Mower County
Voting held Tuesday for special 1st Congressional District Primary
Voting for the Special Primary Election to fill the remainder of Rep. Jim Hagedorn’s open seat will be ...
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Minnesota lawmakers get some hits, lots of misses in session
ST. PAUL — There were a few hits but lots of misses as the divided Minnesota Legislature blew ...
Education
APS hires new high school AD
Austin Public Schools has announced the hiring of Katie Raso Carter as the district’s new activities director. Carter ...
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DFL endorses Walz for second term
By Mark Zdechlik Gov. Tim Walz has the Minnesota DFL Party’s endorsement for his reelection campaign. DFL state ...
Mower County
Isn’t that just a hoot
Blooming Prairie elementary student inspired by Nature Center owl to give back One Blooming Prairie Elementary student ...
Business
New senior center director ready to spread the word
Joan Hanson also highlights upcoming work to the center The Mower County Senior Center has hired a new ...
Agriculture
AHS FFAers wrap up successful year
Livestock judging team places first in the state Sometimes it’s not about the competitive journey, but how you ...
Business
DCA holds annual meeting, reflects positive trends in community
The Development Corporation of Austin held its annual meeting on Tuesday at the Hormel Historic Home. During the ...
Mower County
3 honored for induction into AHS Music Hall of Fame
Former AHS students went on to lofty musical careers Three of the latest additions to the Austin High ...
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Minnesota sports betting bill advances as budget items stall
ST. PAUL — A proposal to legalize sports betting has survived a test amid lawmakers’ efforts to pull ...
Mower County
Ikes hold fundraising kick-off dinner
The Izaak Walton League will be having a steak cookout fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, ...
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Minnesota sports betting bill advances as budget items stall
ST. PAUL — A proposal to legalize sports betting survived a test Thursday amid lawmakers’ efforts to pull ...
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Facing election headwinds, Minnesota Democrats gather for convention
By Mark Zdechlik The Minnesota DFL Party holds its state convention in Rochester this weekend. Unlike Republicans last ...
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Family suing widow of late US lawmaker for medical expenses
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Family members of the late U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn of Minnesota say his widow, Jennifer ...
Business
Leo Augusta Children’s Academy to receive $750K grant
The Leo Augusta Children’s Academy in Blooming Prairie recently received a big boost from the Department of Employment ...