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, 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.
RELATED CONTENTLakefield'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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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.
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.
City band to play Wednesday
WORTHINGTON —The “Amazing” Worthington City Band will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Chautauqua Park.
RELATED CONTENTWHS 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
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.
Wood Duck Festival attracts plenty
Folks flock to Fulda for annual weekend event
FULDA – Lions and princesses and tractors — oh, my!
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.
RELATED CONTENTState 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.
RELATED CONTENTMnSP 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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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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