By Elliot Mann, Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn. Jul. 23--While discussing new elementary school boundaries, area parents voiced concern about what will happen to their students already enrolled in the district.

By Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn. Mar. 11--The Mower County Board approved a $56,000 financial settlement on Tuesday with Lowell Franzen, the county feedlot officer embroiled in lawsuits over his role in the permitting and eventual sale of a hog operation he owned.

By Karen Colbenson, Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn. Feb. 22--The leader of Minnesota's teacher's union noted Austin's investments in teachers as a key to a strong school district. Tom Dooher, president of Education Minnesota, toured Austin Public Schools Thursday.

By Tim Ruzek, Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn. Feb. 21--Permits for a controversial hog feedlot in Mower County were obtained legally, a Mower District judge has ruled. Mower District Judge Donald E. Rysavy filed an order Feb.

By Karen Colbenson, Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn. Feb. 9--Several exercise, diet and nutrition seminars have been scheduled for those participating in the United Way of Mower County Get Fit Challenge and those who want to make healthy lifestyle changes.