AUSTIN MN
Former Minnesota resident finishes strong at Ironman 
Scott Bowe, 31, finished the Ironman in nine hours and one second and he took 32nd place overall out of more than 2,400 competitors. Everyone ahead of him was a professional athlete and Bowe also placed ahead of a large amount of elite professional athletes.
By Rocky Hulne , December 01, 2011
Hormel pays $16.5 million in profit sharing
Employees of Hormel Foods Corp. are enjoying a little extra cash after the food maker distributed $16.5 million in profit sharing, including to workers at the home Austin plant.
By Associated Press , November 28, 2011
U of M cancer research institute in Austin, Minn., plans $27 million expansion
The Hormel Institute is planning a $27 million expansion that will double its size and staff in Austin.
By Associated Press , October 26, 2011
Contractor recovering after contacting 69,000-volt ultilities breaker, knocking out 75 percent of Austin, Minn.'s power
The 54-year-old contractor who was electrically shocked in an incident that knocked out power in Austin on Sept. 12 is scheduled to be released from the hospital soon, according to a spokeswoman for his company.
By Amanda Lillie , September 30, 2011
Austin, Minn. police arrest teen after cousin was burned
Austin police have arrested a 14-year-old boy who allegedly smeared hand sanitizer on his 7-year-old cousin's back and lit him on fire.
By Associated Press , August 18, 2011
Guard send-off set in Austin for 159 soldiers
The soldiers from units of the 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment are preparing for a one-year deployment to support the drawdown of U.S. forces from Iraq. They'll arrive in Kuwait this fall.
By Associated Press , August 18, 2011
Austin, Minn. police: Boy says his cousin lit him on fire
A 7-year-boy is recovering from burns after he says his 14-year-old cousin allegedly smeared hand sanitizer on his back then lit it on fire.
By Associated Press , August 17, 2011
National train convention coming to Austin, Minn.
The Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau announces that the Milwaukee Road Historical Society will be holding its annual summer convention in Austin from Thursday to Sunday. The convention will bring about 250 visitors.
By Austin Daily Herald / MCT , July 06, 2011
Woman allegedly hits baby with car
An Austin, Minn., woman was arrested for a probation violation Saturday night after allegedly hitting a 17-month-old boy with her car and leaving the scene.
By Amanda Lillie , July 05, 2011
Austin, Minn., man who allegedly pistol-whipped woman, charged with burglary
An Austin, Minn., man who led police on a foot chase after allegedly pistol-whipping and choking a woman has been charged in Mower County District Court.
By Amanda Lillie , June 26, 2011
Minn. teen faces felony for spitting at cop
A 19-year-old Austin, Minn., man faces a felony charge after allegedly shoving, threatening and spitting at a Mower County deputy, for which he was Tasered twice and squirted with pepper spray.
By Adam Harringa , June 11, 2011
Austin, Minn., native to appear on "Jeopardy!"
Austin High School alum Matt Larson grew up watching "Jeopardy!" He'd answer questions and wish he could play on the show. Last February, Larson got his wish. The 2002 AHS graduate's performance on "Jeopardy!" will be broadcast Monday.
By Trey Mewes , May 28, 2011
Body of former Austin, Minn., resident found in Colorado
Mitch Christiansen's body was found early Friday morning after a six-day search. He was 64 years old. His wife, 62-year-old Sue Christiansen, was found dead near the boat on Sunday.
By Amanda Lillie , May 28, 2011
Former Austin, Minn., woman dies; husband missing in Colorado after boat capsized
Deb Frazier, Colorado State Parks communication manager, said a boat was found Sunday morning with 62-year-old Sue Christianson's body nearby. Her husband, Mitch Christianson, 64, is still missing.
By Amanda Lillie , May 25, 2011
Woman killed in car-bus collision in southern Minnesota
One woman died and 10 people were injured in a head-on car-bus crash early Sunday in southern Minnesota.
By Rachel Wedlund , May 23, 2011
View your ad here! Cost effective targeted advertising.
Contextual advertising starting as low as $79/month. This includes targeted ad delivery and search results!
Add your business to the Marketplace »
RSS Feeds