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Citizens of Mower and Freeborn County will be holding a Hands Off Social Security Rally to show support for the program at 5 p.m. on Monday in from the Austin Social Security Office at 404 2nd St NW.
Each year, thousands of volunteers in Minnesota donate their time and energy to make their communities a better place to live. These volunteers will be among the millions across the country who will ...
Staff from the Renaissance Festival and fire officials met Friday morning to assess the extent of the damage left behind by a fire that destroyed multiple commercial buildings on the grounds Thursday ...
Troy Lester Benner, 51, Austin, was sentenced to two years supervised probation and fined $100 for gross misdemeanor first degree value reduced over $1,000. He must follow several conditions and pay ...
By Peter Cox After more than a decade of delays, the deadline to get a Real ID is finally real. Starting May 7, people will need a Real ID, passport or other federally approved identification for ...
Herald on Tuesday will open up the nomination round of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards contest. This contest is an ...
Thumbs down for slowed growth. It was reported by Minnesota Public Radio late this week that while a majority of Minnesota’s ...
By Jessica Cabeen Principal of Alternative Programming At Austin Public Schools (APS), we believe every student deserves a chance to learn in a way that works best for them. That’s why we offer two ...
By Tim Ruzek “Spot is dead.” That’s how the Austin Daily Herald opened its long tribute (headlined “Dog Has Funeral”) on July ...
Friends and neighbors, As I am writing this article, it is April 15  —  the last day to file your 2024 taxes unless you have requested an extension. It is a reminder of just how much Minnesotans send ...
Our economy is experiencing a devastating self-inflicted crisis. The tariffs unleashed by Trump are roiling markets for our ...
I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible community for showing up in force to support our students and ...