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First steps made in Congress to honor pop superstar Prince
NEW YORK — Minnesota’s Congressional delegation on Monday is introducing a resolution to posthumously award the Congressional Gold ...
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Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Convictions: Oct. 10-16
—Lacey Dawn Clay, 35, of Alden was sentenced to three years of probation for felony fifth-degree drug possession. ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Rural Austin man killed, another injured in UTV crash
A man was killed and another person was injured after a UTV crash late Saturday night southeast of ...
Agriculture
Diversity in agriculture
Local farm continues growth through hemp For a number of years now, local farmer Tom Cotter has ...
Mower County
Keep safety in mind this coming Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, officials are hoping participants will keep safety in mind. According to Austin ...
Business
Union members vote to merge Local 663 and Local 9
It was announced Friday, that UFCW Local 9 in Austin will be merging with United Food & Commercial ...
Mower County
Austin Winter Extravaganza returning for second year
The Austin Area Chamber of Commerce announced on Friday that the Austin Winter Extravaganza will return this year. ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Man sentenced to prison for sexually abusing teen
Abraham Palma Hernandez, 50, of Austin was sentenced on Thursday in Mower County District Court to 172 months ...
Mower County
Field Day to feature cover crops, soil health
Soil-health partners will come together next week for a free event on a Mower County farm to share ...
Mower County
Photos: Unity Day in Austin
Unity Day, which is a Pacer organization-lead event to encourage bullying prevention was represented by programs through the ...
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Man pleads guilty to having sexual conversations with teen
Jacob Steven Smith, 30, of Austin pleaded guilty to felony engage in electronic communication with child relating or ...
Mower County
In Your Community: Duplicate Bridge
Duplicate bridge is played two days a week at the Mower County Senior Center. Nine teams played at ...
Mower County
Senior Center Schedule
Upcoming Events Monday: Blood Pressure Checks, 9 a.m.; SAIL- Bone Builders, 9 a.m.; Walking Club, 9 a.m.; Ping ...
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Trends point to crest in summer-fall wave
By MPR Staff Minnesota’s COVID-19 numbers this week continue to signal the worst of the current surge may ...
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Strong economic growth continues in rural parts of 10 states
OMAHA, Neb. — Strong economic growth continues in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states, according to ...