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Austin, Minnesota · AustinKirsten Hayford recognized the room at Woodson Kindergarten Center as soon as she walked past it on Wednesday. It was the room that her mother, former Woodson Kindergarten teacher Susan Ruzek, made into a haven for reading. “That was the magic Tree House room,” she said. “That was all mom. That was all her idea to hook the kids. That is the best example of her passion.” With help from a Hormel Foundation grant in 2008, the room signified the im…See the Story
Sharing the adventures of reading: Susan Ruzek honored through book gifts to Woodson - Austin Daily Herald
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Austin, Minnesota · AustinMotorists traveling on Interstate 90 near the Oakland Avenue bridge will be detoured up the exit and down the entrance ramps starting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday through 5 a.m. on Monday as bridge demolition occurs, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Map Courtesy of the Minnesota Department of Transportation During the bridge replacement, motorists traveling on Highway 105/Oakland Avenue near I-90 in Austin will encounter a de…See the Story
Interstate 90 detour scheduled April 19-22 for Oakland Avenue bridge demolition in Austin - Austin Daily Herald
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Artificial Intelligence · AustinSt. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin invites everyone to a Continuing Education Day in its Fellowship Hall from 9-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 25. The program is free, and will cover topics of special interest in an ever-changing world. Here is the schedule for this informative morning: • 9-10 a.m.: What’s New in IT, AI, Scams and Other Tech Topics, presented by Dick Flisrand • 10-10:30 a.m.: Coffee and Rolls • 10:30-11:30 a.m.: The Power of Mus…See the Story
Music therapy, artificial intelligence to be highlighted at St. Olaf Lutheran Church - Austin Daily Herald
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Austin, Minnesota · AustinBy Clay Masters Local governments in Minnesota are asking the state to help fund projects that address new federal drinking water standards for PFAS or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The Minnesota Department of Health announced last week that more than 17 communities have higher PFAS levels than the new federal limits. The Environmental Protection Agency set enforceable drinking water standards last week for “forever chemicals,” as they’re…See the Story
Local governments look to state to help foot PFAS bill - Austin Daily Herald
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Austin, Minnesota · AustinWinds from Tuesday afternoon’s storms were listed as the cause of a semi-wreck on Highway 56. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a wind gust blew over a 2021 Kenworth tractor driven by Todd J. Wolter, 62, of Denver, Iowa at 205th Street and blocked the road for a time. The incident took place at around 2:48 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Wolter was transported to Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin with non-life threatening injuries. Adams Fire Dep…See the Story
Winds knock over semi on Highway 56 - Austin Daily Herald
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Austin, Minnesota · AustinEight Pacelli High School students participated in the 37th annual Model United Nations Program hosted by the YMCA Center for Youth Voice on April 4-6. The YMCA program is the oldest Model United Nations program in Minnesota and took over the operation of the program originally started in the Duluth public school system 37 years ago in the 1960s. According to a press release from the school on Monday, the eight Pacelli students were James Schul…See the Story
Pacelli students get united look of the world - Austin Daily Herald
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Austin, Minnesota · AustinPUBLIC NOTICE School Board Proceedings
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Austin, MN The Austin School Board held a special meeting on 3/25/24 in the District Office Conf Room, 401 Third Ave NW in Austin. Chair Dube called meeting to order at 4 pm. Members present Carolyn Dube, Kathy Green, Don Leathers (4:13 pm), Carol McAlister, Evan Sorenson and Peggy Young. Cece Kroc absent.
Green/Young approval of agenda, 5-0
Green/McAlister to enter closed session under attorney-cli…See the Story
MINUTES 3.25.24 - Austin Daily Herald
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Rose Creek · Rose CreekThe Southland softball team won its third straight game to start the season when it beat Goodhue (0-5 overall) 9-2 in Rose Creek Saturday. Hayley Lowe knocked in four runs for the Rebels (3-0 overall). Southland pitching: Laney Weis (W) 7 IP, 4 H, 3 BB, 2 ER, 9 K Southland hitting: Weis, 2-for-3, BB; Grace Kresbach, 1-for-3, 2 R, BB; Shannon Kiefer, 1-for-4, RBI, 2 R; Hayley Lowe, 1-for-4, 4 RBIs, R; Clara Timm, 1-for-3, BB; R. Ulven, 4-for-4, d…See the Story
Lowe leads Rebel attack in win over Goodhue - Austin Daily Herald
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