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Minnesota ID‘s first case of avian influenza in a dairy herd
By Kristi Marohn A first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Minnesota dairy cows has been confirmed in a central Minnesota herd, state animal health officials said Thursday. A Benton County farmer noticed signs of illness in a few cows last weekend. By the next day, more than 40 cows showed signs of fever, […] The post Minnesota ID‘s first case of avian influenza in a dairy herd appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
D-Day anniversary haunted by dwindling number of veterans and shadowed by Europe’s new war
OMAHA BEACH, France — As young soldiers, they waded through breaking waves and gunfire to battle the Nazis. Now bent with age, the dwindling number of World War II veterans joined a new generation of leaders on Thursday to honor the dead, the living and the fight for democracy on the shores where they landed […] The post D-Day anniversary haunted by dwindling number of veterans and shadowed by Europe’s new war appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Shawn Tweten steps up to challenge Finstad in primary
District 1 Congressman Brad Finstad has a challenger in the upcoming election. Shawn Tweten, PhD, a licensed marriage and family therapist, has announced his candidacy to run against Finstad as a Republican challenger in the Aug. 13 primary. Tweten works with Minnesota jails to provide mental health care and officer wellness, as well as working […] The post Shawn Tweten steps up to challenge Finstad in primary appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Well, hello!: ‘Hello, Dolly!’ opens CST’s seventh year
Cedar Summerstock Theater artistic director Nancy Lee had hoped to present “Hello, Dolly!” during the theater’s 2020 season – but as we all know, a pandemic got in the way. But “Dolly” is back in the line-up and will kick off the 2024 season on Thursday, June 13 at the Krapek Family Fine Arts Center […] The post Well, hello!: ‘Hello, Dolly!’ opens CST’s seventh year appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Appeals court halts Trump’s Georgia case during appeal of order allowing Willis to stay on case
ATLANTA — An appeals court has halted the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others while it reviews the lower court judge’s ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case. The Georgia Court of Appeals’ order on Wednesday prevents Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee […] The post Appeals court halts Trump’s Georgia case during appeal of order allowing Willis to stay on case appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Institute scientist Hilakivi-Clarke receives grant to study possible benefits of organic, pasture-raised beef
Leena Hilakivi-Clarke, PhD, professor at The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, is the recipient of a two-year grant of more than $250,000 from Applegate Farms, LLC, a subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation. The grant will support research performed by the Institute’s clinical studies group to investigate whether eating pasture-raised, organic beef improves gut microbiome composition […] The post Institute scientist Hilakivi-Clarke receives grant to study possible benefits of organic, pasture-raised beef appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Honored 80 years later: Awards for Clayton Houff come years after losing his life in World War II
In September of 1943, Clayton Houff, of Austin, enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17, joining his brothers in fighting in World War II. Not even a year later, Houff was killed in action serving in Saipan during the Marianas Islands campaign. Serving as a hospital apprentice second class, Houff was […] The post Honored 80 years later: Awards for Clayton Houff come years after losing his life in World War II appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Area placed into a server thunderstorm warning
The National Weather Service has placed parts of Mower County and Mitchell County in Iowa into a severe thunderstorm warning until 7 p.m. tonight. According to the NWS storms with possible 60 mph gusts and nickel sized hail are moving across southwestern Mower County and northwestern Mitchell County at around 20 mph. Heavy rainfall is […] The post Area placed into a server thunderstorm warning appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Chamber welcomes new president and CEO Joe Bower
The Austin Area Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Joe Bower as the new president and CEO, effective June 17. Bower succeeds Elaine Hansen, who is retiring after nearly six years of leadership and service to the Chamber and Austin. Under Hansen’s leadership, the Chamber has followed a mission to build, promote, and advocate […] The post Chamber welcomes new president and CEO Joe Bower appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Austin freshman is seventh in Escape the Vape MDH contest
An Austin ninth grader has placed in the top 10 of the Minnesota Department of Health’s Escape the Vape contest. Freshman Enar Saki placed seventh in the contest, which invites students in middle school and high school to create a 30 second public service announcement to educate their peers, family and the community on the […] The post Austin freshman is seventh in Escape the Vape MDH contest appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Man convicted of criminal sexual conduct of a minor makes first appearance for probation violation
An Austin man who has been convicted in a pair of cases involving third degree criminal sexual conduct of a minor, has been charged a third time for failing to fulfill registration requirements. Leonardo Antonio Nieto Vazquez, 19, was arrested on May 31 and made his first appearance in Mower County District Court Monday morning. […] The post Man convicted of criminal sexual conduct of a minor makes first appearance for probation violation appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
City secures three large grants for the upcoming one-way project
The City of Austin has been able to secure a trio of grants that will be put toward the upcoming one-way project on Oakland Avenue and First Avenue SW. In a report to the City Council during its work session Monday night, Assistant City Engineer Mitch Wenum reported that two of the grants are state […] The post City secures three large grants for the upcoming one-way project appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Rochester police refer 4 teens for possible charges over racial slur on bridge
MPR Staff Rochester police say they’ve identified four teens they say are responsible for a racist slur posted on a pedestrian bridge in the city earlier this year. The slur, spelled out in cups in the bridge’s fencing, was spotted and immediately removed by a Minnesota state trooper from the bridge over East Circle Drive […] The post Rochester police refer 4 teens for possible charges over racial slur on bridge appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Prosecutors to dismiss charges against Minnesota trooper who shot motorist Ricky Cobb
MINNEAPOLIS — Prosecutors plan to dismiss murder and manslaughter charges against a white Minnesota state trooper who fatally shot Ricky Cobb II, a Black motorist, as Cobb tried to pull away from a traffic stop, saying the decision comes in response to recent statements from the trooper’s attorney and new analysis of video from the […] The post Prosecutors to dismiss charges against Minnesota trooper who shot motorist Ricky Cobb appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Highway 56 Stage 2b detour has begun as construction progresses in LeRoy
Highway 56 motorists will encounter the Stage 2b detour beginning June 3 as construction progresses in LeRoy, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Crews are reconstructing 1.2 miles of Highway 56 through LeRoy. Construction is taking place in three stages. Stage 2a started in April and it is anticipated to be finished early July. […] The post Highway 56 Stage 2b detour has begun as construction progresses in LeRoy appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
AHS celebrates the Class of 2024 with Friday night commencement
As Austin High School Principal Matt Schmit presented the Class of 2024 to the Austin Public Schools Board Friday night, he took the opportunity to remind the class of a very important life lesson using himself as an example. Relating a fishing story on a stream, Schmit spoke of finding the place he thought the […] The post AHS celebrates the Class of 2024 with Friday night commencement appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
‘… I like to help people’
Laura Ramirez retires after years of serving community, contributing to education On Wednesday morning, seniors from this year’s graduating Class of 2024 took a walk through Woodson Kindergarten Center where it all started for them. Success coach Laura Ramirez, like the rest of staff and teachers watched the students make their way through, greeting […] The post ‘… I like to help people’ appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Congolese Musician Siama headlines 6th annual Fourth Avenue Fest in Austin
The 4th Avenue Fest will welcome Papa Siama and Auntie Dallas to the stage as the headline act for Austin’s official summer kick off on June 5. The event, convened by the City of Austin Culture and Arts Commission, is free to attend and offers open swim at the Austin Municipal Pool. Canoe and kayaks […] The post Congolese Musician Siama headlines 6th annual Fourth Avenue Fest in Austin appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Five years of data reveal higher profitability for farms that are ag water quality certified
Farmers also saw other improved financial metrics compared to non-certified farms Farmers enrolled in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) have higher profits than non-certified farms, according to five years of data from the Minnesota State Agricultural Centers of Excellence. The “Influence of Intensified Environmental Practices on Farm Profitability” study examines financial and […] The post Five years of data reveal higher profitability for farms that are ag water quality certified appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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