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Man of the Shroud exhibit open in Rochester
The Church of St. Pius X, in Rochester, is inviting people from the region to visit and explore ...
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Trout stocking on Wolf Creek hits five-year mark ahead of trout opener
For the fifth year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has stocked Wolf Creek in Austin’s Todd Park ...
Education
Riverland selected for Achieving the Dream’s Rural Serving Cohort
Riverland Community College has been selected by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national, leading higher education reform network ...
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Health department says 22 Minnesota water systems have PFAS above new federal limits
By Kirsti Marohn, Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger The Minnesota Department of Health says 17 communities, a veterans’ ...
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OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in ‘trial of the century,’ dies at 76
LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he ...
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2 deputies injured and 1 suspect killed in exchange of gunfire in Minneapolis suburb
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two Hennepin County sheriff’s deputies were injured while serving a warrant and a suspect was ...
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Biden administration sets first-ever limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water that will ...
Business
Hormel seeking nominations for 2024 Class of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes
Now in its third year, the 10 Under 20 Food Heroes program recognizes young innovators fostering positive change ...
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Hayfield man injured in Tuesday morning crash in Olmsted County
A Hayfield man was injured Tuesday morning as the result of a single-vehicle crash in Olmsted County. According ...
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Watch for prescribed burns April 10 on Highway 218 south of Blooming Prairie
BLOOMING PRAIRIE — The Minnesota Department of Transportation is alerting motorists on Highway 218 south of Blooming Prairie ...
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First EAB informational meeting bolstered hopes for saving ash trees
Continuing its push to confront the emerald ash borer in Austin, the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department held ...
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Experience like none other: Artrageous to bring energy-packed show to Paramount
It’s been seven years since the interactive artistic experience of Artrageous has been in Austin, but for those ...
Education
Hometown Food Security Project, Hormel Foods Present student art exhibit
The Hometown Food Security Project (HFSP) and Hormel Foods Corporation, in collaboration with Austin High School, invite residents ...
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A sign of spring: MnDOT begins bridge inspection season in SE Minn.
Motorists in southeast Minnesota should be alert for Minnesota Department of Transportation bridge inspection crews working on the ...
Education
APS board gets update on science curriculum progress
On Monday night, during its meeting, the Austin Public Schools Board heard an update on the district’s new ...