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Austin City Council

Questions over tax abatement and other agenda items discussed at city council

There was a lot that was discussed during the Austin City Council meeting Tuesday night. Bonnie Rietz and Mary Anne Wolesky, co-chairs of the Austin ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Friday, September 6, 2019 8:58 am

Education

Kindness in all languages: IJ Holton students spread solid message through rocks

No matter the language someone speaks, IJ Holton Intermediate School students believe kindness is something that every person can understand. On Tuesday and Wednesday morning, ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Thursday, September 5, 2019 7:32 am

Local Government

Snow ordinance, tax abatement discussed at city council meeting

Emergency snow removal ordinances and parking was one of the subjects of conversation during Monday night’s work session. Although there wasn’t too much on the ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Thursday, September 5, 2019 7:26 am

austin utilities

Austin Utilities sends 2 of its own to assist with restoration efforts from Hurricane Dorian

When it comes to helping those who need it, Austin Utilities won’t hesitate to jump in and answer that call. Jeff Martinson and Doug Barth, ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 8:49 am

Mower County Board of Commissioners

County gives updates on budget, broadband

Although there wasn’t much on the agenda, county officials still had plenty to discuss during Tuesday’s meeting. The Mower County Board met Tuesday  afternoon to ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 8:44 am

Education

Starting Line: First group of Austin Assurance Scholarship recipients attend Riverland, boosting enrollment

School’s back in session for Riverland Community College students and for some, this means the start of a new chapter they never thought could be ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 7:48 am

Education

Head of the Class: First day of school for first-year teachers

As students are preparing to attend school in a matter of a few days, there are also some who are getting ready to teach in ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Saturday, August 31, 2019 1:03 pm

Austin Living Magazine

Hometown Pride: Games People Play creates keepsakes for walks down memory lane

Odds are that if you’re wearing an Austin Packers t-shirt or a Lyle-Pacelli Athletics long-sleeve, it came from Games People Play. The 36-year-old business has ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Saturday, August 31, 2019 6:13 am

Education

Painting a picture of Minnesota schools; North Star Accountability reflects student progress, APS officials say students are more than test scores

The Minnesota Department of Education on Thursday released the 2019 North Star Accountability Report, which showed that APS was faring well with its progress of ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Friday, August 30, 2019 8:49 am

Autumn Ag

Bridging the digital divide in rural Mower County

For those living in rural Mower County, high-speed internet may be closer to reality. The Mid Continent Communication (MIDCO) based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Friday, August 30, 2019 5:41 am

Brownsdale

Lasting Legacy: In her last days, Carol Larick reaffirms love for Brownsdale and the people in it

BROWNSDALE—Just as Carol Larick stood by Deidra Burke’s side as she took on renovating the former Brownsdale Elementary School into an assisted living center, Burke ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Thursday, August 29, 2019 8:27 am

Lyle

Good Girl; Lyle dog saves family by alerting them during house fire

LYLE—If Theresa Groesbeck had stayed in bed on Monday, July 29, she would have never woken up again. Groesbeck was in the yard at her ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 9:03 am

Education

A new chapter: Hayfield teachers move back into classrooms in newly renovated school

HAYFIELD—A newly renovated school means a new chapter has started for teachers, students and the Hayfield Community Schools District. With much of the major renovations ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 6:40 am

Agriculture

Mower County to vote on supporting rural broadband project today

Those looking to have stable, high-speed internet may get a boost if county officials give a green light for a project that could provide rural ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 6:35 am

Mower County

Making connections through books; Austin woman helps bring books to people in Africa

From the beginning of its story, Read To Recovery’s plot continues to thicken as the program continues to thrive. Having started off with an idea ... Read more

by Hannah Yang, Saturday, August 24, 2019 1:01 pm

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