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Grand Jury · AustinJury trial for both men set for July 8-19 A grand jury has indicted the remaining two defendants — Jenup Stepen Chop and Cham Obang Oman — in the June 9, 2023 shooting death of Gumdel Nygare Gilo. The indictments were unsealed Wednesday in Mower County District Court and charged Chop, 19, with first and second degree murder, two counts of attempted murder and the use of a dangerous weapon in a drive-by shooting. Oman, 29, has been charged with…See the Story
Grand Jury indictment unsealed against 2 charged in June 2023 shooting death of Gumdel Gilo - Austin Daily Herald
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Baseball · AustinThe Southland baseball team blanked Houston (7-10 overall) 10-0 in six innings on the road Tuesday. Travis Kirtz struck out five in five innings for Southland (15-1 overall). Southland pitching: Travis Kirtz (W) 5 IP, 1 H, 2 BB, 0 R, 5 K; Sam Boe, 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 K Southland hitting: Gavin Nelsen, 1-for-3; Kirtz, 2-for-4, 2 RBIs; Maverick Hanna, 1-for-3, 2 R, BB; Beau Sathre, 0-for-2, 2 R, BB; L. Hill, 1-for-1, RBI; R. Jax, 1-for-3, 4 RBIs The…See the Story
Kirtz, Rebels blank Hurricanes - Austin Daily Herald
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Austin, Minnesota · AustinJuly 16, 1942 – May 9, 2024 AUSTIN, Minn. – Patricia “Patti” Flynn Heimsness, 81, Austin, Minn., died Thursday, May 9, in her home. A funeral will be 4 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Christ Episcopal Church in Austin. Father John Sullivan will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in Grandview Cemetery. Arrangements by Clasen-Jordan Mortuary. clasenjordan.com The post Funeral notice: Patricia “Patti” Flynn Heimsness, 81 appeared first on Austin…See the Story
Funeral notice: Patricia “Patti” Flynn Heimsness, 81 - Austin Daily Herald
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Austin, Minnesota · AustinFor nearly 20 years, Gina Richardson was on the line, boning hams for Hormel Foods Corps. For Richardson, the repetitious nature of the job could be tedious and she wanted more. “I always wanted to be a nurse, but love and life put me down a different path,” Richardson said. “I went to work at Hormel and boned hams for 17 years. That’s all I ever did, but I had the opportunity where I was able to quit and go back to school.” And that’s what she …See the Story
Skilled Nursing Care Week: Nurses thrive with in a family atmosphere - Austin Daily Herald
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Austin, Minnesota · AustinThe public is invited to the Mower County Health Local Advisory Council’s Mental Health Awareness Walk on Saturday, May 18. The walk, which will start at 10 a.m. — rain or shine, will begin at Austin Manor, located at 510 23rd Avenue NW, and go to The Bridge, located in downtown Austin at 108 East Oakland Avenue. The group wants people to know that the walk is open to anybody who is either coping with mental illness, has family with mental illne…See the Story
Public invited to walk for mental health - Austin Daily Herald
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Education · AustinHAYFIELD — Hayfield elementary student David Jorgenson couldn’t hide the smile on his face when he finished his race. With joy in his eyes, he simply looked up at Hayfield special education coordinator Samantha Thurman and said “this was my first medal ever!” Jorgenson and many other students wore their medals proudly on a day of smiles and support in Hayfield as the Zumbro Education District held its Activity Day for special education and at-ri…See the Story
To be celebrated: Zumbro Education District holds Activity Day for special education students - Austin Daily Herald
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Austin, Minnesota · AustinBy Cari Spencer Minnesotans can expect more air quality alerts than usual this summer, but probably won’t have to hide out the wildfire haze as much as last year, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The MCPA says a record of 21 air quality alerts were issued last year, spanning over 52 days with air quality concerns. Of those, 16 were related to wildfire smoke. “The impacts of those air quality alerts stemmed the entire state,” …See the Story
Prepare for another summer of air quality alerts, but less than 2023 - Austin Daily Herald
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Austin, Minnesota · AustinBy Jen Lawhead Community Education Director As the summer months approach, the community of Austin is preparing to provide our young residents with exciting opportunities for both fun and learning. Recognizing the importance of keeping young minds active during the break from school, Austin Community Education offers a wide range of programs aimed at preventing the so-called “summer slide” and promoting healthy habits. According to the Minnesota…See the Story
APS Column: Engaging Austin, Minnesota youth in Summer Learning Adventures - Austin Daily Herald
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