Crime, Courts & Emergencies
1 taken to hospital after Friday domestic shooting
One individual was injured during a Friday night shooting at a southeast Austin residence. According to Austin Police Chief David McKichan, police responded to a ...
Mike Stoll, Author at Austin Daily Herald
Mower County
‘It’s been quite a ride’
Rep. Patricia Mueller reflects on her first session in the State Legislature Being elected to the Minnesota State Legislature involves a degree of on the ...
by Mike Stoll, Friday, July 23, 2021 6:15 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Woman charged as accessory to shooting in southeast Austin
An Austin woman arrested after allegedly fleeing police in a vehicle used to pick up a shooting suspect made her first appearance in Mower County ...
by Mike Stoll, Friday, July 23, 2021 6:12 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Austin man charged with narcotic sales
An Austin man who allegedly sold heroin and methamphetamine to a police informant made his first appearance on Friday in Mower County District Court. Terry ...
by Mike Stoll, Friday, July 23, 2021 6:10 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Stolen vehicle recovered after police chase
The Austin Police Department is looking for information that could lead to the arrest of three suspects who allegedly stole a vehicle from an Austin ...
by Mike Stoll, Friday, July 23, 2021 10:23 am
Mower County
Mower County deputy recognized for “hat trick” DWI arrests
Mower County Deputy Sheriff Jamie Meyer was presented on Thursday with a Minnesota Department of Public Safety – Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS) “hat trick” ...
by Mike Stoll, Thursday, July 22, 2021 5:00 pm
Local Government
Council awards street bid, approves ArtWorks Festival application
The Austin City Council voted unanimously in favor of awarding a street extension project bid to Ulland Brothers, Inc. during its regular meeting Monday evening. ...
by Mike Stoll, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:47 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
1 charged with possessing meth, receiving stolen motorcycle
Juan Manuel Ordaz Sanchez, 21, of Austin has been charged with felony third-degree drugs – possess 10 grams or more of a narcotic drug other ...
by Mike Stoll, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:28 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Man who threatened woman with hammer charged Friday
An Austin man who allegedly threatened a woman with a hammer and smashed the windows of her vehicle made his first appearance on Friday in ...
by Mike Stoll, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 5:27 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
One arrested after shots fired in Southeast Austin
An Austin woman was arrested after police responded to a report of shots fired early Tuesday morning. According to Austin Police Chief David McKichan, Austin ...
by Mike Stoll, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 11:08 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
2 injured in Monday accidents
Two individuals had to be treated for non-life threatening injuries after two accidents on Monday. The first accident occurred at about 1:20 p.m. on Monday ...
by Mike Stoll, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 9:19 am
Mower County
A passion for history: Meet new HHH Executive Director Cindy Meany
On May 17, Cindy Meany officially took over the reins of the Hormel Historic Home from outgoing director Holly Johnson. As the new director, the ...
by Mike Stoll, Friday, July 16, 2021 5:52 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Murder suspect makes first court appearance
Charged in June 5 shooting death of Austin man A Sioux Falls man accused in the June 5 shooting death of 45-year-old Austin resident David ...
by Mike Stoll, Friday, July 16, 2021 5:47 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Austin Utilities truck stolen Thursday
Law enforcement are seeking information that could lead to the recovery of an Austin Utilities vehicle stolen Thursday afternoon. According to Mower County Chief Deputy ...
by Mike Stoll, Friday, July 16, 2021 5:36 pm
Local Government
27th Ave. NW extension, Sterling Park sale on council agenda
The Austin City Council will vote on bids for the 27th Avenue Northwest extension project during its next regular meeting. The street will be adjacent ...