A 14-hour detour is set for I-90 in Austin on Nov. 8 as crews install guardrails and lighting near the Fourth Street NW bridge. Both directions will close from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. with signed detours in ...

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth enters the 2026 governor’s race, joining a crowded GOP field aiming to unseat Democrat Tim Walz, who is seeking a rare third term.

For 25 straight seasons, the Hebrink family has had a player on Austin High’s varsity basketball teams—a unique legacy now ...

Following court orders, the Trump administration will use emergency funds to provide partial SNAP benefits in November, impacting food assistance for thousands of Minnesotans amid a government ...

The Albert Lea/Austin Walk to End Alzheimer’s raised over $38,000, uniting 219 participants to support local families and fund dementia research. Donations are accepted through Dec. 31.

Austin junior Sydney Lewis placed 42nd at the Class AA state cross country meet in St. Paul, finishing the 5K course in 19:35.1. Keira Friedrich of St. Peter won the girls race with a time of 18:03.

Minnesota braces for possible SNAP benefit delays as legal battles and the federal shutdown threaten food assistance for 440,000 residents; emergency funds offer only temporary relief.

Hormel Foods' summer internship program is again ranked among the nation’s best by Vault, recognized for career development, ...

Austin voters will decide Tuesday on a $66.7 million school referendum to upgrade facilities and renovate the Bud Higgins Pool, with polls open at six locations from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Discover how small towns in southern Minnesota are thriving by fostering true community connections, investing in people, and building a sense of belonging that goes beyond infrastructure or ...

Austin voters face a $66.7 million school referendum Tuesday that could impact local taxes and school upgrades—make sure your ...

This article examines allegations of corruption and self-enrichment against Donald Trump, critiquing his actions as President and the lack of accountability from Congress in upholding constitutional ...