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Hot rod, car artist had ties to Austin

The hot rod enthusiasts and classic car connoisseurs alike are mourning a significant loss in the car show industry with Austin ties this month. Read more

Post offices plan meetings about shortened hours

The United States Postal Service will seek community feedback on its decision to reduce retail hours, which will affect seven rural post offices in Mower ... Read more

Editorial: Dayton’s veto is another setback for Legislature

After a brief glimmer of hope, the governor seemed to slam the door shut this week on the prospect of future cooperation between Minnesota’s warring ... Read more

Hormel claims success on corporate responsibility report

Hormel Foods Corp. is claiming another successful year of corporate responsibility. Read more

CAB fields national inquiries on starting anti-bullying groups

The Community Against Bullying is branching out. Read more

Considering running for office? Chamber offering a seminar

Anyone interested in running for local, elected office is encouraged to attend an informational seminar, organized through the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce. Read more

What’s in a name? Austin Schools kicks off new middle school naming campaign

Austin’s new fifth- and sixth-grade intermediate school may soon have a name. Read more

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  5. Missing AHS student found, OK | 2 comments
  6. Lyle may keep superintendent another year
  7. Northern Iowa man found dead under tractor
  8. Students selected to represent AHS to board
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  10. Assault suspect changes plea to guilty
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Crying baby warned family of fire

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    Informant leads to ID theft conviction

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    Three Riverland baseball players honored

    The Riverland baseball team had three players selected to the All-MCAC Southern Division team recently. Read more

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    MINNEAPOLIS — Efforts to engage Minnesota teenagers in pregnancy prevention may be paying off. Read more

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    Hot rod, car artist had ties to Austin

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    Missing AHS student found, OK

    Police said Tuesday that the Austin High School student who had been missing since last Monday is OK. Read more | 2 comments

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    Northern Iowa man found dead under tractor

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