Minnesota’s latest water quality report shows statewide improvements in rivers and lakes over the past decade, but local ...

Hy-Vee will offer a free breakfast and 15% grocery discount to veterans and active-duty military on Nov. 11 from 6-10 a.m. at all locations, with special displays at select stores.

HELPcare Clinic will open a new Albert Lea location in early 2026, expanding its direct primary care model to meet growing ...

The Austin Education Association urges the district to honor its commitments and support fair contracts for school ...

A reader urges Americans to distinguish socialism from communism, warns against misinformation, and highlights the value of ...

Young people in the Midwest fill more antidepressant prescriptions than those in other U.S. regions, a trend that’s grown ...

The Herald names its All Area Football Team, spotlighting standout players from Southland, LeRoy-Ostrander/Lyle-Pacelli, ...

Austin elementary students, families, and staff joined forces for the annual Walk-a-Thon, raising funds for school programs ...

Austin’s historic mills faced repeated devastation from fires and floods, yet resilient owners rebuilt and modernized, ...

Arlene Hajek becomes the first winner of the Austin Daily Herald’s Holiday Bing-Oh! contest. Daily Herald. Arlene Hajek ...

Nancy Quednow wins the Austin Daily Herald’s October Sweepstakes, receiving $25 gift cards to Pizza Ranch and Piggy Blues.

Former Mower County Sheriff Wayne Goodnature releases his memoir, "Seven Murders Nine Souls," sharing true-crime stories and personal reflections from his career in law enforcement.