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Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Darin Douglas Finley, convicted in the death of Melissa Rack, in jail on probation violation

The man convicted of felony criminal vehicular homicide in the death of Melissa Rack in December 2022, is back in jail on a probation violation ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 26, 2024 12:32 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man gets 13 years in prison for criminal sexual conduct with a child

An Austin man charged in 2021 with several counts of criminal sexual conduct with a child has been sentenced to 13 years in prison. The ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, July 25, 2024 3:22 pm

Austin Greyhounds

Huffman winds up A’s in Hounds’ playoff win

Behind the pitching effort of Joe Huffman and a 14-hit night, the Austin Greyhounds advanced in tournament play after defeating the Owatonna A’s in an ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:11 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Minnesota appeals court upholds – in part – original Heggs conviction

Decision reinstates guilty conviction of felony by jury after it was reversed by judge   The Minnesota Court of Appeals has reversed, in part, the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 4:11 pm

Mower County

Parks and Rec shows off process for treating EAB

Plans continue to form in meeting infestation   As work continues in meeting the emerald ash borer infestation in Austin, the Austin Parks, Recreation and ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 6:17 pm

Education

APS approves student handbook, will continue celebration conversation

During a special board meeting Monday night, the Austin School Board gave the final approval on the student handbook, but not without some dialog around ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 5:45 pm

Columnists

The Wide Angle: Life’s questions answered – cartoons

The other day, I read something that really makes a lot of sense. I saw it in a tweet — an X? A post? Whatever ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 5:45 pm

Mower County

Man from early July standoff in court Monday, psych evaluation requested

The man who fled police in Owatonna with his seven-year-old daughter and was at the center of a standoff for nearly 10 hours in Austin ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, July 22, 2024 3:00 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man charged in previous criminal sexual conduct charged again

A Mapleview man already facing charges for criminal sexual conduct with a minor has been charged in a second case. Joshua Alan Lamaack, 43, appeared ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 19, 2024 5:22 pm

Mower County

PHOTOS: Night of competition

Thursday night, the Austin Noon Kiwanis Free Track Meet was held with plenty of youngsters taking advantage of a beautiful night at Wescott Athletic  Complex. Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, July 18, 2024 6:32 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Austin woman facing several charges related to pull-tab scheme

15 charges brought in case, including eight for forgery   An Austin woman is facing several charges related to a pull-tab scheme at a local ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, July 18, 2024 5:30 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

APD warns public to be alert to rental listing scams

The Austin Police Department is warning people to be cautious when it comes to renting property after noticing a rise in rental listing scams in ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, July 18, 2024 4:51 pm

Mower County

Parks and Rec to begin work on replacing playground surfacing due to June flooding

The Austin Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is asking families to be patient as it works through the process of replacing the sand at several ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 1:00 pm

Blooming Prairie

Blooming Prairie Ribfest cooking up funds for fundraiser

It’s hard to turn down an afternoon of barbecue ribs and supporting children and you can do both when the Blooming Prairie Youth Club hosts ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 7:00 pm

Local Government

City Council okays preliminary planning funds for Whitewater Project

Editor’s note: Corrects to show proper ownership of the Fourth Avenue NE dam which is the City of Austin The Austin City Council, by a ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 5:36 pm

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