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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.
City offers resources for cleanup efforts
The City of Austin is urging people to take proper steps when dealing with the aftermath this weekend’s flooding. Due to the rain and flooding, there have been several reports of water in homes, particularly in basements. Even though many have probably started cleans, a release from the city is urging people to check with […] The post City offers resources for cleanup efforts appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Institute’s Hoeppner receives $50K award from American Cancer Society
Luke Hoeppner, PhD, associate professor at The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, is the recipient of a $50,000 supplemental award from the American Cancer Society (ACS). The award will support small cell lung cancer research connected to Hoeppner lab’s currently funded ACS Research Scholar Grant of more than $780,000 that was awarded for a four-year […] The post Institute’s Hoeppner receives $50K award from American Cancer Society appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
APD swears in new officer
In front of a large group of friends and family, the Austin Police Department swore in its newest officer Monday morning. Assigned badge number 144, Isaac Jacobs was sworn in as Austin’s 32nd officer, coming in as long-time officer Sgt. Kim Lenz is leaving to take a position with the Red Wing Police Department. Jacobs […] The post APD swears in new officer appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Austin Utilities issues peak alert for Monday
Austin Utilities has issued a peak alert for Monday and asks users to reduce energy usage until 8 p.m. tonight due to high temperatures in the high 80s. The post Austin Utilities issues peak alert for Monday appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Waters drop around Austin, clean-up begins
As area rivers began receding early Sunday morning and throughout the day, assessments were finally being made by those directly affected by flooding over the weekend. Jane Crowley, owner of Stuttgart Tan & Travel, was one of those who was finally able to get back into her business Sunday to begin clean-up after flood waters […] The post Waters drop around Austin, clean-up begins appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Walz authorizes Minnesota National Guard to support emergency flood operations
Following heavy rainfall across Southern Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz on Saturday declared a peacetime emergency, authorizing the Minnesota National Guard to be available to provide support for emergency flood operations as areas across the state experience extreme flood conditions. The Minnesota National Guard is in close communication with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Homeland […] The post Walz authorizes Minnesota National Guard to support emergency flood operations appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Afternoon storms brings more flash flooding to Austin
Another round of storms sweeping through the area late Saturday afternoon brought another round of headaches to a community already saturated from heavy rains. Saturday afternoon’s rain came hard and fast resulting in rapidly rising waters in downtown Austin and stranded one vehicle on Main Street North. Crews worked quickly to block off the area […] The post Afternoon storms brings more flash flooding to Austin appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Austin man injured in Friday evening crash
An Austin man was injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday evening in Austin. According to the Minnesota State Patrol. Timothy Gene Guzman, 42, was injured when the Chrysler Town & Country he was driving and a Chevy Tahoe driven by Lindsay Dawn Brinson, 43, of Eagle, Nebraska, struck each other at around 7:20 p.m. Friday. […] The post Austin man injured in Friday evening crash appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Area copes with aftermath of heavy rains, flooding
Heavy rains that fell overnight and in the days prior have swelled local waterways creating havoc across the southeastern Minnesota and close to home. Rising waters have closed portions of Interstate 90 in Mower County and other places of southeastern Minnesota as well as in portions of southwestern Minnesota. Water has also affected roads through […] The post Area copes with aftermath of heavy rains, flooding appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Sargeant man involved in five-car crash in Olmsted County
A Sargeant man was one of several injured in a multiple-vehicle crash in Olmsted County early Friday afternoon. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, five vehicles in total were involved in the accident near Chatfield. Three of the vehicles were southbound on Highway 52 and two others were northbound when the vehicles collided at the […] The post Sargeant man involved in five-car crash in Olmsted County appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Photos: Llama Party — Lamapalooza settles in for another year at the fairgrounds
Lamapalooza returns for its 25th year at the Mower County Fairgrounds and will feature 164 animals from 46 farms, some coming from as far away as New York. The community is invited out for the weekend for fleece judging and performance classes on Saturday and halter class on Sunday. There will be 15 vendors as […] The post Photos: Llama Party — Lamapalooza settles in for another year at the fairgrounds appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
‘Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ begins June 27
OSAGE – “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” the musical based on the famous book written by Mark Twain, will be presented by Cedar Summerstock Theater, June 27-July 7, at the Krapek Family Fine Arts Center at the Cedar River Complex in Osage. Along with his best friend Huckleberry Finn, and his love interest, Becky Thatcher, […] The post ‘Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ begins June 27 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Apply for free during Minnesota State Week
The 26 colleges and seven universities of Minnesota State are celebrating Minnesota State Week, set for June 24 to 28, by waiving application fees and offering special campus visit events. “Minnesota State Week is one of several opportunities students can take advantage of to save on their college or university experience,” said Scott Olson, Chancellor […] The post Apply for free during Minnesota State Week appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Austin grad part of SDSU team comes up just short for quarter-scale tractor threepeat
An Austin graduate was part of a South Dakota State University team that finished among the best in the country recently. Ryan VanPelt, of Austin, was one of the 23-member team that was third in the 27th annual International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition in Peoria, Illinois. The team came up short of capturing its […] The post Austin grad part of SDSU team comes up just short for quarter-scale tractor threepeat appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Education: Accolades
North Dakota State University 2024 Spring Dean’s List Blooming Prairie Vanessa Louks, BS Biological Sciences Trevor Otterson, BS Agricultural Systems Management Upper Iowa University 2024 Spring Dean’s List LeRoy Gavin Sweeney, Elementary Education University of Alabama 2024 Spring Dean’s List Austin Mackenzie Carter University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2024 Spring Dean’s List Austin Allie Hughson, College […] The post Education: Accolades appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
In Your Community: Duplicate Bridge
Duplicate players gathered at the Mower County Senior Center on Tuesday and Wednesday starting play both days at 11:30 a.m. Eleven teams were seated each day and players came from Albert Lea, Rose Creek, Mason City, Iowa and Austin. Tuesdays winners were: • First place, John Leisen and Rick Stroup • Second place, Jim Fisher […] The post In Your Community: Duplicate Bridge 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. Book Club, noon to 1 p.m. Mahjong, 1 p.m. Movin’ Stix, 1 p.m. Tuesday Silver Sneakers, 8:15 a.m. […] The post In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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