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Capital Chatter: Congress quiet after fiscal cliff vote
ST. PAUL — Maybe folks should not be surprised that the media often found a communications cliff separating them and many Washington politicians after the fiscal cliff vote.
Saturday, January, 05, 2013 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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ST. PAUL — Maybe folks should not be surprised that the media often found a communications cliff separating them and many Washington politicians after the fiscal cliff vote.
Saturday, January, 05, 2013 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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Services: Lorenza Kruse
Lorenza Janette Kruse, 80, of Jasper, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Tuff Memorial Home, Hills.
Monday, December, 31, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Obituaries (free view)
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Lorenza Janette Kruse, 80, of Jasper, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Tuff Memorial Home, Hills.
Monday, December, 31, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Obituaries (free view)
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U.S. Rep. Peterson opposes new assault weapons ban
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, the dean of Minnesota’s congressional delegation, said Thursday that reviving a ban on military-style assault weapons and high capacity ammunition clips won’t solve the problem of gun violence.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, the dean of Minnesota’s congressional delegation, said Thursday that reviving a ban on military-style assault weapons and high capacity ammunition clips won’t solve the problem of gun violence.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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Column: Farm bill would help avert fiscal cliff
WASHINGTON — If members of Congress learned anything from the recent election, it should be this: the American people want their leaders to stop the bickering, overcome the gridlock, and work together to solve problems.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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WASHINGTON — If members of Congress learned anything from the recent election, it should be this: the American people want their leaders to stop the bickering, overcome the gridlock, and work together to solve problems.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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Farm Bill a priority as ‘fiscal cliff’ looms
WASHINGTON — Every five years, Congress reassess the Farm Bill — a bill that conserves farmland and supports farmers and ranchers. After reviewing the bill, Congress usually passes legislation that sets national agriculture, nutrition, conservation and forest policy.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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WASHINGTON — Every five years, Congress reassess the Farm Bill — a bill that conserves farmland and supports farmers and ranchers. After reviewing the bill, Congress usually passes legislation that sets national agriculture, nutrition, conservation and forest policy.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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Celebrating state’s tallest towers
WORTHINGTON — With wind speeds topping 46 miles per hour — 53 mph at the top of the tower — Lars Falck, a representative of juwi Germany, clipped a bright red ribbon to signify the commissioning of Nobles County’s newest wind farm and Minnesota’s tallest towers.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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WORTHINGTON — With wind speeds topping 46 miles per hour — 53 mph at the top of the tower — Lars Falck, a representative of juwi Germany, clipped a bright red ribbon to signify the commissioning of Nobles County’s newest wind farm and Minnesota’s tallest towers.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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Capitol Chatter: Campaign turns to seeking fiscal cliff votes
ST. PAUL - The White House acts as if the campaign continues. Now, however, instead of public votes, President Barack Obama is looking for congressional votes to support his plans to avoid the “fiscal cliff.”
Saturday, December, 01, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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ST. PAUL - The White House acts as if the campaign continues. Now, however, instead of public votes, President Barack Obama is looking for congressional votes to support his plans to avoid the “fiscal cliff.”
Saturday, December, 01, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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High voter turnout expected in Minnesota
ST. PAUL — Presidential candidates have all but ignored Minnesota. The U.S. Senate race has been a snoozer, as have some U.S. House races. But get down the ballot a ways and two proposed constitutional amendments have generated plenty of sparks. And perhaps the most important decision to be made by Minnesota voters Tuesday is what party controls the state Legislature.
Saturday, November, 03, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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ST. PAUL — Presidential candidates have all but ignored Minnesota. The U.S. Senate race has been a snoozer, as have some U.S. House races. But get down the ballot a ways and two proposed constitutional amendments have generated plenty of sparks. And perhaps the most important decision to be made by Minnesota voters Tuesday is what party controls the state Legislature.
Saturday, November, 03, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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Snow, sorrow blanket Wellstone memorial event
FAYAL TOWNSHIP — Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin, of Iowa, stood in the snow for a moment Thursday afternoon away from the rest of the crowd, his face somber, his umbrella dripping.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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FAYAL TOWNSHIP — Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin, of Iowa, stood in the snow for a moment Thursday afternoon away from the rest of the crowd, his face somber, his umbrella dripping.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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Editorial: Klobuchar should get second term
Six years ago, Amy Klobuchar was elected to her first term in the U.S. Senate. It hasn’t taken her long to become a respected legislator on both sides of the political aisle, as well as someone widely recognized as a hard-worker who can get things done
Thursday, October, 25, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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Six years ago, Amy Klobuchar was elected to her first term in the U.S. Senate. It hasn’t taken her long to become a respected legislator on both sides of the political aisle, as well as someone widely recognized as a hard-worker who can get things done
Thursday, October, 25, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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Letter: Choice is clear - vote Republican
Please vote on Nov. 6, 2012. Don’t stay home because a candidate or cause is not 100 percent perfect. If one only votes for the perfect candidate, it will ensure the worst will be elected
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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Please vote on Nov. 6, 2012. Don’t stay home because a candidate or cause is not 100 percent perfect. If one only votes for the perfect candidate, it will ensure the worst will be elected
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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Letter: Romney, Ryan would bring real change
As a very important election approaches, we need to ask ourselves these questions. Where are we? How did we get here? Is our present course wise, responsible and sustainable? We need to look at this unselfishly, not as a special-interest group (seniors, labor, farmers, etc.). This has been a land of opportunity and still the best place on earth to live, and we need to preserve it for following generations.
Wednesday, October, 10, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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As a very important election approaches, we need to ask ourselves these questions. Where are we? How did we get here? Is our present course wise, responsible and sustainable? We need to look at this unselfishly, not as a special-interest group (seniors, labor, farmers, etc.). This has been a land of opportunity and still the best place on earth to live, and we need to preserve it for following generations.
Wednesday, October, 10, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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Capital Chatter: New Pawlenty job changes Minnesota politics
ST. PAUL — Scratch Tim Pawlenty’s name off the potential candidate list. At least for two years.
Saturday, September, 22, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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ST. PAUL — Scratch Tim Pawlenty’s name off the potential candidate list. At least for two years.
Saturday, September, 22, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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Minnesota legislators announce disaster declaration
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken and Representatives Collin Peterson and Tim Walz announced Thursday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a disaster declaration for counties in Minnesota affected by the ongoing drought.
Friday, September, 14, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken and Representatives Collin Peterson and Tim Walz announced Thursday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a disaster declaration for counties in Minnesota affected by the ongoing drought.
Friday, September, 14, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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Federal cuts threaten local agencies
WORTHINGTON — Earlier this week, Nobles County commissioners agreed to send letters to U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, as well as Rep. Tim Walz, regarding the possibility of significant federal budget cuts specific to health and human services.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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WORTHINGTON — Earlier this week, Nobles County commissioners agreed to send letters to U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, as well as Rep. Tim Walz, regarding the possibility of significant federal budget cuts specific to health and human services.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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Capital Chatter: Biden - 'I'd trade it all' to play football
ST. PAUL — Joe Biden is ready to give up his job. Well, only if he could become a high school football player.
Saturday, August, 25, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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ST. PAUL — Joe Biden is ready to give up his job. Well, only if he could become a high school football player.
Saturday, August, 25, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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Bill Keitel introduces Biden at Rochester event
ROCHESTER — Several days ago, when Bill Keitel gave a brief tour of his downtown Worthington business to some of out-of-towners, he thought little of it.
Wednesday, August, 22, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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ROCHESTER — Several days ago, when Bill Keitel gave a brief tour of his downtown Worthington business to some of out-of-towners, he thought little of it.
Wednesday, August, 22, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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Editorial: Down to the wire
Minnesotans are no strangers to election recounts, as recent years have brought us the prolonged Al Franken-Norm Coleman U.S. Senate battle and an extra-inning gubernatorial showdown between Mark Dayton and Tom Emmer.
Thursday, August, 16, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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Minnesotans are no strangers to election recounts, as recent years have brought us the prolonged Al Franken-Norm Coleman U.S. Senate battle and an extra-inning gubernatorial showdown between Mark Dayton and Tom Emmer.
Thursday, August, 16, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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Capital Chatter: Are you ready? Another recount possible
ST. PAUL — Minnesota election officials say a recount is possible in Aug. 14 primary election state Supreme Court races.
Saturday, August, 04, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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ST. PAUL — Minnesota election officials say a recount is possible in Aug. 14 primary election state Supreme Court races.
Saturday, August, 04, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - News
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Column: Keep focus on veterans every day
WASHINGTON — Today is neither Veterans Day nor Memorial Day — the two days each year when all Americans pause to reflect on the service and sacrifice of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen.
Thursday, August, 02, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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WASHINGTON — Today is neither Veterans Day nor Memorial Day — the two days each year when all Americans pause to reflect on the service and sacrifice of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen.
Thursday, August, 02, 2012 - Worthington Daily Globe - Opinion
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