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Ice Storm Photos
I apologize for not posting these photos sooner...I couldn't look at them without feeling ill. Seriously. I had to avoid the...
Posted on 4/23/13 at 2:05 PM
The calm after the ice storm
There were all sorts of blogs I wanted to write things I wanted to say, people I wanted to recognize and little did you see this tidbits I wanted to share in the days immediately following the ice st...
Posted on 4/16/13 at 5:07 PM
Food Safety in a Power Outage
Well, Worthington, this has been quite the spring/winter storm! With the abundant power outages, food safety can be of real concern. Fortunately, with the rolling blackouts we are having, the power sh...
Posted on 4/11/13 at 11:06 AM
Tuesday meeting to start writing disaster-relief bill
Minnesota legislators and Gov. Mark Dayton staffers plan to meet Tuesday as they begin writing a bill to provide disaster relief. The 11:30 a.m. meeting in the state Capitol will be the first of what...
Posted on 8/2/12 at 1:18 PM
Machine shed destroyed in storm
Paul Kepka was working over by Brewster when the storm hit. He and his co-workers heard the news: A tornado had touched down six miles west of Worthington. "That'll probably be my place," Kepka sa...
Posted on 5/5/12 at 1:21 AM
Local issues find way into Senate
Sen. Weber talks ice storm cleanup, biotech center, gay marriageWORTHINGTON — Sen. Bill Weber will help push for state aid to cities affected by the April ice storm.
By Aaron Hagen , May 08, 2013
FEMA disaster reimbursement meeting is Tuesday
WORTHINGTON — An applicant briefing for cities, townships, watershed districts, hospitals, power companies and qualifying nonprofit organizations will take place Tuesday to begin the process for requesting reimbursement funds from FEMA.By Alyson Buschena , May 07, 2013
Nobles County waives tree removal costs for small cities
WORTHINGTON — Nobles County’s small cities aided in the wake of the April ice storm will not be charged by Nobles County for the tree debris removal services it provided.By Julie Buntjer , May 07, 2013
Power system still needs work
WORTHINGTON — It’s been nearly a month since ice-coated power lines caused thousands of wooden poles to snap and transmission structures to tumble, yet a drive through the countryside shows the massive amount of restoration work yet to be done.
By Julie Buntjer , May 05, 2013
County parks remain closed
WORTHINGTON — Nobles County Parks Superintendent Jerry Braun has announced that county parks, specifically Fury’s Island and Maka-Oicu, will remain closed until further notice.May 01, 2013
City council awards another storm cleanup bid
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington City Council awarded a debris monitor bid to True North Emergency Management during an emergency meeting Tuesday night.By Aaron Hagen , April 30, 2013
Grassley asks for disaster declaration
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley has asked the president to grant the request made by Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad for a declaration of a major disaster in response to damaging winds, heavy rains, thunderstorms, freezing rain, and ice and snow this month.April 29, 2013
U of M Tree workshop is Wednesday
WORTHINGTON — University of Minnesota Extension will host a tree assessment workshop from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, at the University of Minnesota Extension Regional Center, 1527 Prairie Dr., Worthington.April 29, 2013
FEMA's ice storm damage estimate: $26.2 million
Damage tally for region includes $16 million in Nobles CountyWORTHINGTON — According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), more than $26 million worth of damage was done across southwest Minnesota during the April winter storm.
By Aaron Hagen , April 28, 2013
City awards cleanup bid
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington City Council awarded bids for disaster response and recovery services as well as site management during a special meeting Wednesday morning.By Aaron Hagen , April 24, 2013
How to deal with storm damaged trees
Program to be presented May 1 in Worthington, LuverneBy Gary Wyatt, U of M extension forestry educator , April 23, 2013
Cleanup assistance offered by churches
WORTHINGTON — The Global Compassion Network, in conjunction with local churches and Love In the Name of Christ, is offering assistance with tree and debris removal for anyone in need.April 23, 2013
FEMA officials pay visit
By Aaron Hagen , April 23, 2013
Bank to give away trees
WORTHINGTON — Nobles County residents looking to replace trees lost during the April 9 ice storm can capitalize on the generosity of a local bank.By Julie Buntjer , April 23, 2013
Tree tips
WORTHINGTON — In a worst-case scenario, city of Worthington Forester Scott Rosenberg estimates 50 percent of the city’s trees will be lost as a result of the April 9 ice storm in the community. Replacing those trees will be a long, slow process — one hampered even more by the ongoing drought.
By Julie Buntjer , April 22, 2013
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