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News

Welcome to the ‘season of disappointments’ — where bills make it (or don’t) at Minnesota Capitol

By Dana Ferguson Minnesota lawmakers will near a key deadline this week before the final sprint of the legislative session. Friday marks the third legislative ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, April 15, 2024 7:19 am

Mower County

Feeling humbled: Gina Grundmeier finds comfort in other’s support in the wake of medical diagnosis

For over 10 years, Gina Grundmeier has been helping others through Pay It Forward, but now she’s the one at the center of people’s attention ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, April 12, 2024 7:00 pm

Mower County

Trout stocking on Wolf Creek hits five-year mark ahead of trout opener

For the fifth year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has stocked Wolf Creek in Austin’s Todd Park ahead of the trout opener this Saturday. ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, April 11, 2024 5:15 pm

Mower County

First EAB informational meeting bolstered hopes for saving ash trees

Continuing its push to confront the emerald ash borer in Austin, the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department held its first informational meeting Tuesday night in ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 8:34 pm

Mower County

Experience like none other: Artrageous to bring energy-packed show to Paramount

It’s been seven years since the interactive artistic experience of Artrageous has been in Austin, but for those who were at the troupe’s last show ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 7:00 pm

Education

APS board gets update on science curriculum progress

On Monday night, during its meeting, the Austin Public Schools Board heard an update on the district’s new science curriculum. The change isn’t new and ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5:28 pm

Columnists

The Wide Angle: The late night stresses of not sleeping

A lot of things can go through my mind during the listless hours of the morning. Those dark, secluded moments where there is just you ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5:15 pm

Mower County

Photos: Huzzah! for a fundraising feast

The Matchbox Children’s Theatre held a magical night of fun as part of a fundraiser in the form of Feast, Fantasy & Fun. Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, April 6, 2024 5:52 pm

Austin Living

Austin Living: Guide to Design

Ellie Huffman has established House of LuLu Interior Design bringing guidance to homeowners and new life to furniture   The world opens to Ellie Huffman ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, April 6, 2024 8:00 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Suspect in 2022 Lyle stabbing sentenced to probation

The man who was accused in a 2022 stabbing incident in Lyle was sentenced Thursday in Mower County District Court. Carson Brian Dolan, 20, was ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, April 4, 2024 5:02 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Austin man pleads not guilty to seven counts of child pornography

An Austin man made his first appearance in Mower County District Court on Thursday and faces seven felony counts of possessing pornographic material of minors ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, April 4, 2024 1:34 pm

Blooming Prairie

Justice for Noelani: Higgins gets over 17 years in prison

Wednesday’s sentencing to run concurrently with Wisconsin sentence related to the death of Sierra Robinson   The man accused of killing two-year-old Noelani Robinson in ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 4:54 pm

Mower County

UPDATE: Man accused of killing Noelani Robinson sentenced to over 17 years

This is a developing story and will be updated further soon. The man accused of killing two-year-old Noelani Robinson in 2019, has been found guilty ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 9:22 am

Mower County

I-90 bridge project begins soon

Work is just days away on the mammoth Interstate 90 bridge project. Austin City Engineer Steven Lang updated the Austin City Council on the project ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 6:06 pm

Columnists

The Wide Angle: Never wait to be annoyed when it comes to cleaning

I practice a rather technical, time-associated method of cleaning at home called Timed Annoyance Cleaning or as I will refer to it throughout this nonsense ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 5:35 pm

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