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Parks and Rec to begin work on replacing playground surfacing due to June flooding
The Austin Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is asking families to be patient as it works through the process of replacing the sand at several of its playgrounds affected by the flooding in June. The department is currently waiting on delivery of 1,400 yards of engineered wood fiber that it hopes will be delivered this […] The post Parks and Rec to begin work on replacing playground surfacing due to June flooding appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Blooming Prairie Ribfest cooking up funds for fundraiser
It’s hard to turn down an afternoon of barbecue ribs and supporting children and you can do both when the Blooming Prairie Youth Club hosts its 13th annual Blooming Prairie Ribfest from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the Blooming Prairie Servicemen’s Club. The event supports the club’s mission of providing K-6 before and […] The post Blooming Prairie Ribfest cooking up funds for fundraiser appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
City to spray for mosquitos Friday
The City of Austin will be spraying for mosquitos on the following date on Friday According to a Tuesday release, this date is tentative due to weather conditions, wind and rain having the greatest impact to scheduling. This will be a ground application and spraying will start after 7 p.m. and will continue throughout the […] The post City to spray for mosquitos Friday appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
City Council okays preliminary planning funds for Whitewater Project
Editor’s note: Corrects to show proper ownership of the Fourth Avenue NE dam which is the City of Austin The Austin City Council, by a vote of 6-1 Monday night, approved going forward with the city’s part of the preliminary design process for the whitewater project on the Cedar River. In January of this year, […] The post City Council okays preliminary planning funds for Whitewater Project appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Nation of Patriots tour stops in Albert Lea
The 2024 Patriot Tour arrived in Albert Lea Sunday afternoon for a ceremony in the North Broadway parking lot. The tour, through the Nation of Patriots, travels across all 50 states in 120 days, carrying the American flag and raising money to support families of wounded veterans. Several Albert Lea American Legion Riders members participate. […] The post Nation of Patriots tour stops in Albert Lea appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Free water testing, funding in SE Minnesota
Priority on well owners with financial hardship, pregnant, under age 1 Private well owners in southeastern Minnesota now can receive free water-testing kits and analysis. They also have an opportunity to apply for funding assistance to fix contamination issues with their water through the TAP-IN Safe Drinking Water Program. Funding will be prioritized to participants […] The post Free water testing, funding in SE Minnesota appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Court order requires special education students be notified of disclosure
Late last week, Austin Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Joey Page sent out a release alerting those in Austin to a recent court decision that could mean compensatory education for some students. The announcement comes in the wake of a recent class action lawsuit filed by the Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid’s Minnesota Disability Law Center. According to […] The post Court order requires special education students be notified of disclosure appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Minnesota Supreme Court to hear case of transgender athlete’s competition participation
By Estelle Timar-Wilcox The Minnesota Supreme Court announced last week that it plans to hear the case of a transgender woman who was denied entry into a powerlifting competition. In 2018, JayCee Cooper requested to compete in women’s weightlifting competitions. Powerlifting USA denied her request. Cooper sued Powerlifting USA, arguing that its policies violate Minnesota’s […] The post Minnesota Supreme Court to hear case of transgender athlete’s competition participation appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
In Your Community: Toastmasters meet in August
Toastmasters International, a leading nonprofit dedicated to effective oral communication and leadership development, will hold virtual meetings of its Mid Day Club throughout August. Mid-Day Toastmasters meets for one hour on: • Aug. 3 and 17, 9-10 a.m. Central Time. • Aug. 13 and 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Central Time. The meetings will stream at https://tinyurl.com/zoomwithmidday […] The post In Your Community: Toastmasters meet in August appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Father who lost son to suicide dedicated to outreach and destigmatizing mental health help
By Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton Tuesday marks two years since the U.S. made asking for help in a mental health crisis as simple as dialing or texting 988 as an alternative to calling for police or paramedics. The switch to three digits mirrors 911 in its ease to remember, but it’s only useful when […] The post Father who lost son to suicide dedicated to outreach and destigmatizing mental health help appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of all charges, including accepting bribes paid in cash, gold and a car
NEW YORK — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted on Tuesday of all the counts he faced at his corruption trial, including accepting bribes of gold and cash from three New Jersey businessmen and acting as a foreign agent for the Egyptian government. The jury’s verdict followed a nine-week trial in which prosecutors said the […] The post Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of all charges, including accepting bribes paid in cash, gold and a car appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Mower, Waseca Relay for Life joins with Freeborn Co.
The Relay For Life events in Mower and Waseca counties have disbanded, but the spirit of community and support continues as members from these areas join the Freeborn County Relay For Life event — now officially named Relay For Life of Freeborn-Mower County. The event is scheduled for Aug. 9-10 at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds […] The post Mower, Waseca Relay for Life joins with Freeborn Co. appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as his GOP running mate
MILWAUKEE — Former President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, picking a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America’s political leaders. “After lengthy deliberation […] The post Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as his GOP running mate appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Trump receives enough delegate votes to officially be Republicans’ nominee
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The top of Republicans’ presidential ticket came together suddenly Monday, as Donald Trump swept a majority of votes from national convention delegates and announced Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his vice presidential running mate. After receiving the votes of enough delegates to clinch the nomination, former President Trump will lead the GOP […] The post Trump receives enough delegate votes to officially be Republicans’ nominee appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
13th annual Austin ArtWorks festival to feature Ta-coumba T. Aiken
The Austin ArtWorks Festival — a two-day celebration of the visual, performing, and literary arts — will mark its 13th anniversary year Aug. 24-25 with featured artist Ta-coumba T. Aiken. Aiken is a painter and public fine arts activist living in St. Paul. He calls his abstract style, superlative realism that combines two drawing styles, […] The post 13th annual Austin ArtWorks festival to feature Ta-coumba T. Aiken appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor’s appointment
WASHINGTON — The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump in Florida dismissed the prosecution on Monday, siding with defense lawyers who said the special counsel who filed the charges was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. The decision by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, which can be appealed […] The post Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor’s appointment appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Hormel again named one of 60 Best Companies to Sell For
For the 23rd time, Hormel Foods Corporation has made the 2024 Selling Power 60 Best Companies to Sell For list. The list includes 60 of the most deserving sales organizations in the United States. “It is an incredible honor and achievement to again be recognized as one of the top 60 companies to sell for […] The post Hormel again named one of 60 Best Companies to Sell For appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Authorities hunt for clues, but motive of man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump remains elusive
WASHINGTON — The 20-year-old man who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump first came to law enforcement’s attention at Saturday’s rally when spectators noticed him acting strangely outside the campaign event. The tip sparked a frantic search but officers were unable to find him before he managed to get on a roof, where he […] The post Authorities hunt for clues, but motive of man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump remains elusive appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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