage to home
A home in the southwest of Austin was damaged over the weekend by fire. According to an Austin Police report, at around 7:30 a.m. Sunday ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, October 26, 2021 5:47 pm
RSS General
Photos: RCC men’s soccer hosts Lake Superior College
The Riverland Community College men’s soccer team hosted Lake Superior College Friday night at Wescott Athletic Complex. Results were not available by press time.
by Eric Johnson, Friday, October 22, 2021 8:56 pm
Agriculture
Diversity in agriculture
Local farm continues growth through hemp For a number of years now, local farmer Tom Cotter has been on the forefront of sustainable farming ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, October 22, 2021 8:21 pm
Business
Union members vote to merge Local 663 and Local 9
It was announced Friday, that UFCW Local 9 in Austin will be merging with United Food & Commercial Workers Local 663 following a union members ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, October 22, 2021 8:16 pm
Columnists
The Wide Angle: Of course I tried turning it off and on again
I’m a sidekick. That’s about all that I’ve ever been. I’m the kind of guy that runs beside you on the way to a mission ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, October 22, 2021 7:59 pm
Education
Standing Together
Pacelli Catholic Schools take part in Unity Day This Wednesday is Unity Day, a national initiative that preaches inclusion, understanding and kindness to combat ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, October 19, 2021 6:08 pm
Education
Rising possibilities
APS opens second Pi Academy with eyes to the future When the Pi Academy was established in 2014, at Southgate Elementary, it was done ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, October 15, 2021 6:19 pm
Albert Lea
Artists, Iowa Music HOF team up
If you’re looking for a good old rock ’n roll show then you’ll want to plan for Friday night’s Rock ’n Roll Is Here to ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, October 15, 2021 6:10 pm
Mower County
NextEra gives commissioners update on Dodge County Wind Farm, proposed solar farm
The Mower County Board of Commissioners received an update from NextEra Energy projects in the area, including their wind farm in Dodge and Steele Counties ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, October 15, 2021 6:05 pm
Education
APS board okay’s a pair of settlement packages
The Austin Public Schools Board on Tuesday voted in favor of a pair of package settlements for the paraprofessionals and custodial staff in the district. ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, October 15, 2021 5:13 pm
Mower County
Austin couple donates cast of Chief Sleepy Eye
A little bit of history and a little bit of mystery. An Austin couple has donated a cast of Chief Sleepy Eye, that’s been in ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 6:23 pm
Education
Parent voices frustration over APS mask mandate
Frustration over Austin Public Schools’ mask mandate came to Monday night’s school board meeting. Charles Dankworth VI, a parent of a Woodson Kindergarten Center student, ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 6:19 pm
RSS General
Minn. RB Potts done for season with undisclosed injury
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota running back Trey Potts will miss the remainder of the season with an undisclosed injury serious enough to keep him hospitalized for ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 5:20 pm
Business
Cargill looking to the future after acquisition of BP’s Arkema
With the announcement in September that Cargill was acquiring Blooming Prairie’s Arkema, comes a focused eye to the future. The acquisition’s announcement was made on ...