Mower County
Roadeo highlights transit industry
Over 30 participants came to Austin this past weekend for the 35th annual Minnesota State Bus Roadeo, which took place at Riverland Community College. According ...
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Cops, Courts & Fires
Woman pleads not guilty to manslaughter, additional felonies in death of baby
The Glenville woman charged with manslaughter in the December 2021 death of 2-month-old son entered pleas in the case Thursday afternoon in Mower County District ...
by Eric Johnson, Thursday, June 23, 2022 4:50 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Glenville woman charged with manslaughter of 2-month-old
A Glenville woman is facing felony charges, including manslaughter, in the December 2021 death of her 2-month-old son.
by Eric Johnson, Thursday, June 9, 2022 1:36 pm
Education
Riverland has first in-person graduation since start of pandemic
For the first time since 2019 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Riverland Community College held its first in-person commencement exercises Friday. The school graduated 587 ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, May 13, 2022 5:34 pm
Health Updates
New Mayo equipment lends precision, patient benefits in hip, knee replacements
AUSTIN — Cutting edge technology is coming to more and more operating rooms of hospitals, and this is especially true at Mayo Clinic hospitals. One ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, April 29, 2022 9:00 pm
News
Cleanup moving swiftly a week after Taopi tornado
TAOPI — Just a week after the tornado that struck Taopi on April 12, things have taken a major step forward for the community. Mower ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 10:36 pm
Mower County
‘We’re just so grateful’: Town of Taopi making strides after tornado
TAOPI — Just days after an EF2 tornado tore through Taopi Tuesday night, the town already has taken major strides to try and reach some ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, April 15, 2022 5:17 pm
News
10 houses lost in Tuesday tornado in small Mower County town of Taopi
A wider picture of the damage leveled on Taopi from Tuesday night’s EF2 tornado is starting to become a little clearer Thursday.
by Eric Johnson, Thursday, April 14, 2022 10:31 am
News
Weather Service: Damage indicates possible EF2 tornado in Mower County
TAOPI — Taopi residents are picking up the pieces of their homes Wednesday morning after a line of storms producing tornadoes plowed through the tiny ...
by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 2:02 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
No charges for officer in fatal December shooting in Austin
Austin Police Officer Zachary Gast will not be facing charges in the fatal December 2021 shooting of Kokou Christopher Fiafonou at Kwik Trip on Oakland ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 4:53 pm
Arts & Culture
Upcoming show at Minneapolis’ Parkway Theater has milestone feel for Whalen and the Willows
Joshua Whalen, front man and founder of Whalen and the Willows, recently put an emotional video up on Facebook, imploring people to take in their ...
by Eric Johnson, Monday, March 14, 2022 4:02 pm
Elections & Campaigns
Former Hormel CEO hoping to lend moderate voice to Congress
Jeffrey Ettinger, who served as Hormel Foods Corps. CEO for 11 years, announced today his intention of running for the 1st District congressional seat left ...
by Eric Johnson, Thursday, March 10, 2022 2:44 pm
Elections & Campaigns
Former Austin mayor throws hat in ring for 23B
Tom Stiehm made it official Sunday afternoon of his intent to run for the 23B house seat during a kick-off event at the Mapleview Village ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 6:01 pm
Elections & Campaigns
Mueller announces bid for District 23B
Rep. Patricia Mueller announced Monday that she will run for reelection in the newly formed District 23B. Mueller is in her first term as representative ...
by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 6:01 pm
News
Mueller discusses legislative priorities
With three principle topics in tow, Rep. Praticia Mueller (27B-R) is walking into her second legislative session with purpose. The 2022 session gets underway Monday ...
by Eric Johnson, Friday, January 28, 2022 8:55 pm
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