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Public invited to walk for mental health
The public is invited to the Mower County Health Local Advisory Council’s Mental Health Awareness Walk on Saturday, May 18. The walk, which will start at 10 a.m. — rain or shine, will begin at Austin Manor, located at 510 23rd Avenue NW, and go to The Bridge, located in downtown Austin at 108 East […] The post Public invited to walk for mental health appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Celebrating Mother's Day at the farm
HAYFIELD, Minn.-Red Barn Learning Farm celebrated Mother's Day with all moms this year,. Moms had the chance to enter the farm for free, while their kids and dads had to pay a small fee. Activities were available for families to create memories. Moms and kids had a chance to practice...
Austin school lunch potatoes recalled
(ABC 6 News) – A food item served at Austin Public Schools Thursday was recalled, according to a message from Supt. Joey Page to parents Friday. An “ingredient in question” was used in the Thursday lunches, Page wrote, and “while there is a low risk of contracting Salmonella from the prepared food, we are taking every possible precaution to mitigate any potential risk.
Ikes fundraiser Wednesday night
The Austin Izaak Walton League will hold a fundraising meal from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Izaak Walton League Cabin in Todd Park from 5:30-7 p.m. tonight. Menu includes: • New York Strip steak, baked potato, baked beans and coleslaw. There will be free hot dogs for the kids. Tickets are $20 and the event is […] The post Ikes fundraiser Wednesday night appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
State Fire Marshal investigating early Thursday fire
The State Fire Marshal’s office was on scene Thursday helping to determine the cause of a blaze that damaged an uninhabited duplex on Third Avenue SE. According to Fire Chief Jim McCoy, the Austin Fire Department was dispatched to the call at 104 Third Avenue SE at around 4:10 a.m. When firefighters arrived fire and […] The post State Fire Marshal investigating early Thursday fire appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Man takes plea deal after violent confrontation with Olmsted County deputies
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A man arrested after a violent confrontation with deputies has pleaded guilty. Andrew Joseph Fogan, 28 of Stewartville, was arrested on September 20, 2023, after a traffic stop in the 6500 block of Highway 52 in Olmsted County. The sheriff’s office says Fogan and the female driver were acting suspiciously and deputies determined Fogan had committed a domestic assault in the vehicle.
Thousands of pounds of food donated annual food drive
(ABC 6 News) – Postal workers across the country picked up more than just letters on their routes Saturday — they also picked up donations of food for local food banks and charities. Rochester, Austin and Albert Lea were just three of the many cities that participated in...
Skilled Nursing Care Week: Nurses thrive with in a family atmosphere
For nearly 20 years, Gina Richardson was on the line, boning hams for Hormel Foods Corps. For Richardson, the repetitious nature of the job could be tedious and she wanted more. “I always wanted to be a nurse, but love and life put me down a different path,” Richardson said. “I went to work at […] The post Skilled Nursing Care Week: Nurses thrive with in a family atmosphere appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
APS Board gets update on plan to add boys volleyball
The Austin Schools Board on Monday night heard an update on the addition of boys volleyball to the list of Austin High School athletics. In May of last year, the Minnesota State High School League approved sanctioning boys volleyball. Austin currently has a club team and if approved by the board, would begin as a […] The post APS Board gets update on plan to add boys volleyball appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
First Illinois man sentenced for forging checks from a North Iowa business
OSAGE, Minn. – The first sentence is handed down in the case of two Illinois men accused of forging thousands of dollars in checks from a Mitchell County business. Robert E. Higgins, 48 of Bellwood, IL, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a non-forcible felony and forgery. He’s been ordered to spend three years on supervised probation and pay $8,467 in damages.
To be celebrated: Zumbro Education District holds Activity Day for special education students
HAYFIELD — Hayfield elementary student David Jorgenson couldn’t hide the smile on his face when he finished his race. With joy in his eyes, he simply looked up at Hayfield special education coordinator Samantha Thurman and said “this was my first medal ever!” Jorgenson and many other students wore their medals proudly on a day […] The post To be celebrated: Zumbro Education District holds Activity Day for special education students appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Waseca tennis downs Stewartville ahead of Team Section Tournament
Monday night, the Waseca boys tennis team traveled to Stewartville to close out the 2024 regular season. The Bluejays earned a commanding 7-0 victory over the Tigers, bringing the spring to a close with a record of 12-3 ahead of the MSHSL Section 1A Team Tournament. Only the doubles No. 1 and No. 2 matches reached a third set as Waseca controlled the action from the opening serve. Postseason play...
In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center
Monday S.A.I.L- Balance and Strength, 9 a.m. Blood Pressure Checks, 9 a.m. Defensive Driving, 9 a.m. CSFP Distribution, 9:30-11 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’ […] The post In Your Community: Mower County Senior Center appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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