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It wasn't perfect, but it's a solid start. Austin freshman Haley Splinter got a taste of her first state cross country meet and she came out with a respectable finish at St.

Hundreds of people came out to support one very special woman in Austin tonight.

An Austin woman who allegedly slashed her boyfriend with a knife pleaded not guilty to all charges Thursday in Mower County court.

"I thought it'd be kind of cool just to say who could be on the school board and actually have a say in it,' says senior Brady Klingfus.

The Austin School District's new referendum was voted down last night, and that's got officials eyeing the budget.

A procession of Austin police officers took the stand Tuesday in Rochester in Day 2 of the trial for on-leave Cpt.

Election judges say they've seen a good turnout for today's off-year election in Austin.

Jury selection is complete for the trial of Austin Police Captain Curt Rude, and opening arguments will commence today.

Austin's fire chief says an allegation that he has created a negative work environment for firefighters is an attempt to unjustly remove him from his position.

Jury selection was to begin this morning in the case of an Austin police captain charged nearly two years ago with illegally removing a prescription painkiller from the department's evidence room.

Washing hands, using hand sanitizer, and getting the H1 N1 vaccine are just a few methods doctors say help prevent the spread of the flu, but what about some of the more unconventional methods so many people are now talking about? With the increase in flu cases, some are looking to the grocery aisles to prevent the flu.

Two Austin women pleaded not guilty Thursday to felony charges for allegedly breaking into an apartment and attacking a couple earlier this month.

A Wisconsin company that already owns dozens of McDonald's restaurants in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa is buying three more in Minnesota.

You've heard the old saying "stand up and be counted." Next year, that's what Americans will do.

Feeling a bit down around this time of year isn't uncommon - in fact, many Americans experience mood drops as winter moves in.

If you haven't pulled your winter coat out of the back of the closet yet, you will soon.

Share + Oct 22, 2009 5:33 pm US/Eastern AUSTIN, Minn. An animal that was purchased online under the assumption that it was a wolf will find a new home after all, CBS station WCCO-TV reports.

Share + Oct 20, 2009 10:55 pm US/Central Reporting Frank Vascellaro AUSTIN, Minn.

Most days, the Austin animal shelter is filled to capacity with dogs of all shapes and sizes, but once in a while you'll find a surprise guest here.

An illegal immigration rally held in downtown Austin over the weekend ended with at least 3 arrests.