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Clarification of Austin Assurance Program editorial
In last Saturday’s edition of the Austin Daily Herald, our editorial discussed the continued advantages of the Austin Assurance Program in the wake of the State of Minnesota’s student grant issues. However, in the qualifications, it was incorrectly listed that a student must meet all of the requirements listed when in reality, along with a […] The post Clarification of Austin Assurance Program editorial appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Sister with Austin connections to celebrate Diamond Jubilee
Sister JoAnn Haney is one of six members of the Sisters of Saint Francis, Rochester, MN, who will celebrate their Diamond Jubilee (60 years) with their Congregation on Aug. 11. Sister JoAnn, formerly Sister Mary Myles, daughter of Almon and Lurena Haney (deceased), was born in Mapleview and spent her childhood in Austin. She entered […] The post Sister with Austin connections to celebrate Diamond Jubilee appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Mower County Senior Center
Monday S.A.I.L- Balance and Strength, 9:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks, 9:30 a.m. Ping Pong, 9:30 a.m. CSFP Distribution, 9:30-11 a.m. Tai Chi, 10 a.m. Line Dancing, 10:15 a.m. Lunch available, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chat and Stem Bar, 11 a.m. Book Club, noon to 1 p.m. Mahjong, 1 […] The post Mower County Senior Center appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
In Your Community: Duplicate Bridge
As usual, duplicate bridge players showed up on Tuesday and Wednesday in Austin at the Mower County Senior Center to play Duplicate Bridge. Games start at 11:30 a.m., each day and players come from Mason City and Northwood, Iowa, Albert Lea, Rose Creek and Austin. Nine teams played both days this week. Tuesday winners were: […] The post In Your Community: Duplicate Bridge appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Education: Accolades
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Spring 2024 Dean’s List Austin Maxwell Bissen, Sophomore, College of Liberal Arts Zachary Bollingberg, Senior, Carlson School of Management Shenali DeSilva, Senior, College of Liberal Arts Nicholas Dunlap, Sophomore, Col of Educ/Human Development Joseph Ewing, Sophomore, Carlson School of Management Thomas Herrick, Sophomore, Carlson School of Management Vy Hoang, Senior, […] The post Education: Accolades appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
MnDOT seeks public input on passenger rail services
The Minnesota Department of Transportation asks the public to weigh in on the future of passenger rail. This request comes as part of the ongoing update to the Minnesota State Rail Plan. The Minnesota State Rail Plan addresses a variety of topics important to the future of rail including safety, economic development and possible expansion […] The post MnDOT seeks public input on passenger rail services appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Convictions: June 17-24
— Tyler Klark Franks, 46, Austin, was sentenced to four years supervised probation for second degree burglary of a dwelling. He must follow several conditions. — Jacob Alan Gardner, 37, Albert Lea, was sentenced to 90 months in prison for felony first degree drug sales-17 grams or more-cocaine or meth within a 90 day period. […] The post Convictions: June 17-24 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Chi Chi Rodriguez, Hall of Fame golfer known for antics on the greens, dies at 88
Juan “Chi Chi” Rodriguez, a Hall of Fame golfer whose antics on the greens and inspiring life story made him among the sport’s most popular players during a long professional career, died Thursday. He was 88. Rodriguez’s death was announced by Carmelo Javier Ríos, a senator in Rodriguez’s native Puerto Rico. He didn’t provide a […] The post Chi Chi Rodriguez, Hall of Fame golfer known for antics on the greens, dies at 88 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
A win for the Harris-Walz ticket would also mean the country’s first Native American female governor
If Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are elected this fall, not only would a woman of color lead the country for the first time, but a Native woman also would govern a state for the first time in U.S. history. Peggy Flanagan, the lieutenant governor of Minnesota and […] The post A win for the Harris-Walz ticket would also mean the country’s first Native American female governor appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Ward 3 race sees change ahead of primary
Editor’s note: Brian Prentis, one of the candidates for Ward 3, has chosen not to participate in this story. There’s been something of a change of scenery in the primary race for the Austin City Council’s Ward 3 seat, currently held by incumbent Paul Fischer. Initially, three people filed to run in Ward 3, including […] The post Ward 3 race sees change ahead of primary appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Renee Wangen: Doing what she can to make the fair a destination
During Tuesday night’s opening ceremony at the Mower County Fair, the event was held on the Fair Square’s new permanent stage. Painted red and reminiscent of barns from the past, the new stage not only provides a needed upgrade to Fair Square, but it also represents nine long years of work by fair volunteer and […] The post Renee Wangen: Doing what she can to make the fair a destination appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate at news conference and lashes out at Harris
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Donald Trump gave an hourlong news conference Wednesday in which he recommitted to debating Vice President Kamala Harris and taunted her while also repeating old falsehoods and lashing out at questions about the enthusiasm her campaign is receiving. As Trump addressed reporters at his Palm Beach, Florida, estate, ABC announced that […] The post Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate at news conference and lashes out at Harris appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
$3,500 donated to Kid’s Closet
The Austin Early Riser Kiwanis, Faith Church Austin and the Austin Eagles Club donated $3,500 to the Kid’s Closet program. That money is split between Austin’s elementary schools and the Austin Head Start program. The money is used to purchase clothing essentials such as socks, T-shirts, pants and more. “When students need some of these […] The post $3,500 donated to Kid’s Closet appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
NWS confirms weak tornado east of Austin Monday night
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a weak tornado touched down east of Austin, a part of the severe weather that swept through the area Monday night. The EF0 tornado was on the ground for just two minutes from 8:18 to 8:20 p.m. on Monday and peaked at 75 mph. The max width of […] The post NWS confirms weak tornado east of Austin Monday night appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Man heading to trial after dropping out of plea deal for sexual assault
A man charged in July of 2023 with first degree criminal sexual conduct-penetration or contact under 14 and first degree criminal sexual conduct-penetration or contact under 16-significant relationship has opted out of a plea deal and will now go to trial. Alexander William Miller, 26, is scheduled for a pretrial on Jan. 17, 2025 with […] The post Man heading to trial after dropping out of plea deal for sexual assault appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Harris’ pick of Walz amps up excitement in Midwestern states where Democrats look to heal divisions
LANSING, Mich. — Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will spend their first full day as running mates on Wednesday rallying Democrats across the Midwest, a politically divided region that is crucial to their effort to win the White House in less than three months. The trip, which begins in Wisconsin before […] The post Harris’ pick of Walz amps up excitement in Midwestern states where Democrats look to heal divisions appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Mower County Fair opens with a new Fair Square
The Mower County Fair opened with a glimpse of the future as the new Fair Square made its debut during the opening ceremony Tuesday. The Fair Square offers a brand new space with much more space and it will enhance the experience of the fair this year and beyond. “It was always a challenge,” said […] The post Mower County Fair opens with a new Fair Square appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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