Agriculture
Fairgrounds gets a new foundation; Funds will be used for fair, events, grandstand and more
The Mower County Agricultural Society is investing in the future of the county fairgrounds.
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Habitat for Humanity
Habitat, Riverland break ground on housing project
An Austin family has a little more to be grateful for this year after several organizations have come together to help them build a new ...
by Trey Mewes, Sunday, August 30, 2015 9:01 am
E-Sports
E-sports is entering the mainstream
More than 11,000 people showed up to Madison Square Garden last weekend to watch video games. You read that correct. More than 11,000 people, of ...
by Trey Mewes, Sunday, August 30, 2015 7:01 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Alleged puppy choker pleads not guilty
Christopher Maricle, 25, was charged earlier this month with domestic assault, interfering with a 911 call and animal cruelty.
by Trey Mewes, Friday, August 28, 2015 10:53 am
Business
Filling in the potholes; Austin, Mower roadwork on schedule
The summer may soon be over, but area road construction won’t finish for some time. City and county public works projects are in full swing, ...
by Trey Mewes, Friday, August 28, 2015 10:47 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Burglar nabs purse from unlocked car
Someone allegedly stole a woman’s purse, among other items, from an unlocked car in southwest Austin early Thursday morning. Austin Police Chief Brian Krueger said ...
by Trey Mewes, Thursday, August 27, 2015 9:46 am
Education
In search of a center; Refugee activists make their case at legislative update meeting
Immigrant families have it a lot tougher than people think, according to John Brown Bol. Language barriers prevented some immigrant families from accessing the city’s ...
by Trey Mewes, Wednesday, August 26, 2015 10:51 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Robber hits SE Ankeny’s station at gunpoint
Austin police are looking for a male who robbed the Ankeny Mini Mart No. 1 gas station at gunpoint Monday night.
by Trey Mewes, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 10:08 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Deputies catch burglars stripping metal off house
Mower County Sheriff’s deputies caught two Austin men trying to steal tin and other metal from an unoccupied home at the 50000 block of 235th ...
by Trey Mewes, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 10:06 am
FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES
Dog pardon a rare exception
The Austin City Council may have saved the life of a dangerous dog last week, but critics worry the council will continue to get distracted ...
by Trey Mewes, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 10:03 am
Business
Hy-Vee confirms plans to buy mall
Hy-Vee has confirmed it is working with other businesses and the city of Austin to potentially restart a purchase agreement to buy the Oak Park ...
by Trey Mewes, Monday, August 24, 2015 10:33 am
News
Bubbles everywhere; New events a hit at the ArtWorks Festival
Hundreds of bubbles floated north on Main Street Saturday afternoon, aided by the wind as dozens of residents watched and cheered. Nearby, motorcycles of all kinds ...
by Trey Mewes, Monday, August 24, 2015 10:26 am
Riverland Community College theater
On with the show; Riverland Theatre enchants and entertains with upcoming season
Riverland Theatre enchants and entertains with upcoming season
by Trey Mewes, Monday, August 24, 2015 6:01 am
Minnesota Legislature
Legislative update meeting set for Tuesday
Area residents, including local Sudanese, will have the chance to discuss the effects of the 2015 Minnesota Legislature at the Austin Public Library at noon ...
by Trey Mewes, Sunday, August 23, 2015 10:14 am
Joystick
Kickstarting a disaster in developing games
The inherent cracks in Kickstarter campaigns for video games done by big-name developers are becoming more apparent. Over the past few weeks, fans of “Mega ...