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Minnesota judge is reprimanded for stripping voting rights from people with felonies
MILLE LACS COUNTY — A Minnesota oversight board on Thursday reprimanded a judge who last year declared unconstitutional a new state law restoring voting rights for people convicted of felonies. The Minnesota Board on Judicial Standards publicly reprimanded Mille Lacs County District Judge Matthew Quinn for making an unprompted ruling on the law’s constitutionality. A […] The post Minnesota judge is reprimanded for stripping voting rights from people with felonies appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Marilyn Monroe’s former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition
LOS ANGELES — Fans of Marilyn Monroe have won a battle to preserve her mark on Los Angeles and are a step closer to seeing a towering statue of the silver screen icon remain in Palm Springs. The Los Angeles home where Monroe briefly lived and died has been declared a historic cultural monument, while […] The post Marilyn Monroe’s former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
18-year-old sentenced to prison in four separate cases
An Austin 18-year-old has been sentenced to a maximum of three years in prison for a rash of violent crimes committed in 2023 and January of 2024. Izaiah Frank Fuentes was convicted and sentenced to prison Thursday in Mower County District Court in four cases that involved a firearm. The maximum sentence he received was […] The post 18-year-old sentenced to prison in four separate cases appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
A sometimes halting Biden tries at debate to confront Trump, who responds with falsehoods
ATLANTA — A raspy President Joe Biden repeatedly sought to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election, as his Republican rival countered Biden’s criticism by leaning into falsehoods about the economy, illegal immigration and his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. The debate, featuring deeply personal attacks by both […] The post A sometimes halting Biden tries at debate to confront Trump, who responds with falsehoods appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Minnesota voters can vote early beginning Friday. Here’s how to cast a ballot.
By Clay Masters Starting Friday, Minnesota voters can cast their ballots for Republican and Democratic primaries in numerous state and federal races. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to vote in the Aug. 13 primary. And, if past statistics are any guide, many will do so early. Secretary of State Steve Simon, a Democrat […] The post Minnesota voters can vote early beginning Friday. Here’s how to cast a ballot. appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Walz signs energy permitting reform legislation in ceremony near Dexter
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... With wind turbines standing in the backdrop, Gov. Tim Walz held a signing ceremony at a wind farm just outside of Dexter Thursday for legislation that will reform the state permitting process and as a consequence speed up construction of clean energy projects in Minnesota.
Riverland names a pair of new hires
Riverland Community College has named Dr. Heather Conley Vice President of Academics and Innovation. Conley has most recently been working as an independent contractor and has previous academic work experience at Minnesota State College Southeast, Highlands College at Montana Technological University, Kirkwood Community College, Simpson College, Iowa State University and Montana State University Billings. Conley […] The post Riverland names a pair of new hires appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Man allegedly threatens family members with knife
An Austin man is in jail after he was arrested Monday for allegedly threatening members of his family with a knife. Moses Adam Idris, 22, made a first appearance in Mower County District Court Wednesday and faces six charges in total including two counts of felony second degree assault with a dangerous weapon, two felony […] The post Man allegedly threatens family members with knife appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
RCC input sessions part of a bigger process toward a strategic plan
On Monday and Tuesday of this week, Riverland Community College hosted three input sessions — one at each location — in order to gather ideas and feedback relating to the college’s role in the communities it serves. The sessions are seen as a crucial step in RCC’s year-long process of determining its strategic plan for […] The post RCC input sessions part of a bigger process toward a strategic plan appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Public Health, Institute bringing wellness to area communities through traveling program
A joint effort between The Hormel Institute and Mower County Public Health is looking to bring health to the people through a wellness campaign called Wellness on Wheels (WOW). Announced last week, WOW will share health information and resources, as well as offer free health screenings and kits for those taking part in the visits. […] The post Public Health, Institute bringing wellness to area communities through traveling program appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
County begins gathering assessments for disaster assistance
The Mower County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday morning took a pair of steps in the process of gaining disaster assistance for the county for two weather-impactful events. The board voted unanimously to declare a peacetime emergency for the county in the wake of recent flooding that will allow cities and townships in the county […] The post County begins gathering assessments for disaster assistance appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Flooding challenges but efforts stand
Despite a deluge, area largely avoids major damages As area rivers began receding early Sunday morning and throughout the day, assessments were finally being made by those directly affected by flooding caused by heavy rains from Thursday into Saturday. Jane Crowley, owner of Stuttgart Tan & Travel, was one of those who was finally […] The post Flooding challenges but efforts stand appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Political conversations at work may seem risky, but stifling them is too
By Catharine Richert Trying to have conversations in a workplace about big cultural or political issues can be fraught. This month, hospital leadership at Hennepin Healthcare postponed an event intended to focus on Palestinian culture over fears that outsiders might attend. “We became concerned when a post was made by the guest speaker on her […] The post Political conversations at work may seem risky, but stifling them is too appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Austin’s Roosevelt Bridge transformed by community mural
The underside of the Roosevelt Bridge in Austin has received a vibrant makeover, covering former vandalism with a colorful mural led by local educator D. Chris Oftelie. The project, intended to replace spray-painted tags and obscenities, was organized by the Austin Culture & Arts Commission and supported by contributions from the Cedar River Watershed District […] The post Austin’s Roosevelt Bridge transformed by community mural appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
In Your Community: Austin Rotary holds celebration
The Austin Rotary Club held its President & Service Award Lunch Monday where the gavel was passed to incoming president, Danielle Nesvold, and three community members were honored. Joy Kanne, left, was awarded the Government Service award, Alyssa Morgan, center, was honored with the Educator of the Year award and Varinh Van Vugt, right, was […] The post In Your Community: Austin Rotary holds celebration appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Bursch Travel awarded by Star Tribune
Bursch Travel, with a branch in Austin, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Star Tribune Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including […] The post Bursch Travel awarded by Star Tribune appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
More rain possible in deluged Midwest as flooding breaches levees in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — Floodwaters breached levees in Iowa on Tuesday, creating dangerous conditions that prompted evacuations as the deluged Midwest faced another round of severe storms forecast for later in the day. The sheriff’s office in Monona County, near the Nebraska border, said the Little Sioux River breached levees in several areas. In neighboring […] The post More rain possible in deluged Midwest as flooding breaches levees in Iowa appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
SMIF seeking applications for Inclusive and Equitable Entrepreneurial Communities Grant applications due Aug. 5
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is currently accepting applications for its Inclusive and Equitable Entrepreneurial Communities Grant program. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, units/agencies of government or public institutions in SMIF’s 20-county region are eligible to apply for this program. Requests of up to $10,000 will be considered. The purpose of this grant program is to support […] The post SMIF seeking applications for Inclusive and Equitable Entrepreneurial Communities Grant applications due Aug. 5 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
APS board approves 2024-25 budget of $113.9 million
The Austin Public Schools Board on Monday night during a special meeting unanimously voted to approve the adopted budget for 2024-2025. The budget amounts to a 1.3% increase from last year and will total $113,920,900. It also maintains a strong fund balance that exceeds the board’s required minimum of 8.33% at 11.94%. Enrollment is a […] The post APS board approves 2024-25 budget of $113.9 million appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Police seeking public’s help in relation to vandalism at Todd Park soccer fields
The Austin Police Department is investigating a case of vandalism at Todd Park and is seeking help from the public. According to APD’s Capt. Todd Clennon, officers were dispatched to the soccer fields at Todd Park on Monday regarding a property damage report. Contact was made with a Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department supervisor who […] The post Police seeking public’s help in relation to vandalism at Todd Park soccer fields appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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