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City clearing snow from ball fields
As we roll through what is hopefully one of the last weeks of the outgoing winter season, the ...
Education
The importance of diversity in children’s literature
By Kristi Beckman Austin Public Schools Integration Coordinator Read Across America week is one of my favorite milestones ...
Opinion
Hormel Retiree’s breakfast this week
This week we have the Hormel Retiree’s breakfast. This happens once a month on the second Tuesday. This ...
Education
Pacelli Readathon Week includes Brandon Vreeman author visit
Pacelli preschool and elementary students are going for the gold as they compile reading minutes in pursuit of ...
Opinion
Ask A Trooper: Do other states recognize vehicle collector plates?
By Troy Christianson Question: Can a vehicle with a Minnesota collector plate be driven legally in Arizona? Is ...
Opinion
Davidson guides meaningful jail programs
Mary Davidson, Mower County Jail Program Coordinator, gives lots of credit to the staff with whom she works. ...
Education
Get healthy … it’s not just New Year’s resolutions
By Sheila Berger Sumner Elementary Principal Getting healthy is a national focus, especially around the new year. Many ...
Opinion
The R-word is the word ‘retard(ed);’ Why does it hurt? Spread the Word to End the Word is ...
Opinion
Grab some coffee and enjoy the predawn show
By Deane Morrison In March, the action in the predawn sky really picks up. The month opens with ...
Opinion
Learn to Skate will be in March, April
Learn to Skate will be 6-6:45 p.m., March 26 and April 2, at Riverside Arena. Austin Park and ...
Education
Pacelli students to participate in SE Minnesota Middle Level Honor Band
Two Pacelli students have been selected to participate in the 24th annual Southeast Minnesota Middle Level Honor Band. ...
Opinion
Time to approve ‘Safety in Our Cities’ legislation
By Peggy Bennett State Representative, District 27A Public safety is a key function of both state and local ...
Opinion
Supporting farm safety and consumer protections
By Dan Sparks State Senator, District 27 During my time in the Minnesota Senate, I have always recognized ...
Education
Tiered bussing at Austin Public Schools
By David Krenz Austin Public Schools Superintendent We are over half way through the 2019-2020 school year which ...
Opinion
Mites hockey begins in March
Mites 3-on-3 hockey will be 6-7 p.m. on March 17 and 30, April 6, 13, 20 and 27. ...