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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.
Award-Winning playwright Deneal Trueblood’s “SECRETS” to be presented as a staged reading in LeRoy
Humanities 101 LLC has announced a dramatic staged reading of the award-winning play “SECRETS,” written by acclaimed playwright Deneal Trueblood. This powerful and thought-provoking work will be presented on Saturday, July 13, from 4-5:30 p.m. at Humanities 101 LLC, located at 111 East Main St., LeRoy. The event is free of charge and will include […] The post Award-Winning playwright Deneal Trueblood’s “SECRETS” to be presented as a staged reading in LeRoy appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
A stampede at a religious event in India has killed at least 60 people
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — A stampede among thousands of people at a religious gathering in northern India killed at least 60 and left scores injured, officials said Tuesday, adding the toll could rise. Attendees had rushed to leave the makeshift tent following an event with Hindu figure Bhole Baba, local media reported. Video of the […] The post A stampede at a religious event in India has killed at least 60 people appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Workshop set to discuss Oakland Avenue development
There will be a public community workshop for supporting equitable development on Austin’s Oakland Avenue on July 10 and July 11 in the Community Action Building at 105 1st SE, Austin. On Wednesday, a community meeting will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Thursday an all-day planning work session will run […] The post Workshop set to discuss Oakland Avenue development appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Armed bicyclist killed in Iowa shooting that wounded 2 police officers, investigators say
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Police in Waterloo, Iowa, were responding to a report of a bicyclist with a gun in an incident that ended with two officers wounded and the suspect dead, state investigators said Monday. Officers were dispatched shortly before 8:30 a.m. Sunday on a report of an armed man wearing all-green clothing who was on […] The post Armed bicyclist killed in Iowa shooting that wounded 2 police officers, investigators say appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
The Hormel Institute hosts research summit with Gustavus Adolphus College
The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, partnered with Gustavus Adolphus College to host the joint The Hormel Institute and Gustavus Research Summit on Thursday. The summit’s purpose is to allow faculty to connect on the research being conducted at both institutions, with the hope of identifying potential areas for collaboration that could be beneficial to […] The post The Hormel Institute hosts research summit with Gustavus Adolphus College appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Lyle holds talent show during Independence Celebration
The town of Lyle held its talent show as part of its Independence Celebration in Lyle City Park Saturday. Junior vocal winners were: first place, Hadley Prescott, and second place, Ellie Mae Nelson. Third place finishers were: the duo of Cooper Sampson and Ethan Bruggeman, the pair of Liam Hutchsinson and Mia Anderson, and Becca […] The post Lyle holds talent show during Independence Celebration appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of a pre-election Trump trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled for the first time that former presidents have some immunity from prosecution, extending the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss and all but ending prospects the former president could be tried before the November election. In a […] The post Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of a pre-election Trump trial appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Simone Biles headlines a U.S. women’s gymnastics team eyeing redemption at the Paris Olympics
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — They all had a reason to come back. Every single one of them. Simone Biles to move past those wrenching two weeks in Japan three years ago, when the gymnastics superstar prioritized her mental health and safety over glory, a decision that inspired some and maddened others. Suni Lee to prove — […] The post Simone Biles headlines a U.S. women’s gymnastics team eyeing redemption at the Paris Olympics appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Minnesota family store is demolished from its perch near dam damaged by surging river
RAPIDAN, Minn. (AP) — County officials bought and demolished a Minnesota family store that was precariously perched beside a cliff near a flood-damaged dam, officials said Friday. Blue Earth County bought the Rapidan Dam Store and then removed the structure to lessen the downstream impact if it tumbled into the Blue Earth River, the county said […] The post Minnesota family store is demolished from its perch near dam damaged by surging river appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Hurricane Beryl takes aim at southeastern Caribbean as a powerful Category 4 storm
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Beryl began pounding the southeast Caribbean on Monday as a powerful Category 4 storm after becoming the earliest storm of that strength to form in the Atlantic, fueled by record warm waters. The storm was expected to make landfall in the Windward Islands late Monday morning, according to […] The post Hurricane Beryl takes aim at southeastern Caribbean as a powerful Category 4 storm appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Freedom for Fun this Fourth of July in Austin
You will have the freedom for fun this summer with Austin’s annual summer bash — Freedom Fest. Freedom Fest will be held on July 3-4 and includes all of the events you have come to know and love, including the revealing of this year’s Pillars of the City, games and entertainment and of course the […] The post Freedom for Fun this Fourth of July in Austin appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Rollin’ with Donuts: Sisters deliver mini donuts with pop-up stand
HAYFIELD — Hayfield native Jacobi Leckness is no stranger to craft shows, but she’s taken her game up another level this summer as she’s collaborated with her sister Megan Gengler to bring a traveling mini donuts pop up stand to the area. Gengler and Leckness have taken a 10 by 10 tent, a couple of […] The post Rollin’ with Donuts: Sisters deliver mini donuts with pop-up stand appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Jeff and Chanda Sayles family recognized as a 2024 U of Minnesota Farm Family
The Sayles family of Austin has been named Mower County’s 2024 Farm Family of the Year by the University of Minnesota. Jeff and Chanda are sixth-generation farmers and own a Century Farm located south of Austin in Mower County. The Sayles farm started with Jeff’s great-grandfather, Claude, in 1879. Jeff’s grandfather, Harlow, and father, Sheldon, […] The post Jeff and Chanda Sayles family recognized as a 2024 U of Minnesota Farm Family appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Education: Accolades
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2024 Spring Dean’s List Austin Evan Fischer, Biomed Sci & HCA Undergraduate Samantha Sheldon, Public Health Undergraduate University of Wisconsin-River Falls 2024 Spring Graduates Lansing Ava Boverhuis, Bachelor of Science, Health and Human Performance Rose Creek Christian Hjelmen, Bachelor of Science, Finance, Management, Senior Merit The post Education: Accolades appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center
Monday S.A.I.L- Balance and Strength, 9 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks, 9 a.m. Ping Pong, 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi, 10 a.m. Line Dancing, 10:15 a.m. Lunch available, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mahjong, 1 p.m. Movin’ Stix, 1 p.m. Tuesday Silver Sneakers, 8:15 a.m. Exercise with Evies Friends, 9 a.m. […] The post In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
In Your Community: Duplicated Bridge
Duplicate Bridge is played Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Mower County Senior Center in Austin. Games start at 11:30 a.m. Every bridge player is welcome to bring a partner either day. Tuesdays winners this week, playing 11 teams, were: First place, Ron Peters and Vandy Newman Second place, Joyce Kogel and Paul Hanson Third place, […] The post In Your Community: Duplicated Bridge appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Austin Utilities recognized for reliable service to the community
Austin Utilities has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2023. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities. APPA helps electric utilities track power outage and restoration data through its subscription-based eReliability Tracker service. Once per year, APPA’s […] The post Austin Utilities recognized for reliable service to the community appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
As flood cleanup continues in parts of Minnesota, some rivers are still rising
By MPR Staff Cleanup from major flooding continued Friday in parts of Minnesota, while rivers were still rising in other areas of the state. Heavy rain early Friday was an unwelcome sight — and there was the potential for more showers and storms across Minnesota later in the day. But as of Friday morning, forecasters […] The post As flood cleanup continues in parts of Minnesota, some rivers are still rising appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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