BUSINESS
Employees’ ownership gives them stake in Barr Engineering’s success
DULUTH - When Barr Engineering won a national award this fall, it didn’t just make the company executives proud. Everyone took part in the recognition because Barr Engineering is employee-owned.By Andy Greder, Duluth News Tribune , November 16, 2009
Hot Shots Bar & Grill now open
WORTHINGTON — From the hickory wood in the brand new bar to the large, flat-screen TVs on the wall, the managers at Hot Shots Bar & Grill are keeping it local.
By Laura Grevas , November 16, 2009
Letter: Retailers - Whatever happened to Thanksgiving?
I am so disgusted to see the business places decorating their premises and putting up their Christmas products out on the first of November. What happened to Thanksgiving?
By Evelyn Jahnke, Westbrook , November 13, 2009
Lowry begins 'A Candlelight for Mariana'
Worthington woman offering health and beauty productsWORTHINGTON — What do you get when you combine Venezuelan and Italian beauty and health recipes, handed down from generation to generation, and combine them with American products purchased locally?
By Justine Wettschreck , November 09, 2009
Mastbergen creates new opportunity for countertop updates 
WORTHINGTON —Replacing countertops is one way to quickly update an old-fashioned-looking kitchen, and now homeowners in the Worthington area have a new place to check out countertop patterns and styles: Mastbergen Custom Countertops, which opened in September next to Colonial Cabinets.
By Kari Lucin , November 02, 2009
Letter: Small business owners should complete legislative survey
There is no single group of Minnesotans who understand our economy’s current challenges more than our small business owners.
By Dist. 22B Rep. Rod Hamilton, R-Mountain Lake , October 28, 2009
Group asks USDA to investigate Target
CORNUCOPIA, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin-based farm policy group has asked the U.S. Agriculture Department to investigate whether giant retailer Target Corp. misled consumers by claiming some soy milk it sells is organic.
By Associated Press , October 20, 2009
SWIF helps local businesses
HUTCHINSON — Roberto Lopez recently received loan assistance from the Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) Microenterprise Loan Program to purchase additional tire and vehicle repair service equipment and add new tire sales to his existing auto repair business in Worthington.
October 19, 2009
Specs and Contacts now open in Worthington
Optometry business located on North McMillan StreetWORTHINGTON — The eyes have it at Specs and Contacts, Worthington’s newest location for eye examinations, contacts and designer glasses.
By Kari Lucin , October 05, 2009
Prairie Rehabilitation expands programming
WORTHINGTON — A desire to develop additional programming is resulting in construction of a 6,300-square-foot building along Worthington’s primary commercial thoroughfare.
By Ryan McGaughey , October 02, 2009
Anytime Fitness offers workouts 24/7
New Worthington facility will open in next few daysWORTHINGTON — Off work at 2 a.m.? Up at 11 p.m.? Wide awake at midnight or taking a break at noon? Now those with chaotic schedules and late night hours will find it easier to fit an exercise regime into their day with Anytime Fitness.
By Justine Wettschreck , September 28, 2009
Jackson company lays off 80 people
JACKSON — Eighty employees, or approximately 10 percent of the workforce at AGCO in Jackson, will be laid off by Oct. 2, the company announced Wednesday.By Kari Lucin , September 23, 2009
General Mills 1Q profit jumps on strong demand
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — General Mills Inc., the maker of Cheerios and Yoplait yogurt, said Wednesday that its fiscal first-quarter profit surged 51 percent on lower ingredient costs and strong demand for its products.
By SARAH SKIDMORE,AP Food Industry Writer , September 23, 2009
Sterling Drug Telepharmacy celebrates grand opening
ADRIAN — Sterling Drug will celebrate the grand opening of its telepharmacy in Adrian this Wednesday through Friday. The facility opened in June inside the Adrian Government Building, 209 Maine Ave.
By Julie Buntjer , September 21, 2009
Bernanke says recession 'very likely over'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday the worst recession since the 1930s is probably over, although he cautioned that pain — especially for the nearly 15 million unemployed Americans — will persist.
By JEANNINE AVERSA,AP Economics Writer , September 15, 2009
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1984: Rickbeils Makes House Calls!
Rickbeils Furniture advertised in 1984 that they were happy to go to your house and help you solve your decorating problems. Their home visits were
1984: Down and Poly Filled Coats
Creegers of Luverne was offering these down and poly (?) filled coats in 1984. Dig that houndstooth!
1984: Black Flags for Veterans Day
The American flag rendered in black and white is surprisingly striking in this 1984 ad for the banks that closed in honor of Veterans Day.
1984: Office Supplies
Seniors, you now have... a choice! Besides what college you're attending, if any, and where you're going to live after graduating, you must also cho
1944: Pillsbury's Best Laying Concentrate
Pillsbury Mills, Inc (phone 2-2721) was located on 1301 Sherwood in 1944, and sold No-Mix Laying Concentrate, with corn or sorghum, oats and barley.
1984: The Other Cigarette Smoking Man
This Marlboro Man was a full-page ad in the Daily Globe in 1984.
Before the restrictions on cigarette ads got stricter.
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1944: Fifteen Miles of Steaks
This 1944 ad for (I assume) the Minnesota Federation of Labor says:
A cattle train 15 miles long! Loaded with beef raised on Minnesota alfalfa and
1959: Snappy Suits Are Provacative
Although this sheath dress of 1959, with its cinched waist and wide collars, is terribly cute, I'm not sure it qualifies as "provocative."
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