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Austin K-9 still a rookie, but making great strides with trainer

AUSTIN — He’s an eager, attentive, quick learner with a good work ethic. He has high energy, agility and good senses. He’s also a little ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Saturday, August 3, 2013 3:55 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

2 Gordonsville women convicted in check-cashing scheme

Two women involved in a 2012 check-cashing scheme were convicted of felonies Friday in Mower County District Court. Lilly Ann Garcia, 26, and Irma Aide ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Saturday, August 3, 2013 1:59 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Austin woman charged with criminal sexual conduct

AUSTIN — A soon-to-be 35-year-old woman was charged Friday in Mower County District Court for performing oral sex on a boy younger than 13. Lisa ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Saturday, July 20, 2013 2:14 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Felon sent to prison for terroristic threats

AUSTIN — A second man who reportedly attacked two females in Austin and attempted to rob them in February was sent to prison Thursday. Emmanuel ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, July 19, 2013 9:42 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Hospital thief sent to prison

AUSTIN — A suspect who tried to steal more than $1,000 worth of medical supplies in January from the hospital in Austin was sent to ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, July 19, 2013 9:36 am

Featured News

Vacant shed destroyed by fire northwest of Austin

AUSTIN — Fire destroyed a large shed Tuesday afternoon northwest of Austin; however, the property owner was already in the process of tearing the structure ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, July 17, 2013 9:30 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Son in Lansing shooting gets 3 years in prison

AUSTIN — The first of two men in last year’s shooting in rural Lansing was sent to prison Friday. Joseph Daniel Peterson, 28, was convicted ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Saturday, June 22, 2013 2:07 pm

News

Former Austin public employee sentenced to jail, probation

AUSTIN — A former Mower County employee who a decade ago embezzled tens of thousands of dollars in public funds was convicted of felony theft ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Saturday, June 22, 2013 2:06 pm

Business

Minneapolis food producer buys Austin Packaging Co.

AUSTIN — A Minneapolis-based food production company will be the new owner of Austin Packaging Co., pending a court approval today and sale closing next ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, June 20, 2013 11:27 am

Business

Bids to purchase Austin Packaging due Monday

Companies looking at taking over the Austin Packaging Company will submit their bids on Monday. From there, an Auction on June 19 will determine the ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Saturday, June 15, 2013 4:40 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Armed robber sent to prison

AUSTIN — A 19-year-old charged in an armed robbery in Austin last fall was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday in Mower County District ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, June 10, 2013 10:23 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Salvation Army burglar sentenced to probation, service

AUSTIN — A former Salvation Army employee who tried to steal from that organization’s Austin drop-off center was convicted of burglary Thursday in Mower County ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, June 10, 2013 10:11 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Jury finds Lansing shooter not guilty of attempted murder

AUSTIN — The second suspect in last year’s shooting at a rural Lansing home is not guilty of attempted murder; however, he is guilty of ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Saturday, June 8, 2013 2:01 pm

Gophers/NCAA

U of M staff greets Austin fans

It was a dream for kids — and perhaps some adults. A dozen coaches, along with assistants, media professionals and of course, Goldy, stepped off ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, June 5, 2013 2:43 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Austin woman sentenced for August assault with guitar

AUSTIN — An Austin woman charged for assaulting a man with an acoustic guitar last August has been convicted in Mower County Court. Robyn Kay ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, June 3, 2013 9:51 am

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