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Austin ArtWorks Festival

Painting her way home; Featured artist Paula Elliott reflects on Austin roots

This weekend was a homecoming of sorts for Paula Elliott. The Austin native flew into Austin this week, saw plenty of friends this past Friday, and ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Sunday, August 23, 2015 7:01 am

Courts and Crime

Man accused of smashing cars, house pleads not guilty

An Austin man pleaded not guilty last week to smashing into a house and several cars. Eric Hayes, 35, faces two counts of first-degree criminal ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Sunday, August 23, 2015 7:01 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Couple charged after cutting boy with knife

An Austin couple has been charged with assault after the wife allegedly cut a 9-year-old’s knee and the husband allegedly tried to cover it up. ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Friday, August 21, 2015 10:13 am

Local Government

Council buys Utilities downtown office

The Austin City Council approved on Monday a $275,000 agreement to purchase the Austin Utilities downtown office from the local energy company, which also houses ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Friday, August 21, 2015 10:12 am

Business

Bustad’s closes demolition, excavation business

A longtime Austin business is closing its doors this week. Bustad’s Excavating Service and subsequent businesses owned by Wallace Bustad are shutting down. The company ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Thursday, August 20, 2015 1:37 pm

Business

Mall deal finds new life; Hy-Vee, city could revive deal to buy Oak Park Mall

Austin Port Authority officials say Hy-Vee has worked with Oak Park Mall tenants to move forward on a $3.2 million deal to acquire and demolish ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Thursday, August 20, 2015 11:24 am

Business

Report: Mower rents increased by 35 percent since 2000

Mower County’s rent has gone up substantially over the past few years, according to the Minnesota Housing Partnership. The nonprofit released a report Wednesday showing ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 11:36 am

News

A song of community; Austin comes together for singing, fellowship

Dozens of voices sang out Tuesday inside the Veterans Pavilion at Bandshell Community Park. From classics like “Home on the Range” to country songs like ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 10:34 am

Business

Despite challenges, Hormel nets record profits; Company expects strong finish to 2015

Hormel Foods Corp. continued to post record profits over the past quarter despite a severe shortage in turkey livestock and decreasing international sales. Hormel announced ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 10:32 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Roc heading to rescue shelter; Council votes unanimously amidst communication concerns

A 4-year-old pitbull is getting a stay of execution after the Austin City Council rescinded its order to euthanize Roc the dog during a public ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 11:00 am

Business

Council firm on $4.9M levy in 2016

The Austin City Council voted 6-0 Monday to set the city’s 2016 levy at $4.9 million — a levy increase of $565,000. That increase looks ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 10:44 am

Business

Council approves Hormel Foundation requests; List includes upgrades to Riverside, continued funding for city events

The Austin City Council approved on Monday several 2016 grant requests to the Hormel Foundation, including upgrades to Riverside Arena and continued funding for city ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 10:42 am

Business

Fill the Boot set for this week

Austin firefighters hope to once again fill their boots with money for a good cause. The annual Fill the Boot campaign will take place from ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 10:37 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Suspect accused of trying to choke puppy during argument

An Austin man is accused of strangling a puppy during a fight with a woman in his house. Read more

by Trey Mewes, Monday, August 17, 2015 10:28 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man arrested for using false bills at fair

An Albert Lea man was arrested at the Mower County Fair Sunday for trying to pass counterfeit money at a food stand. Mower County Sheriff ... Read more

by Trey Mewes, Monday, August 17, 2015 10:27 am

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