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Man in court for law enforcement on 30-minute chase, has long conviction history

An Austin man with a long history of driving after cancellation and fleeing police was back in court. ...

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Austin Public Schools welcomes new director of Food and Nutrition

Austin Public Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Tanner Lange as the district’s new Director of ...

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PHOTOS: Solving the puzzle

Rubik’s Cube enthusiasts came to Austin to compete in the first-ever Spamtown Cubing competition, held at IJ Holton ...

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Walz signs universal school meals bill into Minnesota law

By Elizabeth Shockman Republicans in the Minnesota Senate Thursday voted down a $1.5 billion capital investment bill, arguing ...

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Everything and more: The first of two Pay It Forward projects revealed Friday

It was busy in the home of Cassie Konken early Friday evening. People were packed into the small ...

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Republicans dig in, hold up infrastructure bill in the Senate

Local leaders voice frustration at yet another hurdle to secure bonding funds   In another detour on the ...

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Austin Community Band announces 2023 performance season

The Austin Community band is about to begin rehearsals for its 2023 season. The season will open with ...

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Preston teen awarded $21K scholarship in national VFW essay competition

By Linda Baier Manford “Stub” Corson, from Preston, Minnesota, was barely an adult when he became a soldier ...

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Come out for fun with Autism Friendly Austin’s Spectrum Celebration

The Hormel Historic Home will be hosting Autism Friendly Austin’s Spectrum Celebration from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, March ...

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Variety show to share a host of talent

The Austin Community Variety Show, to be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church will be offering plenty of entertainment. ...

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Westminster hosting annual Easter celebration

Westminster Presbyterian Church is inviting people to its EGGs-traordinary  Easter Adventure. The adventure gets started at 9 a.m. ...

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In Your Community: Duplicate Bridge

Players from Austin, Albert Lea, Rose Creek and Mason City, Iowa played bridge at the Mower County Senior ...

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In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center

Monday • S.A.I.L.- Balance and Strength, 9 a.m.        • Blood Pressure Checks, 9 a.m. • ...

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Minn. officer files lawsuit after being bitten by K-9

CHAMPLIN — A Minnesota police officer who was bitten by a police dog while pursuing a suspect is ...

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Convictions: March 6-13

— Victor Hugo Alonzo Raymundo, 27, Austin, was sentenced to two years supervised probation for gross misdemeanor interfere ...

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