Local Government
NuTek Biosciences, First Street SE two-way traffic on council agenda
The Austin City Council will hold a public hearing on an application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for a grant under ...
Mike Stoll, Author at Austin Daily Herald
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Making the punishment fit the crime
Bill being introduced to increase penalty for those who attempt to kill police Roughly one year after Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson was shot ...
by Mike Stoll, Friday, January 15, 2021 8:24 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Predatory offender gets prison for violating probation
Ryan Khaoone, 22, of Austin was sentenced to 36 months in the Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud for violating probation on a conviction for ...
by Mike Stoll, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 6:50 am
Columnists
Michael Stoll: How to write a proper political post on social media
I’m sure I don’t need to elaborate on how chaotic and divisive 2020 was, and the beginning of 2021 seems to be continuing that trend. ...
by Mike Stoll, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 6:30 am
Mower County
UPDATE: 911 services reestablished
Mower County emergency responders asked residents to call the Mower County Law Enforcement Center’s non-emergency number for emergencies yesterday afternoon due to an issue with ...
by Mike Stoll, Monday, January 11, 2021 3:00 pm
Local Government
City Council approves street improvement feasibility reports
Public hearings set for Feb. 16 The Austin City Council voted unanimously to approve several feasibility reports on proposed street improvements for 2021 during ...
by Mike Stoll, Saturday, January 9, 2021 6:50 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Man pleads not guilty to threatening people with knife
An Austin man arrested on Dec. 27 for allegedly threatening people with a knife while under the influence of drugs made his initial appearance on ...
by Mike Stoll, Saturday, January 9, 2021 6:50 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Man pleads not guilty to attempted rape
Javier Feria Solano, 28, of Austin has been charged with felony third-degree attempted criminal sexual conduct – force or coercion – and felony fourth-degree criminal ...
by Mike Stoll, Thursday, January 7, 2021 8:16 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Shooting suspect charged with attempted murder
An Austin man police believe fired several shots on Dec. 13 while at a Northwest Austin residence has received an additional criminal charge in the ...
by Mike Stoll, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 6:50 am
Mower County
King sworn in as mayor
Oballa, Postma and Fischer sworn in on council Steve King was sworn in as the new Mayor of Austin at the beginning of the regular ...
by Mike Stoll, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 8:19 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Courts and COVID
Mower County District Court feeling the strain of pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has left nothing unaffected, and the Mower County District Court is no ...
by Mike Stoll, Sunday, December 27, 2020 7:01 am
Columnists
50 states, 50 heroes: Buffalo Soldier
Author’s note: This is the last of my yearlong “50 states, 50 heroes” column. Thanks for reading. Born Dec. 17, 1919, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Vernon ...
by Mike Stoll, Saturday, December 26, 2020 6:30 am
Local Government
Council issues proclamation honoring Mayor Tom Stiehm
The Austin City Council issued a proclamation honoring Mayor Tom Stiehm during its regular meeting Monday evening. Monday’s meeting was the last for Stiehm as ...
by Mike Stoll, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 6:50 am
Local Government
Council approves 2021 tax levy and budget
Levy increase up four percent from 2020 The Austin City Council unanimously voted in favor of approving the tax levy and budget for 2021 during ...
by Mike Stoll, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 6:50 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Fourth suspect charged in area armed robberies
A fourth individual suspected of being involved in recent area armed robberies made his first appearance on Friday in Mower County District Court. Ladevin Martaz ...