The Austin Public Schools Special Services department hired Pam Anfinson as the district’s new Elementary Special Education ...

Geoff Baker was appointed to the Austin Utilities Board of  Commissioners at the March 2025 board meeting. Baker was ...

As sunnier days and warmer temperatures take hold, our roadways will become more populated and require more sharing. There will be more motorcycles, more cyclists and the whole thing will be sprinkled ...

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I feel like a kid. Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter That’s wonderful. What’s your secret? I tried opening a childproof cap. Driving ...

What is a safe routine when backing up using the mirrors in conjunction with the vehicle’s backup camera? Answer: Backing up ...

By Clay Masters The Minnesota Legislature has fallen into a more-normal pace after a series of tumultuous twists and turns ...

There’s just something about cooking over an open flame that screams — SUMMER! Well it would, if said open flame didn’t occur on my stove. Relax, the Austin Fire Department wasn’t called or anything.

After weeks of anticipation and speculation, President Donald Trump followed through on his tariff threats by declaring a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on ...

Some Democratic-led states and cities are pushing back on a Trump administration threat to cut education funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, creating a standoff that could test how ...

Mower County’s first county administrator taking the city administrator position in Crosby, Minnesota Mower County ...

From the outside, it all looks perfect—but not everything is as it seems behind the glass. Here’s a glimpse of what the public eye may not see. Over the last three years veteran teachers have and are ...

During its work session Monday night, the Austin City Council had a conversation with a local pickleball group regarding the ...