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Blooming Prairie

Hayfield, Blooming Prairie to vote whether to support new ZED facility in Kasson

Addressing growing pains and the need for adequate learning conditions for their students, Hayfield and Blooming Prairie school boards will be part of a major ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Saturday, November 2, 2019 9:21 am

Business

Keeping Tradition: Alicia Bakery brings sweet tradition to Austin for Día de Los Muertos

Baker José Torres was hard at work with two other employees in the back room of Alicia Bakery Thursday afternoon. They had already rolled out ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Friday, November 1, 2019 6:45 am

Education

AHS sees progress with ACT scores despite state numbers say

Austin Public Schools performed well in comparison to the state average despite what the average composite score showed in a recent report issues by the ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Friday, November 1, 2019 6:30 am

Women In Business

Fulfilling the American Dream: Austere Htoo Apolo’s grocery store represents pride and a journey to success

Inside the K’Nyaw Grocery Store, those looking to find a wealth of ingredients to recreate some of their homemade food can find it there. Since ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Thursday, October 31, 2019 5:00 am

News

A wish come true: Shooting Star Trail completes scenic byway between LeRoy and Austin

Underneath Monday’s waning sunlight, a wish came true for those looking to travel across southerneastern Minnesota by bicycle. Near the 28th Street Exit off of ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Wednesday, October 30, 2019 6:31 am

Education

State sees increase in students vaping; Austin Public Schools sees similar trends but paints a broader picture

As vaping continues to swirl into relatively new territory concerning health and the increasing number of students statewide reporting that they’ve vaped, Austin Public Schools ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Tuesday, October 29, 2019 6:59 am

Education

Building a Base: County agencies look to provide more support for improving mental health in students

As today’s students faces challenges and stresses that prior generations never encountered, schools and county agencies have been changing the way they approach and talk ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Saturday, October 26, 2019 2:02 pm

Education

Heartbeat of community: Lyle Public School asks community to support operating referendum

LYLE— The school is often considered the center of the town, and the community of Lyle may face dire effects if the Nov. 5 operating ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Friday, October 25, 2019 6:40 am

Health

Balance of Life: YMCA chosen as case study site for research on healthy aging programs

Downstairs at Austin’s YMCA, a group of 15 people were meditative and focused as their instructor led the class through a series of movements. Brigette ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 6:35 am

Education

Pacelli first-graders brush up on dental hygiene; First-graders get visit from Delta Dental of MN

First grade students at Pacelli Catholic Schools brushed up on a different kind of lesson on Tuesday afternoon. Through Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation’s Smiles@Schools ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 6:34 am

senior living

Combating isolation: Having companions can help aging population to improve their quality of life

Whether it’s a simple get-together or a planned event for friends and family, spending time with a loved one can be a lifeline for those ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 6:03 am

senior living

Aging minority populations seek resources to address health needs

Maríam De León would be willing to travel longer distances if it meant she would be able to make the health and wellness workshops offered ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 6:00 am

Education

Riverland criminal justice students take ownership of feeding fellow students out of their own pockets

Taking ownership in the communities they will one day serve, Riverland Community College criminal justice program students took the extra step in making sure they’re ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Thursday, October 17, 2019 7:52 am

Education

Despite water damage, Annex sees progress

While construction on the MacPhail Center for Music continues, Austin High School music students are staying upbeat. Construction on the multi-million dollar annex project has ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Thursday, October 17, 2019 7:49 am

Education

More students walking the Austin hallways

Preliminary numbers show APS student enrollment highest on record, APS more diverse than state average Read more

by Hannah Yang, Wednesday, October 16, 2019 7:33 am

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