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Chop, Oman to now be tried separately in drive-by shooting case
The remaining two suspects charged in the drive-by shooting death of Gumdel Nygare Gilo, will now be tried separately. Court documents were filed earlier this month, public defenders for the two defendants entered a motion to sever the cases. The two were originally to both be tried July 8-19. No new trial dates have been […] The post Chop, Oman to now be tried separately in drive-by shooting case appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Peak alerts issued through tonight
Austin Utilities has issued a peak alert for today and ranging through to 8 p.m. tonight. Customers are asked to reduce energy during that time. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will reach into the upper 80s with high humidity. The post Peak alerts issued through tonight appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Register for the Agriculture and Food Science Exploration (AFSE) Day
Mower County 4-H, Riverland Community College, Nexus Cooperative, and Austin Community Education have partnered to offer the third annual Agriculture and Food Science Exploration (AFSE) Day on Wednesday, July 10. This program is for youth in grades 6-9 and is an opportunity for anyone interested in science, biology, chemistry, engineering, computers, agriculture, mathematics, and food […] The post Register for the Agriculture and Food Science Exploration (AFSE) Day appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
On her own terms: Breanna Bortner tells her story of cancer bravely, beautifully
Generally, people regard mosquitoes as an aggravation, irritation and annoyance, but for Breanna Bortner, her view of the insect has changed somewhat. It’s because of a mosquito that Bortner became aware of something that would change her life drastically. After returning from her family’s cabin in June of last year, Bortner was coping with the […] The post On her own terms: Breanna Bortner tells her story of cancer bravely, beautifully appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
In Your Community: Brownsdale Study Club
The Brownsdale Study Club met for breakfast at Alamo Annie’s on Friday, June 14. Then the group proceeded to the Mower County Historical Society Building in Austin. After an enjoyable time browsing through archives, the meeting of the Brownsdale Study Club was called to order by President Shelly Vogel. Five members read the Collect, followed […] The post In Your Community: Brownsdale Study Club appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Education Briefs: Accolades
Clarke University Spring 2024 Graduates Rose Creek Rory Bickler, BS, Health Wellness Behavioral Scien, Summa Cum Laude, Scholars Program Completion University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 2024 Spring Dean’s List Austin Maddison Hoesing, Exercise and Sport Science Major: Exercise Science – Pre-professional Track Blake Petrik, Accountancy Major Andrew Sayles, Biology Major: Plant and Fungal Biology Concentration Hayfield […] The post Education Briefs: Accolades appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Wellness programs aim to support police officers through stressful work
By Jon Collins Funeral services are being held Monday morning for Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell in his home state of Connecticut. His fatal shooting late last month shook the state’s law enforcement community, and brought the issue of officer wellness to the fore. In the last decade, officer wellness programs have spread across the […] The post Wellness programs aim to support police officers through stressful work appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Deadly ATV crashes on pace to surpass last year’s total
By Kirsti Marohn All-terrain vehicle crashes in Minnesota have claimed 14 lives so far this year, with deaths on pace to surpass last year’s toll of 15. The most recent was a 52-year-old Becker man, who was a passenger on an ATV that left the road and overturned on June 8 in Garrison. A common […] The post Deadly ATV crashes on pace to surpass last year’s total appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Expanding Opportunity: Austin Ford Chrysler breaks ground on addition, renovation
On Tuesday of this week, Austin Ford Chrysler celebrated a groundbreaking for a new expansion of its facility that will not only update the business, but give a major boost to what it can offer the people of Austin. The massive expansion is being added onto the east side of current building and the existing […] The post Expanding Opportunity: Austin Ford Chrysler breaks ground on addition, renovation appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Ikes to host steak cookout
The Austin Izaak Walton League will be hosting another steak cookout fundraiser from 5:30- 7 p.m. on June 19 at the Izaak Walton Cabin in Todd Park. Menu includes: • Twelve ounce New York Strip steak • Baked potato, baked beans, and coleslaw • Free hot dogs for kids The meal is open to the […] The post Ikes to host steak cookout appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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