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Austin City Council Awards Bid for One-Way Project

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AUSTIN, Minn. — The Austin City Council has settled on its contractor for the Oakland Avenue and First Avenue SW one-way reconstruction project. In a unanimous vote, the council accepted the bid by Ulland Brothers, Inc for just over $15 million, which comes in under the engineer's estimate of $15.63 million. Funding will come through multiple sources of federal, state and local monies. Bids for the project opened on May 29 with work slated to st…See the Story

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Minnesota DNR Invites People to Share Pheasant and Turkey Observations - Montevideo American News

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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Minnesotans are encouraged to report observations of ring-necked pheasants and wild turkeys in a citizen science effort by the Minnesota… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now CloseSee the Story

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Chamber to host annual Ag Appreciation Cookout - Austin Daily Herald

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The Agri-Business Committee of the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to a sizzling summer tradition at the 2025 Summer Ag Appreciation Cookout from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on July 15 at the Plager Building on the Mower County Fairgrounds. This annual event is a community favorite with more than 1,200 pork chops served in 2024 alone.  “Our ag community deserves to be celebrated,” said Joe Bower, president of the Austin Area Chamber of…Read Article

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Section realignments and new schedules will bring changes for area football teams - Austin Daily Herald

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When local high school football teams begin official practices in about a month, there will be a lot of change in the air. Section 1 nine-player, Section 1A and Section 2AA have all seen changes and Austin has adjusted its schedule, after having to forfeit a playoff game last season. Austin, which has lost 16 straight games as a program, ran out of healthy varsity players at the end of last season to where it wasn’t able to compete in the Sectio…Austin, Minnesota · AustinRead Article

NAHL Announces Showcase Schedule

AUSTIN, MINN. – The 2025 Showcase full schedule was announced by the North American Hockey League on Thursday. The “Greatest Show on Ice” will take place in Blaine, Minnesota from September 24-27, 2025 at the Super Rink.  Each team in the NAHL will play three games across the four days in front of professional, college, and junior scouts.  Fresh off a record season, the Bruins will open the Showcase with a midday matchup against the Midwest Divi…Austin, Minnesota · AustinRead Article

Playing with a purpose: Austin’s Rob Lillis is inspired by his parents to make his time count - Austin Daily Herald

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Editor’s Note: This is the third and final segment of a three-part series on former high school athletes raising high school athletes in today’s world. Austin senior Rob Lillis has always had a love of the game, and it came directly from his parents. Rob has never played in a state tournament and he’s not exactly posting his highlights on social media to draw the eye of college recruiters, but he loves competing and he’s stuck with it. Rob compe…Austin, Minnesota · AustinRead Article

Mayor King elected to League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors - Austin Daily Herald

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Austin Mayor Steve King has been elected to serve a three-year term on The League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors during the group’s annual Conference Business Meeting on June 26 in Duluth. He is one of four to have been elected to a a three-year term. The Board of Directors is responsible for leading the statewide organization in a way that is strategic, responsible, and representative of the interests of all member cities in the state. …Steve King · AustinRead Article

Justice Guy named head coach for Austin High cheerleading team

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A former student of the Austin Public School system, Guy expressed her gratitude for the opportunity.Austin, Minnesota · AustinRead Article

Austin City Council Opts to Delay Point of Sale Inspection Ordinance to March 2026

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AUSTIN, Minn. — During its meeting Monday night, the Austin City Council took the first steps toward delaying the implementation of an ordinance that requires compliance certification for sump pumps and sanitary sewer services at the point of sale of Austin properties. Adopted on April 19 of this year and set to go into effect on July 1, the ordinance has since received pushback from property owners and realtors across several lines of concern i…Austin, Minnesota · AustinSee the Story

[Opinion] Our Opinion: New Motorcycle Law Requires Responsibility - Austin Daily Herald

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Of the many new laws that have gone into effect starting July 1 in Minnesota, one of them was the law that will now allow motorcyclists to ride between lanes of traffic. Known as “lane-splitting,” riders will be able to split these lanes, but only in specific situations and at specific speeds in an effort to minimize motorcyclists being rear-ended or injured in accidents that involve congested traffic. According to the American Motorcyclist Asso…Opinion · San SalvadorSee the Story

Three new pillars added during Freedom Fest ceremony - Austin Daily Herald

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On Friday night, three new pillars were added to the Pillars of the City during a presentation as part of Freedom Fest. This year’s inductees include Helen E. McMillian, William Todd and Alice E. Snater. After Snater’s plaque was unveiled, her daughter Dianne Snater was invited on stage to say a few words about her mother who worked hard for those things she believed in. “She would work herself to the bone for what she thought was right for chil…Austin, Minnesota · AustinRead Article

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