The Austin City Council gave the final go-ahead on its proposed 7.5% levy increase for 2026 during its meeting Monday night.

Hormel spins off Justin’s into a standalone company with Forward Consumer Partners taking a 51% stake and founder Justin Gold ...

Former Stewartville student ID'd as gunman in high school wrestling team shooting; teen victim remains critical as community ...

Bruins star goalie Jack Solomon commits to Air Force Academy after record-setting run in Austin, landing Division I scholarship and dream opportunity.

From three-year-old beginner to 160-pound senior leader, Austin’s William Mullenbach chases a final standout season fueled by pure love for wrestling.

Seat-belt gadgets marketed to protect pregnant women may actually increase crash risk. Learn why experts say to skip ...

Austin boys hoops drops first game as late drought, rebounding woes fuel Mankato West’s 79-61 comeback; coach Gibson calls ...

Juvenile critically injured, man dead in apparent self-inflicted shooting outside Stewartville High, officials say.

SMART Transit to revamp 2026 service with restored Austin Red Route, new Albert Lea–Waseca medical shuttle, longer hours and ...

Justin Jefferson’s season has been frustrating, but the Vikings star still eyes 1,000 yards, a chance to tie Randy Moss’ ...

Rural Lansing home destroyed in early morning fire; dog killed, no human injuries reported as crews battle blaze that caused ...

Before Spam, Austin’s original “Meat Man” ruled Main Street. Meet the Briebachs, bold butchers whose humor, rivalry with ...