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Benson announces U.S. House bid

ROCHESTER — State Rep. Mike Benson, R-Rochester, announced Monday that he is running for Congress in Minnesota’s First Congressional District.

Golf Open is June 25

WORTHINGTON — The Nobles County Corn & Soybean Growers, along with the Rock-Nobles Cattlemen’s Association, will host its annual Golf Open June 25, beginning with a 2 p.m. shotgun start, at the Adrian Country Club.

Primghar prettied up for 125th birthday

Primghar prettied up for 125th birthday

PRIMGHAR, Iowa — The smallest county seat in Iowa prepared for its quasquicentennial in a big way, tackling a $1.18 million infrastructure improvement project on the famous O’Brien County Courthouse Square.

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Lakefield's Summerfest features fun for all ages

LAKEFIELD — The 2013 edition of this week’s Lakefield Summerfest will be “high-lighted” by a completely novel bit of fun.

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Value added to local businesses

Value added to local businesses

Local producers, businesses receive grants from state ag department
LAKEFIELD — Minnesota Department of Agriculture Assistant Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Poster and Marketing Division Director Mary Hanks visited farms and businesses in southwest Minnesota Monday.

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Ritter's story defies the odds

Ritter's story defies the odds

Esophageal cancer survivor to speak at Relay for Life
WORTHINGTON — After 47 years as a math teacher, Al Ritter knows all about odds. He also knows that the odds should have been against him when, in 2009, he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

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City band to play Wednesday

City band to play Wednesday

WORTHINGTON —The “Amazing” Worthington City Band will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Chautauqua Park.

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WHS band second at Lake Crystal

WORTHINGTON — The Worthington High School (WHS) Trojan marching band placed second in Class AA competition at the “Battle of the Bands” parade in Lake Crystal Friday night

Better late than never for spring blooms

Better late than never for spring blooms

Area greenhouses and berry farms busy after slow early spring
WORTHINGTON — Although a cool, slow-starting spring and a Worthington ban on non-essential watering delayed many homeowners’ plant purchases and gardening efforts, color has nonetheless begun appearing in area yards — and things are shaping up for a berry good late June.

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Wood Duck Festival attracts plenty

Wood Duck Festival attracts plenty

Folks flock to Fulda for annual weekend event
FULDA – Lions and princesses and tractors — oh, my!

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Computer Lodge offers sales, support

Computer Lodge offers sales, support

WORTHINGTON — After working on various projects together over the years, John Cowan and Troy Rasmussen decided it was time to go into business together.

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State patrol ends June enforcement

WORTHINGTON — More than 650 vehicles were stopped on Interstate 90 on Thursday during a joint traffic enforcement activity involving the Minnesota State Patrol and the South Dakota Highway Patrol.

Commander of Nazi-led unit lives in Minnesota

BERLIN — A top commander of a Nazi SS-led unit accused of burning villages filled with women and children lied to American immigration officials to get into the United States and has been living in Minnesota since shortly after World War II, according to evidence uncovered by The Associated Press.

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MnSP officials advocate for biodiesel in Washington

MnSP officials advocate for biodiesel in Washington

BREWSTER — A trio of representatives from Minnesota Soybean Processors in Brewster were in the nation’s capitol earlier this week to meet with legislators and lobby for continued support of biodiesel.

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Playing in the 'inter-city'

Playing in the 'inter-city'

Worthington playground often well-used by those in the know
WORTHINGTON — When Ren, the main character in the musical “Footloose,” announces that he is moving to Beaumont, Texas, his friends exclaim, “Beaumont? Where the heck is Beaumont?”

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