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Julie Wood
May 15, 1953 – July 4, 2024 AUSTIN, Minn. – Julie Wood, 71, Mapleview, Minn., died Thursday, July 4, in Mayo Clinic Health System. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary in Austin. Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 11, […] The post Julie Wood appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Cousins ride 1,450 miles to honor Dr. Schindler
By Rachel Campbell newsroom@austindailyherald.com When paying tribute to a late family member, all things are possible. Britta Swanson and her cousin Karina recently embarked on a three-week cycling journey through seven states and one Canadian province in the memory of their grandfather Dr. Richard Schindler. The 1,450-mile trek began in Duluth and it ended in […] The post Cousins ride 1,450 miles to honor Dr. Schindler appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Amazi and Baldus recognized as 2024 Pillars of the Community
The latest pillars propping up the city of Austin have been announced. On Thursday night, during the city’s Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Fest, the 2024 Pillars of the Community were revealed and included Minnesota’s first female elected sheriff Terese Amazi and community leader and firefighter Jiles A. Baldus. Amazi began her 30-year career with […] The post Amazi and Baldus recognized as 2024 Pillars of the Community appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Israel conducts military operation in the area of the West Bank city of Jenin; 5 Palestinians killed
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Friday it was conducting counterterrorism activity that included an airstrike in the area of the West Bank city of Jenin. Palestinian authorities said five people were killed. The military said Israeli soldiers had “encircled a building where terrorists have barricaded themselves in” and the soldiers were exchanging fire, […] The post Israel conducts military operation in the area of the West Bank city of Jenin; 5 Palestinians killed appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Fireworks light up the skies across the US as Americans endure searing heat to celebrate July Fourth
Millions of people in the U.S. celebrated and suffered under heat warnings Thursday as they flocked to beaches and traveled in droves to toast their nation’s birth with July Fourth parades, cookouts and the always anticipated fiery splashes of color in the evening sky. In Washington, neon bursts of light illuminated the night above the […] The post Fireworks light up the skies across the US as Americans endure searing heat to celebrate July Fourth appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Bonnie May
Yvonne “Bonnie” J. (Phelps) May, age 93 of Adams, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Cedar Court Assisted Living. Bonnie was born in 1930 in Jefferson, Iowa to Harold and Eleanor (Murphy) Phelps. In 1947, she married Raymond May at St. Joseph’s Church in Jefferson, Iowa. They moved to rural Adams, Minnesota in […] The post Bonnie May appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Jason Merritt
Jason James Merritt, 60, of Cass Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Austin, died, Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Jason was born on May 3, 1964, in Austin, Minnesota to James and Diane (Hall) Merritt. He was baptized at St. Augustine Church in Austin. He was preceded in death by his Father, James Merritt. Jason graduated in 1982 […] The post Jason Merritt appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Charles R. Leif
Charles R. “Chuck” Leif, age 77, of Minneapolis, Mn passed away on Friday June 21, 2024. Chuck was born on November 19, 1946 in Austin, MN. Chuck grew up in Austin, MN with 2 younger brothers and 22 cousins in Austin and 3 more in Albert Lea, MN. Chuck attended 12 years of school in […] The post Charles R. Leif appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Kenneth Trytten
Kenneth Duane (Captain Ken) Trytten April 3rd, 1953 – June 25th, 2024 Age 71 Captain Ken passed peacefully on June 25th 2024, at Essentia Health St Mary’s Medical Center, in Duluth, MN surrounded by his family, overlooking Lake Superior. A celebration of life will be held at the Austin Eagles Club on Sunday July 28th […] The post Kenneth Trytten appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Audrey Eileen Neve
Audrey Eileen (Gess) Neve of Austin, MN, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024 at Cedar Court Senior Living in Adams, MN. Audrey was born September 3, 1928 in Faribault, MN to Leonard & Dorothy Gess. The family moved to the Austin area and Audrey graduated from Austin High School in 1946. She married Raymond […] The post Audrey Eileen Neve appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
ABATEMENT/BIGELOW
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF AUSTIN COUNTY OF MOWER STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX ABATEMENT REQUEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Austin, Mower County, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. to consider a tax abatement […] The post ABATEMENT/BIGELOW appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Worsening floods and deterioration pose threats to US dam safety
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Early last week, floodwater in rural Minnesota pushed debris against a more than century-old dam and then carved a path around it, eroding so much of the riverbank that most of a house fell into the river. Several days later, intense rain damaged a dam that holds drinking water for Houston, forcing […] The post Worsening floods and deterioration pose threats to US dam safety appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Mower County Sherrif’s Office and Emergency Management are assisting with reporting flood damage
The Mower County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management is assisting the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management (MN HSEM) in collecting property damage for Individual Assistance from the recent flooding event. Individual Assistance is for damage to homes and property. You will need you name, phone number, e-mail, property address, property […] The post Mower County Sherrif’s Office and Emergency Management are assisting with reporting flood damage appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Novotny is looking to enhance Austin
You’re not likely to find Nick Novotny idle for very long. Impact Austin’s new Director of Community Engagement and Enhancement likes to be on the move, tackling projects and exploring new opportunities. He’s bringing that energy to the position during a busy time in Austin that sees both the City of Austin and Mower County […] The post Novotny is looking to enhance Austin appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Three locals land scholarships
Avery Wempner and Kennedy Bell were awarded the Carl and Stella Ruzek Scholarship recently. Wempner and Bell are nursing majors. Avery will begin her studies at University of North Dakota this fall. Bell is currently in her final year at the University of Missouri. Bell and Wempner noted in their applications how they have a […] The post Three locals land scholarships appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Valleyfair cancels Fourth of July Fireworks
Valleyfair announced it has canceled the Fourth of July Fireworks show and temporarily revised its daily operating hours due to the continued impact from Minnesota River flooding. The river has flooded Valleyfair’s on-site parking area and reduced entrance/exit capacity at the park. Valleyfair will remain open July 4 and will continue to offer free off-site […] The post Valleyfair cancels Fourth of July Fireworks appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Operation Dry Water anchors DNR safety, enforcement efforts during long holiday week
People across the state are gearing up for lots of time on the water in the days ahead and just after the Fourth of July holiday. As they do, Minnesota Department of Resources conservation officers and their public safety partners are reminding them to keep safety at the top of their list. There are a […] The post Operation Dry Water anchors DNR safety, enforcement efforts during long holiday week appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Notable Women of Austin: Melodee Morem
Melodee Morem’s 22 years as the International Student Advisor at Riverland Community College has changed her whole outlook. She said she has grown from a “single focus person” to a person with a wide world view. Mel has met so many students from other countries and has heard their amazing stories, and she knows she […] The post Notable Women of Austin: Melodee Morem appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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