High wind warning for SE Minnesota and NE/N-central Iowa from midnight Thursday to 10 a.m. Friday, with 60 mph gusts, possible rain and snow, and dangerous, whiteout-prone travel.

An 18-year-old from LeRoy, who was previously sentenced to probation in a case involving burglary, theft and fleeing law enforcement, has now received prison time for charges stemming from a second ...

Mower County commissioners approved conditional use permits for a 125-acre cannabis grow and manufacturing site near LeRoy, with odor controls, security measures and plans to hire 50 workers.

A new federal $1,700 tax credit for donations to K-12 scholarship groups has Minnesota Republicans threatening to stall education talks as Democrats warn of risks to public schools.

Anonymous exhibit at Austin Public Library shows a playful side of former Mayor Tom Stiehm, featuring lighthearted portraits on display through March 20.

At Riverland Community College, a 25-member Dungeons & Dragons club is rebuilding post-COVID community through inclusive, ...

After more than a decade without a college player, Blooming Prairie seniors Jared Lee and Carsten Ingvalson commit to Dakota County Technical and Western Technical baseball.

Persian rugs swapped without question, clerks in black dresses, a bogus college ‘board’ job, and the day she sold a rare vicuna coat.

School Board OKs long-term maintenance, safety work and capital bonds, funding building upgrades with $89 a year in taxes on a $200,000 home, while capital bonds add no levy in 2027.

As his cat Buster slows with age, a longtime owner reflects on how pets fill our lives with comfort, chaos and unconditional warmth—and why we must savor the time we have with them.

Austin school board OKs bond plan, 10-year maintenance update to fund air system upgrades, parking repairs; public hearing in April as tax impact begins in 2027.

Riverland Community College launches Alumni Impact Award honoring graduates’ contributions; alumni, employers and community ...