Austin NewsLocal news for Austin, MN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Freedom Fest begins with Family Day, music in park- July 3, 2008 The weather forecast for the weekend looks good. Time to get Old Glory out of the closet and fly the American flag.http://www.topix.net/city/austin-mn/2008/07/freedom-fest-begins-with-family-day-music-in-p... Park and rec names interim- July 3, 2008 The meeting started somber for the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board, which, like the department, is still grieving the sudden loss of its director Dennis Maschka, who died of complications from surgery June ...http://www.topix.net/city/austin-mn/2008/07/park-and-rec-names-interim?fromrss=1 Two released from hospital after fatal car accident at washout near Austin- July 3, 2008 The driver of the pickup that crashed early Sunday into a washed-out area of a road west of Austin -- leading to the death of a passenger -- has been released from the hospital.http://www.topix.net/city/austin-mn/2008/07/two-released-from-hospital-after-fatal-car-acc... Wal-Mart on the Way- July 3, 2008 Austin's new Wal-Mart Supercenter opens two weeks from now. But the store is already making its presence felt in town.http://www.topix.net/city/austin-mn/2008/07/wal-mart-on-the-way?fromrss=1 Miss Austin Crowned- July 2, 2008 Young women ranging in age from 16 to 20 were judged in several different categories.http://www.topix.net/city/austin-mn/2008/07/miss-austin-crowned?fromrss=1 Flooded MN Campgrounds Re-Open- July 2, 2008 Winona,MN,USA DunRomin' Park Campground owner Dawn Johnson saw beauty in the aftermath of a flood.http://www.topix.net/city/austin-mn/2008/07/flooded-mn-campgrounds-re-open?fromrss=1 Austin to cut short tornado sirens- July 2, 2008 MNTornado Warnings-Austin,0142 Austin to cut short tornado sirens Eds: APNewsNow.http://www.topix.net/city/austin-mn/2008/07/austin-to-cut-short-tornado-sirens?fromrss=1 One dead in Sunday incident- July 2, 2008 Flowers, photos and candles in memory of Kelly Abrego sit by the washed out area on County Road 34.http://www.topix.net/city/austin-mn/2008/07/one-dead-in-sunday-incident?fromrss=1 What makes us 'so American'- July 1, 2008 Accolades sometimes become so habitual and common, they really lose their meaning.http://www.topix.net/city/austin-mn/2008/07/what-makes-us-so-american?fromrss=1 Kiwanis give hands, hearts to painting project- July 1, 2008 They are a familiar sight in their northwest Austin neighborhood. Marcella Schabacker and her adult son, Terry, plus their dog, coming and going from the attractive home at 1100 Second Ave.http://www.topix.net/city/austin-mn/2008/07/kiwanis-give-hands-hearts-to-painting-project?... |