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Storm spotter training offered by the NW
The National Weather Service (NWS) will be holding a SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter Training in Austin, Minnesota on Monday, March 16. The training will be ... Read more
1 month ago by Daily Herald.
Warm temperatures greet the weekend
Things are looking pretty good this weekend, following a bout of frigid weather that gripped the area earlier this week. With sun expected to shine ... Read more
1 month ago by Daily Herald.
Jeff Bezos commits $10 billion to fight climate change
NEW YORK — Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said Monday that he plans to spend $10 billion of his own fortune to help fight climate change. ... Read more
1 month ago by Associated Press.
Dangerous wind chills keep many students at home
MINNEAPOLIS — Fear of frostbite is keeping many students home today around Minnesota and has the National Weather Service warning people to limit time outdoors. ... Read more
1 month ago by Associated Press.
Schools close, open late on Thursday, Feb. 13 due to inclement weather
Schools closed Thursday, February 13 Albert Lea Area Schools Alden-Conger Schools Austin Public Schools Congregational Preschool Glenville-Emmons Hollandale Christian Kingsland Lyle Public Schools Pacelli Catholic ... Read more
1 month ago by Daily Herald.
Area gets about 10 inches of snow; Cold temperatures expected later this week
Mower County residents found themselves digging out this weekend as heavy snow blanketed the area late Saturday and early Sunday. Initially predicting 4 to 7 ... Read more
2 months ago by Daily Herald.
Area placed in winter storm watch
A winter storm watch has been placed on areas of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa ahead of a winter storm that is expected to impact ... Read more
2 months ago by Daily Herald.
Pennsylvania groundhog declares early spring ‘a certainty’
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog on Sunday declared: “Spring will be early, it’s a certainty.” At sunrise on Groundhog Day, members of Punxsutawney ... Read more
2 months ago by Associated Press.
City: ‘Keep trash cans off of road during snow plowing’
With heavy snow blanketing the area, the City of Austin is reminding residents to place garbage cans and recycling bins in their driveways, not on ... Read more
2 months ago by Mike Stoll.
Winter weather advisory until 9 p.m; schools cancel
A quick, but disrupting system moving through our area has us in a winter weather advisory and closed a majority of the schools. According to ... Read more
2 months ago by Daily Herald.
Storm brings over 4 inches of snow to the area; Causes havoc with travel
A weekend winter storm brought about 4 ½ inches of snow to the Mower County area, according to National Weather Service-La Crosse Meteorologist Nicole Batzek. ... Read more
2 months ago by Mike Stoll.
3 things schools think about before canceling classes
In addition to managing districts with thousands of employees and sometimes tens of thousands of students, superintendents need to pay very close attention to the ... Read more
2 months ago by Minnesota Public Radio.
Austin and Pacelli close schools due to winter storm Friday
Due to the potential for inclement weather and poor road conditions, the following schools have canceled class for Friday, Jan. 17: Austin Public Schools has ... Read more
2 months ago by Daily Herald.
Storm continues march into area: Area placed in winter storm warning; Parking ordinance in affect
Friday’s winter storm, which is expected to affect a large portion of Minnesota and Iowa, is still on track despite a very slight dip in ... Read more
2 months ago by Eric Johnson.
Area gearing up for 1-2 punch
First comes the cold and then comes the snow. As the area braces for significant snowfall on Friday, we will first have to get through ... Read more