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01/27/12--04:51: DFL party chairman shows support for Hormel Institute's bonding bill request (chan 2107631)

Minnesota DFL party chairman Ken Martin is "hopeful that we'll be able to get this bonding bill passed." That was the theme of his message Thursday in support of the $775 million bonding bill proposed last


01/27/12--04:53: Warmer winter brings out new species in Austin birdcount (chan 2107631)

The 37th Annual Christmas Bird Count has concluded in Austin, and the results include some milestones and surprises for bird enthusiasts of the Austin chapter of the Audubon Society.

“We finally broke our record


01/27/12--05:30: Austin Wedding Showcase will feature special guests (chan 2107631)

What do hockey and wedding planning have in common?

Not much, but this year’s Austin Wedding Showcase will feature some special guests during the events fashion show.

Four members of


01/27/12--05:31: Biz Buzz: Mower County winery announces grand opening plans (chan 2107631)





01/27/12--05:38: County attorneys carrying guns? Maybe (chan 2107631)

ST. PAUL — A bill allowing county attorneys to carry a concealed weapon while on duty is headed to the House floor for a vote.

Members of the House


01/27/12--06:11: Slim chance for flooding (chan 2107631)

The National Weather Service at La Crosse, Wis., says Austin can relax — chances for spring flooding based on current snowfall are small for this spring.

But it has one major caveat — winter isn't


01/27/12--06:51: Campus News (chan 2107631)

Graduations
St. Cloud State University: Austin — Lindsey Soshnik.

South Central College (Mankato and Faribault): Adams — Jon Krebsbach. Austin — Achongi Adak. Elkton — Jordon Hanson. LeRoy — Tyler Knight.



01/27/12--06:52: Man pleads guilty in 2010 drug case (chan 2107631)

A 20-year-old man accused of selling methamphetamine to a police informant at a southwest Austin park nearly two years ago has pleaded guilty.

Luis Adrian Gonzalez, of Austin, pleaded Thursday in Mower County District Court


01/27/12--06:53: Austin man pleads not guilty to felony drug charges (chan 2107631)

An Austin man who faces multiple drug felonies after allegedly selling more than 5 grams of cocaine to a confidential informant in 2010 pleaded not guilty to all charges Thursday.

Anthony Bynum, 46, 119 Third


01/27/12--06:54: Man enters not guilty plea in alleged mail theft (chan 2107631)

The Spring Valley man accused of stealing money and lottery tickets from greeting cards in the mail pleaded not guilty Thursday to the charges against him.

Doyle Dean Tarrence, 47, of 16948 County Road 8,


01/27/12--06:59: Mapleview man pleads not guilty to burglary charges (chan 2107631)

A Mapleview man who was caught while allegedly attempting to steal scrap metal with his wife made his initial appearance Thursday.

Joseph Henry Mallan, 28, and April Amanda Mallan, 30, of 128 Broadway, Unit 3,


01/27/12--07:00: Man pleads not guilty in kidnapping case (chan 2107631)

The man accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend before releasing her hours later pleaded not guilty Thursday to all charges against him.

Zachary Charles Rahlf, of 5750 Valleyhigh Road N.W., in Rochester, entered the pleas in


01/27/12--07:26: Mom pleads guilty to DWI (chan 2107631)

An Austin woman who failed field sobriety tests after picking her child up from school has pleaded guilty to DWI.

Gina Marie Mason, 40, entered the plea Thursday in Mower County District Court. She'll be


01/28/12--05:41: Card games keep brains active (chan 2107631)

It’s a sign of the times, perhaps.

“I was born with a deck of cards in my hand,” said Jaynard Johnson. “Of course, that was our pastime; we stayed home


01/28/12--06:19: Minnesota news in brief (chan 2107631)

NFL timing may slow Vikings' stadium momentum

ST. PAUL — For a solid decade, the countdown to the end of the Minnesota Vikings' lease at the Metrodome has hung like a hammer over the political debate


01/28/12--07:06: Prison terms stayed for Brownsdale man (chan 2107631)

A rural Brownsdale man who struck two squad cars and a deputy, then led law enforcement on a short, high-speed chase was sentenced Thursday in Mower County District Court.

David Allen Strickland, 46, had pleaded


01/28/12--07:08: Woman faces DWI charges in afternoon crash (chan 2107631)

An Austin woman who police believe was driving drunk when she hit another vehicle on Jan. 16 was charged by summons this week.

Emily Elaine Young, 24, has been charged in Mower County District Court


01/28/12--07:09: Man pleads not guilty to assault (chan 2107631)

A man who Austin police arrested late Monday after he allegedly kicked in the doors of a home, shoved a woman, then led officers on a short foot chase has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.



01/28/12--07:10: Post-Bulletin wins eight Minnesota newspaper awards (chan 2107631)

The Post-Bulletin won honors for general excellence and received eight other awards in the 2010-2011 Better Newspaper Contest by the Minnesota Newspaper Association.
  
The contest included work published from October 2010 to October 2011 in


01/28/12--07:14: Mayo Clinic Health System's $28 million expansion on track (chan 2107631)

The $28 million expansion project at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin is right on schedule, medical center foundation director Craig Johnson said at the 52nd annual auxiliary meeting Friday at the Hormel Historic Home.




01/28/12--07:15: Minnesota to manage wolves, hold hunting season (chan 2107631)

Minnesota took over management of wolves in the state on Friday.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials say they’re ready to oversee the wolf population and will consider a "conservative" hunting season, perhaps by fall.


01/29/12--04:00: Joe Steepleton: Catholic Schools Week highlights Austin's Pacelli system (chan 2107631)

As the first semester draws to a close, it becomes a time of reflection.

Pacelli Catholic Schools is a quality Catholic school system. We have very dedicated teachers and staff who give a 100 percent


01/30/12--04:00: Healthy Bites: Citrus fruits… bursting with healthy goodness (chan 2107631)

During the cold winter months, oranges and other citrus fruits are a favorite for many people. Oranges, grapefruit and other citrus fruits are at their peak of flavor right now. There’s just something about fresh, juicy citrus that makes you


01/30/12--04:00: Convention and Visitors Bureau: Paint the town pink in Austin (chan 2107631)

The Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau has joined forces with the Hormel Institute; the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce; Austin's Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry; Mayo Clinic Health Care System; several local businesses; and the Austin Bruins to


01/30/12--04:00: Hormel Historic Home: Monkey see, monkey do in Horace Austin State Park (chan 2107631)

Several readers suggested that I look into the history of the monkey house at Horace Austin State Park. This story from 1934 was published in "Mill on the Willow: A History of Mower County, Minnesota."