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Daunting task lays ahead for City’s 2025 budget, operating levy
The Austin City Council on Monday night took its first steps toward setting 2025’s budget and operating levy during its work session. While a fair share of the discussion was formulaic in terms of what council members can expect of the process and deadlines, there were initial discussions about what council members hoped to focus […] The post Daunting task lays ahead for City’s 2025 budget, operating levy appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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.
Mueller looking forward to building on county successes
John Mueller, current board chair of the Mower County Board of Commissioners, has a rare story to tell in getting to the board. During his four years as District 1 board member, Mueller essentially ran three times, winning first a special election in April of 2021 to fill the vacancy left by Tim Gabrielson, who […] The post Mueller looking forward to building on county successes 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.
Robots with hoes show farmers possible future of weed control
By Dan Gunderson In a sugar beet field a few miles east of Moorhead, small four-wheeled robots are rolling up and down the rows of beets. Powered by a solar panel, the robots use cameras to spot weeds and then guide sharp-edged hoes to scoop the weeds out of the ground. This is the first […] The post Robots with hoes show farmers possible future of weed control 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.
Tobacco-like warning label for social media sought by US surgeon general who asks Congress to act
The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes. In a Monday opinion piece in the The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people. “It […] The post Tobacco-like warning label for social media sought by US surgeon general who asks Congress to act 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.
Volunteers are needed for the statewide bumble bee survey
By Dan Gunderson The endangered rusty patched bumble bee has achieved fame as the Minnesota state bee. It’s just one of about two dozen bumble bee species in Minnesota and scientists suspect others are at risk and need help, but they lack the data to understand statewide bumble bee populations. The Minnesota Bumble Bee Atlas […] The post Volunteers are needed for the statewide bumble bee survey appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Convictions June 3-10
— Johnny Dale Freeman, 59, Austin, was sentenced to two years supervised probation and fined $500 for gross misdemeanor DWI operate motor vehicle-body contains any amount schedule I/II drugs. He must follow several conditions. Failure to do so could result in 296 days in jail. He was given credit for 68 days served. — Darren […] The post Convictions June 3-10 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
MnDOT asks motorists, riders to safely share the road during motorcycle convention in Rochester
Motorists in southeast Minnesota will encounter increased motorcycle traffic beginning the third weekend of June as approximately 3,000 Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association members visit Rochester for their national convention and meeting June 18-23, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Most of the planned activities are taking place in Rochester. There is also an honor […] The post MnDOT asks motorists, riders to safely share the road during motorcycle convention in Rochester appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
City of Austin to spray for mosquitoes
The City of Austin will be spraying for mosquitoes on the following dates: • Monday June 24 • Monday July 1 These dates are tentative due to weather conditions, as wind and rain have the greatest impact to scheduling. This will be a ground application. Spraying will start after 7 p.m. and will continue throughout […] The post City of Austin to spray for mosquitoes 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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