Eric Johnson, Author at Austin Daily Herald

Mower County

PHOTOS: Public lines up for some chops

The public showed up in force Tuesday night for the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Ag Appreciation Cookout at the Mower County Fairgrounds. Despite ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, July 16, 2025 10:14 am

Mower County

New Austin Salvation Army officers appointed

The Salvation Army has announced that it has appointed Lieutenants Omayra Cervantes and Juan Hernandez as the new corps officers in Austin. They officially assumed ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, July 16, 2025 9:42 am

Mower County

Down the home stretch: Paramount project nears the finish line as it looks to August goal

With just over a month until the Austin ArtWorks Festival, work on the Historic Paramount Theatre’s renovation and expansion project is zeroing in on completion ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 7:00 pm

Mower County

MPR holds its breath as vote nears for potential federal cuts

A United States Senate vote this week could have dire consequences for a number of public broadcasting stations in Minnesota and across the country. Already ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 5:28 pm

Columnists

The Wide Angle: We’re just trying to get through disco together

If you’re on Facebook for any amount of time during the day you’ve likely seen what I have unimaginatively started calling “The Battle of the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 4:31 pm

Education

APS board unanimously approves special election for building referendum

In a unanimous vote, the Austin Public Schools Board on Monday night voted in favor of a two-question special election this November for a referendum ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, July 14, 2025 8:22 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Oman found guilty in the shooting death of Gumdel Gilo

Cham Oman, who was standing trial for the 2023 drive-by shooting death of Gumdel Gilo, was found guilty by a jury Monday in Mower County ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, July 14, 2025 6:04 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Mapleview man accused of criminal sexual conduct has 2 charges dismissed; aggravated sentences sought in remaining cases

A Mapleview man charged in multiple cases of criminal sexual conduct with a child has had one of those cases dismissed. Joshua Alan Lamaack, 45, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, July 14, 2025 5:30 pm

Mower County

Federal bill brings changes, uncertainty to Mower Health and Human Services

SNAP and medical assistance will be impacted by sweeping changes of One Big Beautiful Bill Act Named by the Trump administration as the “One Big ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 11, 2025 7:00 pm

Mower County

Wastewater Treatment Plant construction glimpsing the finish line

City has paid out a majority of the project price tag with just over a year until most work is done   On Monday evening, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, July 9, 2025 7:00 pm

Mower County

City council awards bid for one-way project

The Austin City Council has settled on its contractor for the Oakland Avenue and First Avenue SW one-way reconstruction project. In a unanimous vote, the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 7:00 pm

Columnists

The Wide Angle: What a ‘tweet’ little family

As many of you know by now, I’m attempting to be something of a backyard vintner through the planting of three grape vines. My hope ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 4:31 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Trial begins for third person charged in 2023 death of Gumdel Gilo

After jury selection last week, which trailed into Monday, the trial of Cham Obang Oman is underway. Oman is one of three charged in the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 1:01 pm

Local Government

City Council opts to delay point of sale inspection ordinance to March 2026

During its meeting Monday night, the Austin City Council took the first steps toward delaying the implementation of an ordinance that requires compliance certification for ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 10:09 am

Education

Riverland Honors List

Editor’s note: This is the continuation of a list that first ran in the Wednesday, June 2 Austin Daily Herald. Austin Coltrane Page, Dean’s List ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, July 4, 2025 5:00 pm

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