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Minnesota trooper charged in crash that killed an 18-year-old
A Minnesota state trooper is facing charges for a crash that killed a teenager and injured five people, a prosecutor announced Tuesday. Olmsted County Attorney Mark Ostrem said in a news release that Trooper Shane Roper, 32, was charged with second-degree manslaughter, criminal vehicular homicide and other counts. Roper does not yet have a listed […] The post Minnesota trooper charged in crash that killed an 18-year-old appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
SE Minnesota state highway routing and sealing project begins July 15
Motorists traveling on various state highways in Fillmore, Winona, Wabasha, Goodhue, Mower and Freeborn counties should plan for extra travel time beginning Monday, July 15, as crews begin routing and sealing work to help extend state roadways’ life expectancy, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Delays should be minimal through the work zone. Routing […] The post SE Minnesota state highway routing and sealing project begins July 15 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Austin Public Schools wins National Digital Media Excellence awards
Austin Public Schools has been recognized by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) with multiple Digital Media Excellence Awards. NSPRA’s Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards “recognize outstanding education publications and marketing/informational materials, video/TV/radio programs, social media, and websites.” NSPRA’s Digital Media Excellence Awards are given out at three levels (Excellence, Merit, and Honorable […] The post Austin Public Schools wins National Digital Media Excellence awards appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Chamber to host annual Ag Appreciation Summer Cookout
The Austin Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to mark your calendar for the 38th Chamber Ag Appreciation Summer Cookout from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16,. This event, also known as the “Big Feed,” attracts more than 1,000 diners to the Mower County Fairgrounds each year. “Judging from ticket sales, this will be our […] The post Chamber to host annual Ag Appreciation Summer Cookout appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Education Briefs: Accolades
University of Wisconsin-Stout 2024 Spring Graduates Blooming Prairie Reese Millam, BS Information & Communication Technologies Zach Weber, BS Packaging Dexter Mackenzie Mork, BS Digital Marketing Technology Minnesota State Mankato 2024 Spring Dean’s List Adams Ashlynn Mandt, Honor List Austin Jack Andersen, Honor List Dylan Bowman, Honor List Lili Ceballos, Honor List Kya Christopherson, Honor List […] The post Education Briefs: Accolades appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
State Fair announces 2024 official new foods and food vendors
The Minnesota State Fair has added 33 official new foods and six new food vendors to the expansive menu already offered at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. In total, 1,600 menu items will be available at nearly 300 different concession locations throughout the fairgrounds this year. New foods 3 Piggy Pals On-A-Stick: Three smoked sausage slices […] The post State Fair announces 2024 official new foods and food vendors appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Palmer Bus honored
Palmer Bus Service, which is based in North Mankato and has a location in Austin, was one of several transportation teams honored recently. Palmer was a first honorable mention, which was also the first company to win the award last year when it began. More companies enrolled in the Top Transportation Teams, now in its […] The post Palmer Bus honored appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
I90/Hwy 52 interchange reconstruction near Rochester begins July 15
Motorists at Interstate 90 and Highway 52 should be alert for traffic changes beginning Monday, July 15 when construction begins at the interchange southeast of Rochester, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Motorists can expect slower speeds through the work zones and possible traffic slowdowns during peak travel times in the mornings and afternoons. […] The post I90/Hwy 52 interchange reconstruction near Rochester begins July 15 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center
Wednesday Wood Carvers, 8:30 a.m. Movin Stix, 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi, 10 a.m. Sloppy Joe, Chips and Lemonade, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Duplicate Bridge, 11:30 a.m. Cards 500, noon Stitching Bees, 1 p.m. Thursday Silver Sneakers, 8:15 a.m. Exercise w/ Evies Friends, 9 a.m. Mahjong, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Arthritis Exercise, 10 a.m. […] The post In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
APS Board member Kathy Green to resign, special election approved
During its meeting Monday night, the Austin Public Schools Board voted unanimously for a special election to fill out the remainder of Kathy Green’s seat on the board after she announced that she would be resigning. Originally set to step down on Dec. 31, Green agreed to move the date up to Nov. 4 so […] The post APS Board member Kathy Green to resign, special election approved appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Dozens are killed as Russia bombards Ukraine. Among the buildings hit was a Kyiv children’s hospital
KYIV, Ukraine — Dozens of Russian missiles blasted cities across Ukraine on Monday, striking apartment buildings and a large children’s hospital in the capital, where local residents joined emergency crews to search through piles of rubble. At least 31 people were killed, officials said. The daytime barrage targeted five Ukrainian cities with more than 40 […] The post Dozens are killed as Russia bombards Ukraine. Among the buildings hit was a Kyiv children’s hospital appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Biden tells Hill Democrats he won’t step aside amid party drama and “it’s time for it to end’
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, in a letter to congressional Democrats, stood firm against calls for him to drop his candidacy and called for an end to the intraparty drama that has torn apart Democrats since his dismal public debate performance. Biden’s efforts to shore up a deeply anxious Democratic Party came Monday as lawmakers […] The post Biden tells Hill Democrats he won’t step aside amid party drama and “it’s time for it to end’ appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
APD releases more information involving Monday morning standoff
The Austin Police Department has released new information regarding Monday’s standoff in Austin, which involved a seven-year-old girl. The girl, believed to possibly be the daughter of the man at the heart of the standoff, was released from a white vehicle parked in the driveway of a home in the 1700 block of Fourth Avenue […] The post APD releases more information involving Monday morning standoff appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Sentencing date set for Lyle 18-year-old charged in child pornography case
A sentencing date has been sent for the 18-year-old from Lyle, who was charged in May with 15 felony counts, 14 of which include charges related to child pornography. William John Eklund will face sentencing on Oct. 3 after appearing in Mower County District Court Monday morning, where he agreed to plead guilty to two […] The post Sentencing date set for Lyle 18-year-old charged in child pornography case appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro indicted for alleged money laundering for undeclared diamonds from Saudi Arabia
SAO PAULO (AP) — The indictment of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association in connection with undeclared diamonds from Saudi Arabia marked the far-right leader’s second formal accusation, with more potentially in store. The indictment on Thursday by Federal Police, confirmed by two officials with knowledge of the case, followed […] The post Brazil’s Bolsonaro indicted for alleged money laundering for undeclared diamonds from Saudi Arabia appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Biden says he’s ‘staying in the race’
MADISON, Wis. — President Joe Biden, fighting to save his endangered reelection effort Friday, defiantly declared that “I’m staying in the race” during a campaign rally in a critical battleground state as he prepares to sit down for a network television interview where his every answer is sure to be scrutinized for evidence of his […] The post Biden says he’s ‘staying in the race’ appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Duplicate Bridge
July always starts out with a bang with the 4th day being the birthday of our country; not so with our Duplicate club, which is held at the Senior Center on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week, games starting at 11:30 a.m. both days. Players from Rose Creek, Mason City, Albert Lea and Austin played this […] The post Duplicate Bridge appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Evie Mohrfeld: Mystery trip is July 14
July 14 is the Sunday MYSTERY TRIP. We will be departing at 9 a.m. and returning at about 5:30 pm. Casual dress. July 24 we will be attending “’BEAUTIFUL” in Chanhassen. This trip is waiting list only and it departs at 9 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. On August 14, we will be watching […] The post Evie Mohrfeld: Mystery trip is July 14 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Gloria J. Sewright
Gloria Jean Sewright was born July 7, 1950, at Cedar Valley Hospital in Charles City, Iowa. It was a normal birth with no apparent problems. At 9 months Gloria developed a fever of 104 degrees for five days and was hospitalized at that time. She walked at 14 months but was not yet talking at […] The post Gloria J. Sewright appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Helen Cleopha “Cleo” (Slowey) Charron Bruckmeier
June 29, 1932 – March 5, 2024 AUSTIN, Minn. – Helen Cleopha “Cleo” (Slowey) Charron Bruckmeier, 91, Austin, Minn., died Tuesday, March 5, in St. Mark’s Living. A celebration of life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin. A family interment was previously held in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. […] The post Helen Cleopha “Cleo” (Slowey) Charron Bruckmeier appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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