By Tim Ruzek “Spot is dead.” That’s how the Austin Daily Herald opened its long tribute (headlined “Dog Has Funeral”) on July ...

About six years ago, my niece’s husband was killed in a car accident on his way to work, leaving her a widow at 40 with three ...

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible community for showing up in force to support our students and ...

Our economy is experiencing a devastating self-inflicted crisis. The tariffs unleashed by Trump are roiling markets for our ...

Norman Bergman, age 87, of Grand Meadow, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys ...

By Jessica Cabeen Principal of Alternative Programming At Austin Public Schools (APS), we believe every student deserves a chance to learn in a way that works best for them. That’s why we offer two ...

Friends and neighbors, As I am writing this article, it is April 15  —  the last day to file your 2024 taxes unless you have requested an extension. It is a reminder of just how much Minnesotans send ...

The Hayfield baseball team lost to St. Croix Prep Academy 4-2 in South Saint Paul Friday. Joisiah Dornink went two-for-three for the Vikings (4-2 overall). Hayfield pitching: Eric Berema (L) 6 IP, 6 H ...

By Dan Kraker For the fifth year in a row, more than half of Minnesota’s electricity came from carbon-free sources, including ...

The Austin boys volleyball team overcame a venue change, a game three letdown and an upstart New Prague opponent as it ...

The Lyle-Pacelli baseball team blanked Goodhue (1-3 overall) by a score of 8-0 in five innings in Goodhue Thursday. Hunter VaDeer struck out 11 in the one-hit shutout for LP (4-1 overall). LP pitching ...

An Austin man has been charged with threats of violence and terroristic threats after allegedly threatening an employee of ...