I have always considered myself an optimist, but unfortunately I was beginning to become a bit of a pessimist when it comes to youth and high school sports in recent years. Thankfully, I caught up ...

Mike Taylor of Lyle aced the third hole at the renowned Northwood Country Club in Iowa on June 27. He used a seven fairway wood on the 157-yard par 3. It was Taylor’s fourth career hole in one. The ...

This is the third and final segment of a three-part series on former high school athletes raising high school athletes in ...

Kingston Park was filled with vibrant music, traditional attire, and the rich spirit of community this past Saturday, as ...

Let’s face it – life can feel like a never-ending to-do list. Between work deadlines, family responsibilities and everything ...

The United States Republican House of Representatives has passed the “One Big Beautiful Act” which gives to the rich and ...

By Erica Zurek Last week, Congress passed President Trump’s extensive tax and spending bill with a vote of 218-214, where two ...

The Austin City Council has settled on its contractor for the Oakland Avenue and First Avenue SW one-way reconstruction ...

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been detected in Anoka and Carver counties, but officials say people shouldn’t be ...

Austin High School has announced the hiring of Justice Guy as the new head cheerleading coach for the Packers. Guy is a ...

I heard some talk about a new law of July 1 that allows motorcycles to drive through traffic. Can you explain this as a lot ...

Minnesotans are encouraged to report observations of ring-necked pheasants and wild turkeys in a citizen science effort by ...