After nearly transferring as a freshman, Austin grad Tommy Fritz stayed at Dordt and now leads the Defenders with 264 rushing ...

Austin’s changing faces are reflected in its sports teams, but the message remains the same: every student and athlete is an Austin kid and part of the Packer ...

Albert Lea police referred 45 people for possible charges after high school vandalism caused an estimated $24,065 in damage.

Saturday, led by Brienna Brewer’s 12 kills and 14 digs. The Riverland Community College beat North Iowa Community College by scores of 25-17, 25-22, 25-18 in Riverland Saturday. Don't miss the ...

Amelia Pauly had eight kills as Blooming Prairie earned a four-set road win over United South Central on Wednesday.

Austin City Council candidates debated budget priorities, public safety, warming shelters and Flock cameras, while commissioner candidate Joe Landherr ...

The Austin girls tennis team had its team season come to an end when it lost at No. 8 Albert Lea by a score of 7-0 in a Section 1AA Tournament opener AL Tuesday. The No. 9 seeded Packers (0-14 overall ...

Josh Kunze found his way to fire service through a desire to serve. As AFD’s new chief he’s looking to give back even more ...

Hiro Inthamthirath won the 4th Grade Junior Fire Poster Contest, while Paisley Wagner and Chloe Register earned honorable mentions.

Older adults can build strength with resistance training, using simple at-home exercises or gym equipment in as little as 15 ...

A columnist mixes rural humor, wind turbine reflections and a note on why screech owls grow especially vocal in autumn.

Austin Fire Department invites the public to its Fire Prevention Week open house Wednesday, with tours, demonstrations and ...