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To everyone, a unique post: Julie Hoy shares her story, music with Pacelli students
April 19, 2011 Author and musician Julie Hoy shared her talents, faith and background with local students at the Catholic school in town. |
How does your garden grow: Kids 'Get Out and Grow' at Hy-Vee veggie class
June 9, 2011 This new Get Out and Grow class for kids gives them the chance to enjoy food with a seed-to-table experience to grow their education and love for veggies. |
Traveler's finally get a break: Rest areas reopen to give travelers a break
July 23, 2011 A government shutdown left travelers out of luck when they needed a break at a rest stop off I-90. Luckily, things opened up again after a few weeks. |
Ski race will bear twins' names
Aug. 4, 2011 Twin brothers Kevin and Kyle Dammen started a cross-country ski race and turned it into a success. But Kevin died in a kayaking accident at 20 years old, so the Austin Parks, Recreation and Forestry board voted to name the ski race after the brothers. |
Home field advantage: Home Plate serves up meals in baseball atmosphere
Dec. 10, 2011 A new restaurant in town opens with a baseball theme and a casual dining experience for customers. |
It's not a dream: As Hocking's first print release nears, Austin woman finds fame 'surreal'
Dec. 31, 2011 A 27-year-old author made millions self-publishing her novels. She reflects on her rise to fame as her first print book is set to be released. |
Lines of designs: Local artist pays attention to detail in city montages
Jan. 7, 2012 A retired art teacher continues to share his gifts with the community by drawing montages of cities, sometimes with 200 items included to represent and reflect a community. |
Build a beloved community: Naomi Tutu spreads MLK message that goes beyond the holiday
Jan. 17, 2012 Naomi Tutu believes that celebrating the spirit and message of Martin Luther King Jr. Day shouldn't be limited to a single day out of the 365 in a year. |
Inattention, busy lives contribute to kitchen fires
Feb. 6, 2012 Multitasking, which includes the use of smartphones, can make things easier. But it can also lead to distractions when you're trying to cook a meal on the stove. |
New KSMQ president, CEO jumps to business side of TV
March 24, 2012 A former news reporter in the Twin Cities and Duluth tries his hand in a leadership position at the local PBS television station on Austin. |
My mother, my hero: Soldiers welcomed home in Austin
May 2, 2012 Soliders returned home from deployment to a welcome-home ceremony where family and friends anticipated for the hugs and kisses of the most-awaited reunion. |
Minnesota Wild Road Tour stops in Austin
June 27, 2012 Hockey players Charlie Coyle, Antti Laaksonen, Matt Kassian and Mike Greenlay stopped by Austin to greet fans as part of the Minnesota Wild Road Tour. |
Kids tag monarch butterflies
Aug. 29, 2012 Ever chased a butterfly? The local nature center offers summer classes for kids, giving them tips on catching butterflies in their nets and then tagging them. |
He's Curious, by George: Curious George visits the Hormel Historic Home for stories
Sept. 20, 2012 A lifesize monkey, the famous Curious George, was in town to greet his young fans, share stories and take pictures. |
Couple gets engaged at Austin Bruins game
Nov. 10, 2012 She thought they were randomly selected to play an intermission game at center ice during a hockey game. Instead, the couple's song came on and her boyfriend had a question for her. |
Morning Grind prepares to close doors, say goodbye to loyal customers
Dec. 20, 2012 Unfortunately, Caribou Coffee coming to town was just too much competition for these local coffee shop owners. But for nine years, Daneen Theobald got to experience what it was like to work her dream job. |