Cops, Courts & Fires
Mower County to add security features to old courthouse
AUSTIN — Mower County will soon take steps to improve safety in its former courthouse, even if it causes some inconvenience for customers.
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Featured News
Austin hospital nurses hold solidarity walk
AUSTIN — On Monday afternoon, dozens of nurses and supporters walked outside Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin to show they stand as one. More ...
by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, May 21, 2014 9:46 am
Featured News
Austin teenager’s song hits 42 on iTunes charts
Austin’s Molly Kate Kestner is in the company of Katy Perry, Coldplay and Michael Jackson. The Austin High School senior’s song “His Daughter” hit No. ...
by Jason Schoonover, Saturday, May 17, 2014 3:48 pm
Arts & Culture
Cloud Cult returns to Austin festival
AUSTIN — The Austin ArtWorks Festival is turning to some familiar faces to help rock the third annual festival this August.
by Jason Schoonover, Saturday, May 17, 2014 9:00 am
Featured News
Teen reaches global audience
AUSTIN — Austin High School senior Molly Kate Kestner has been featured on dozens of media outlets since her original song, “His Daughter,” went viral ...
by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, May 14, 2014 10:18 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Albert Lea lawyer named Mower County judge
AUSTIN — An Albert Lea lawyer has been named a judge in Mower County. Gov. Mark Dayton appointed Kevin Siefken to fill a judicial vacancy ...
by Jason Schoonover, Friday, May 9, 2014 3:57 pm
Business
Sale of Nelson’s grocery store is official
An Austin grocery store owner is officially expanding his business to Albert Lea.
by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, May 6, 2014 11:48 am
Education
Riverland unveils strategic plan
The president of Riverland Community College unveiled the institution’s strategic vision for the future Monday, a plan he hopes will help the school step out ...
by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, April 29, 2014 10:14 am
Business
Austin truck stop becomes a Kwik Trip
AUSTIN — Austin officially has a third Kwik Trip. The La Crosse, Wis-based company took over Watts Cookin’ and Austin Auto Truck Plaza last week, closed ...
by Jason Schoonover, Friday, April 25, 2014 9:52 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Albert Lea man finalist for judge in Austin
AUSTIN — An Albert Lea lawyer is a finalist to be a Mower County judge. The Commission on Judicial Selection named Kevin Siefken as a top ...
by Jason Schoonover, Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:35 am
Elections & Campaigns
Senate candidate lists his key issues
AUSTIN — Republican Mike McFadden brought his campaign for the U.S. Senate to Austin Monday, along with a message that America can do better and ...
by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, April 15, 2014 10:42 am
Business
Kwik Trip purchases property in Austin
AUSTIN — Kwik Trip is closing in on a deal to buy the Austin Auto Truck Plaza and Watts Cookin’, but the company bought another ...
by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, March 25, 2014 10:32 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Mower County jail population rising
Mower County’s jail population has been higher than normal for the last month, but the county doesn’t need to hire more jailers — at least ...
by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, March 16, 2014 8:30 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
O’Reilly of Fox News criticizes Mower Co. prosecutor and judge
AUSTIN — A Mower County prosecutor and judge are taking heat from Fox News commentator Bill O’Reilly for their decisions in a criminal sex case. ...
by Jason Schoonover, Friday, February 28, 2014 9:09 am
Elections & Campaigns
Republican to challenge state Rep. Poppe
AUSTIN — With the local GOP Convention less than a week away, Republican Dennis Schminke spoke to more than 30 people at Piggy Blues BBQ ...
by Jason Schoonover, Friday, February 28, 2014 9:01 am
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