Mower County
Walz praises Institute expansion project during Thursday visit
As part of an expanded trip to Austin on Thursday, Gov. Tim Walz visited The Hormel Institute to learn more about recent efforts to expand ...
Eric Johnson, Author at Austin Daily Herald
Mower County
Student exhibit examined food insecurity through art
On Thursday evening, at the SPAM Museum, a special showing was held featuring the art of students at Austin Public Schools. The exhibit, “A Work ...
by Eric Johnson, Thursday, April 25, 2024 6:41 pm
Mower County
Dignitaries tout bipartisan cooperation at groundbreaking for I-90 bridge project
In September of 2022, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith were in Austin touting the securement of $25 million in federal dollars for the bridge ...
by Eric Johnson, Thursday, April 25, 2024 3:44 pm
Education
Pride of Pacelli — Pair of events to showcase educational opportunities
Pacelli Catholic Schools is eager to show off what it can offer and has created a day in which to do it with a pair ...
by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:00 pm
Columnists
The Wide Angle: All we are is dust in the never-ending wind
As a native Minnesotan, I’ve come to understand, accept and even in some instances appreciate the fickle nature of the state’s, um … nature. In ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 7:41 pm
Business
‘Work hard & Be nice’: Food Service Department worker honored by company, co-workers
long the bottom of Ian Corscadden’s name tag is one simple phrase that guides him through his day in the Food Service Department at Mayo ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, April 19, 2024 7:00 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Man behind the wheel in crash that severely injured Wyatt Hamlin enters guilty plea
The man who was charged in the drunk driving crash that seriously injured an Austin High School boys hockey player has entered a plea of ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, April 19, 2024 1:14 pm
Mower County
Pacovsky announces run for District 23B
Four years ago, Joe Pacovsky ran as a DFL challenger to Rep. Peggy Bennett in 27A. Now Pacovsky is running again, officially announcing Thursday at ...
by Eric Johnson, Thursday, April 18, 2024 7:00 pm
Education
Sharing the adventures of reading: Susan Ruzek honored through book gifts to Woodson
Kirsten Hayford recognized the room at Woodson Kindergarten Center as soon as she walked past it on Wednesday. It was the room that her mother, ...
by Eric Johnson, Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:57 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Austin man who allegedly pointed a gun at neighbor charged with 7 counts
A man who allegedly threatened another with a gun as part of an ongoing dispute has been charged with several counts over the incident in ...
by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 4:31 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Man in Austin charged with eight felony counts in a pair of alleged assaults
A man with a history of terroristic threats and domestic assault related offenses was back in court Wednesday facing a long list of charges related ...
by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 4:29 pm
Mower County
Mower County Humane Society raising money to expand its catio
The Mower County Humane Society is currently attempting to raise funds that will allow it to add onto its outdoor cat area. The Humane Society ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 7:00 pm
Mower County
City crews to take over painting pool this year
City Council approval means pool likely to open on time The Austin City Council on Monday night agreed to the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department’s ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 7:00 pm
Columnists
The Wide Angle: The best stories are those with cats
Sometimes, I have to wonder if I do stories on the Mower County Humane Society because of the important work they do or because I ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 5:42 pm
Mower County
City Council gets closer look at proposed Veterans Memorial renovation
During its work session Monday night, the Austin City Council heard more on the plans to renovate the Veterans Memorial in downtown Austin, hopefully this ...