Category Archives: Local News
USDA Releases Crop Production Report for MN & Iowa as of August 1st
According to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistic Service - Crop Production Report, Minnesota corn production is forecast to at 1.42 billion bushels, down 6% from the previous year. ...
Austin Aug 14, 2024
Tornadoes Spotted in the Area Monday Night as Storms Roll Through
Severe thunderstorms brought tornadoes, hail, wind and torrential rainfall to southern Minnesota Monday evening. Tornado Warnings and Severe Thunderstorms were issued as the storms rolled throug...
Austin Aug 06, 2024
Crop Conditions in MN & Iowa Mostly the Same as Last Week
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service released the crop progress report for Minnesota and Iowa for the week ending August 4th. Field Activities included small grain harvest, cuttin...
Austin Aug 06, 2024
Wells Man Facing 16 Counts Of 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct of A Minor
A Wells man is accused of repeated sexual assaults of a minor who he had mentored and coached, according to recently filed charges. Fifty four year old Michael Allen Swanson, who is also listed as hav...
Austin Aug 02, 2024