News
Austin K-9 still a rookie, but making great strides with trainer
AUSTIN — He’s an eager, attentive, quick learner with a good work ethic. He has high energy, agility and good senses. He’s also a little ...
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Cops, Courts & Fires
2 Gordonsville women convicted in check-cashing scheme
Two women involved in a 2012 check-cashing scheme were convicted of felonies Friday in Mower County District Court. Lilly Ann Garcia, 26, and Irma Aide ...
by Matt Peterson, Saturday, August 3, 2013 1:59 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Austin woman charged with criminal sexual conduct
AUSTIN — A soon-to-be 35-year-old woman was charged Friday in Mower County District Court for performing oral sex on a boy younger than 13. Lisa ...
by Matt Peterson, Saturday, July 20, 2013 2:14 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Felon sent to prison for terroristic threats
AUSTIN — A second man who reportedly attacked two females in Austin and attempted to rob them in February was sent to prison Thursday. Emmanuel ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, July 19, 2013 9:42 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Hospital thief sent to prison
AUSTIN — A suspect who tried to steal more than $1,000 worth of medical supplies in January from the hospital in Austin was sent to ...
by Matt Peterson, Friday, July 19, 2013 9:36 am
Featured News
Vacant shed destroyed by fire northwest of Austin
AUSTIN — Fire destroyed a large shed Tuesday afternoon northwest of Austin; however, the property owner was already in the process of tearing the structure ...
by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, July 17, 2013 9:30 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Son in Lansing shooting gets 3 years in prison
AUSTIN — The first of two men in last year’s shooting in rural Lansing was sent to prison Friday. Joseph Daniel Peterson, 28, was convicted ...
by Matt Peterson, Saturday, June 22, 2013 2:07 pm
News
Former Austin public employee sentenced to jail, probation
AUSTIN — A former Mower County employee who a decade ago embezzled tens of thousands of dollars in public funds was convicted of felony theft ...
by Matt Peterson, Saturday, June 22, 2013 2:06 pm
Business
Minneapolis food producer buys Austin Packaging Co.
AUSTIN — A Minneapolis-based food production company will be the new owner of Austin Packaging Co., pending a court approval today and sale closing next ...
by Matt Peterson, Thursday, June 20, 2013 11:27 am
Business
Bids to purchase Austin Packaging due Monday
Companies looking at taking over the Austin Packaging Company will submit their bids on Monday. From there, an Auction on June 19 will determine the ...
by Matt Peterson, Saturday, June 15, 2013 4:40 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Armed robber sent to prison
AUSTIN — A 19-year-old charged in an armed robbery in Austin last fall was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday in Mower County District ...
by Matt Peterson, Monday, June 10, 2013 10:23 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Salvation Army burglar sentenced to probation, service
AUSTIN — A former Salvation Army employee who tried to steal from that organization’s Austin drop-off center was convicted of burglary Thursday in Mower County ...
by Matt Peterson, Monday, June 10, 2013 10:11 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Jury finds Lansing shooter not guilty of attempted murder
AUSTIN — The second suspect in last year’s shooting at a rural Lansing home is not guilty of attempted murder; however, he is guilty of ...
by Matt Peterson, Saturday, June 8, 2013 2:01 pm
Gophers/NCAA
U of M staff greets Austin fans
It was a dream for kids — and perhaps some adults. A dozen coaches, along with assistants, media professionals and of course, Goldy, stepped off ...
by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, June 5, 2013 2:43 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Austin woman sentenced for August assault with guitar
AUSTIN — An Austin woman charged for assaulting a man with an acoustic guitar last August has been convicted in Mower County Court. Robyn Kay ...
by Matt Peterson, Monday, June 3, 2013 9:51 am
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