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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.
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.
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