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Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns and he endorses Harris
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election. The decision comes after escalating pressure from Biden’s Democratic allies to step […] The post Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns and he endorses Harris appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Agriculture & Food Science Exploration Day a success
Agriculture and food science technology is one of the leading industries in the United States. Encouraging students to find their own pathways towards feeding, fueling, and clothing the world is an ongoing pursuit of agricultural education. Agriculture & Food Science Exploration Day was developed in 2022 as a partnership between Riverland Community College and Mower […] The post Agriculture & Food Science Exploration Day a success appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Man charged in previous criminal sexual conduct charged again
A Mapleview man already facing charges for criminal sexual conduct with a minor has been charged in a second case. Joshua Alan Lamaack, 43, appeared Friday in Mower County District Court where he was charged with three felony counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct. Two of those are related to the victim being under […] The post Man charged in previous criminal sexual conduct charged again appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Cedar Summerstock opens ‘School of Rock’ July 25
OSAGE – Cedar Summerstock Theater will wrap up its 2024 season with “School of Rock,” opening on Thursday, at the Krapek Family Fine Arts Center at the Cedar River Complex in Osage. The 2015 Broadway musical follows the story of Dewey Finn, an out-of-work musician who takes a spot as a substitute teacher and turns […] The post Cedar Summerstock opens ‘School of Rock’ July 25 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center
Monday S.A.I.L- Balance and Strength, 9 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks, 9 a.m. Defensive Driving, 9 a.m. Ping Pong, 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi, 10 a.m. Line Dancing, 10:15 a.m. Lunch available, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Book Club, noon to 1 p.m. Mahjong, 1 p.m. Movin’ Stix, 1 p.m. Tuesday […] The post In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
In Your Community: Duplicate Bridge
Duplicate players gathered at the Mower County Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Players come from Austin, Rose Creek, Albert Lea, Mason City, Iowa and Northwood, Iowa. Tuesdays winners, playing five full tables, were: First place, Theresa Baldus and Joyce Crowe Second place, Vandy Newman and Ron Peters Third place, John Leisen […] The post In Your Community: Duplicate Bridge appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president, AP-NORC poll shows
WASHINGTON — As President Joe Biden faces a growing drumbeat of pressure to drop his reelection bid, a majority of Democrats think his vice president would make a good president herself. A new poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that about 6 in 10 Democrats believe Kamala Harris would do a […] The post Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president, AP-NORC poll shows appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Some GOP voters welcome Trump’s somewhat softened tone at Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — For those conservative voters long turned off by former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric, his somewhat softened tone in accepting the Republican nomination Thursday night was a welcome relief. “He’s much improved,” said Dave Struthers, a 57-year-old farmer from Collins, Iowa, after watching the beginning of Trump’s speech in the basement of his farmhouse. […] The post Some GOP voters welcome Trump’s somewhat softened tone at Republican National Convention appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
For Catholic pilgrims, all roads lead to Indy for an old-style devotion in modern stadium setting
Associated Press Catholics from across the U.S. have converged for five days of traditional devotions at the Indianapolis Colts’ football stadium in what they’re calling the National Eucharistic Congress. It’s the first such gathering in more than 80 years. Many of the attendees, over the past two months, have joined pilgrims on parts of their […] The post For Catholic pilgrims, all roads lead to Indy for an old-style devotion in modern stadium setting appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Convictions: July 8-15
— Edgar Carlos, 33, Austin, was sentenced to 42 months in prison for felony first degree DWI-operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol-felony. — Dustin Charles Chenevert, 35, Rochester, was sentenced to two years supervised probation for felony fifth degree drugs-possess schedule 1,2,3,4-not small amount of marijuana. He must follow several conditions. — Kane Norbert […] The post Convictions: July 8-15 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world and highlighted dependence on software from a handful of providers. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said that the issue believed to be […] The post Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
PHOTOS: Night of competition
Thursday night, the Austin Noon Kiwanis Free Track Meet was held with plenty of youngsters taking advantage of a beautiful night at Wescott Athletic Complex. The post PHOTOS: Night of competition appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Law change aims to ease truck driver testing backlog
By Dan Gunderson Minnesota higher education officials are confident a change in state law will ease a backlog of students waiting to take a commercial drivers license test. Minnesota State Community and Technical College President Carrie Brimhall said students in the truck driving CDL program at the Moorhead campus have been waiting as long as […] The post Law change aims to ease truck driver testing backlog appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Austin woman facing several charges related to pull-tab scheme
15 charges brought in case, including eight for forgery An Austin woman is facing several charges related to a pull-tab scheme at a local bar. Shelley Marie Thompson, 53, is facing a total of 15 charges, 10 of which are felonies with three gross misdemeanors and two misdemeanors. Of the 10 felonies, eight are […] The post Austin woman facing several charges related to pull-tab scheme appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94
LOS ANGELES — Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart’s publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles after a series of short illnesses. Newhart, best remembered now as […] The post Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats make a fresh push for Biden to reconsider 2024 race
WASHINGTON — Democrats at the highest levels are making a critical push for President Joe Biden to reevaluate his election bid, with former President Barack Obama expressing concerns to allies and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi privately telling Biden the party could lose the ability to seize control of the House if he doesn’t step away […] The post Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats make a fresh push for Biden to reconsider 2024 race appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
APD warns public to be alert to rental listing scams
The Austin Police Department is warning people to be cautious when it comes to renting property after noticing a rise in rental listing scams in the area. While not necessarily a new scam, APD Capt. Todd Clennon said the department has noticed an uptick in cases locally over the past couple years, which is oftentimes […] The post APD warns public to be alert to rental listing scams appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
FAFSA completion rates still down in Minnesota, though things are improving
By Feven Gerezgiher Despite progress in recent months, FAFSA completion rates among high school seniors in Minnesota are still lower than in previous years. The FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is how students qualify for federal and state grants, as well as many school scholarships and other types of financial support […] The post FAFSA completion rates still down in Minnesota, though things are improving appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Albert Lea Civic Music announces season lineup
Albert Lea Civic Music this week announced their lineup for the 2024-25 season, which kicks off Oct. 20 at Albert Lea High School. The 78th season offers five concerts in Albert Lea, along with reciprocity to four concerts in Clear Lake through the Clear Lake Area Concert Association. The following is the Albert Lea lineup: […] The post Albert Lea Civic Music announces season lineup appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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