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People react to Obama stop

CANNON FALLS — For one area resident, President Barack Obama’s Monday visit was about more than jobs and the economy — it was about sharing a ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, August 17, 2011 9:37 am

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DWI offenders could drive sooner with new device

Legislation passed during the 2011 session allows DWI offenders the chance to regain their licenses faster by having Breathalyzers installed in their vehicles. The Breathalyzers ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Saturday, August 13, 2011 1:07 pm

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Suspects in 100 mph chase plead not guilty

AUSTIN — Two Rochester women charged with stealing more than $2,000 of electronics from Walmart pleaded not guilty Thursday in Mower County District Court. Natasha ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Saturday, August 13, 2011 1:05 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Austin Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash near Sturgis

An Austin man is in critical condition after his motorcycle collided with an oncoming pickup truck on U.S. Highway 16 near Newcastle, Wyo. last weekend. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Friday, August 12, 2011 9:30 am

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Update: Fire damages Austin business

Bob Nelson, owner of Restaurant Warehouse, said he is in “disbelief” after a fire tore through his business causing “extensive structure damage” Tuesday evening. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Thursday, August 11, 2011 9:24 am

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Sen. Sparks donates July pay

One area legislator is donating his earnings from the time of the Minnesota government shutdown to the United Way of Freeborn and Mower counties. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Friday, August 5, 2011 9:35 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Duo ordered to remove some of 12 dogs, 8 rabbits

It’s raining eight rabbits, 12 dogs, guinea pigs and other pets. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Thursday, August 4, 2011 10:30 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

High-speed chase suspect at large

AUSTIN — Police are still searching for one suspect in a 100 mph chase and Walmart theft stemming from early Saturday morning. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, August 2, 2011 9:25 am

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Legislators working to make harsher penalties for child abusers

AUSTIN — Local legislators may be working with the Mower County Attorney’s Office in coming months to harshen penalties for child abusers in Minnesota. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Thursday, July 28, 2011 9:33 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Austin man takes deal after allegedly holding shotgun to son

An Austin man who reportedly held a 20-gauge shotgun to his sleeping son’s head took a plea deal in Mower County District Court Friday. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Thursday, July 28, 2011 6:27 am

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Chainers sentenced to one year in jail

Brian Miller and Charity Miller, the Dexter couple who chained their 5-year-old son to his crib, have been sentenced to one year in jail and ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Friday, July 22, 2011 12:54 pm

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Dexter child-chainers keep parental rights

Brian Miller and Charity Miller, the Dexter parents who chained their 5-year-old son to a bed, will keep their parental rights. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Thursday, July 21, 2011 5:13 pm

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Legislators relieved, but still worried about state’s future

Local legislators say they are relieved the state shutdown has come to a close, but worries about Minnesota’s future still remain. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Thursday, July 21, 2011 9:15 am

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Legislators relieved, but still worried about state’s future

Local legislators say they are relieved the state shutdown has come to a close, but worries about Minnesota’s future still remain. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, July 20, 2011 10:43 am

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Neighbor gets probation, fine for striking dog with bat

A Mapleview man has been sentenced to one year probation for hitting his neighbors’ 10-month-old dog in the back of the head with a baseball ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, July 20, 2011 9:45 am

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