WEATHER
Warm weather comes at a cost
Water runs over the top the dam and out of its banks in many areas of the Rock River in and around Luverne. With temperatures forecast to climb into the 50 degree range today, more melting, runoff and possible erosion is expected later this week.
March 17, 2010
Another wet day
Albina Gonzalez (left) shares an umbrella with her daughter Lorena Gonzalez-Miranda as they walk home Friday afternoon during a snow shower. Additional cloudy weather and showers — but not snow — are in the forecast for the weekend.
By Brian Korthals , March 13, 2010
Dense fog advisory issued for southwest Minnesota, northwest Iowa
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - A dense fog advisory will remain in effect until 9 a.m. Monday for northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota, including Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Rock, Pipestone and Jackson counties in Minnesota and Lyon, Osceola, O'Brien and Dickinson counties in Iowa.By DAILY GLOBE , March 07, 2010
Area districts take varying approaches to snow day make-up 
WORTHINGTON — It’s an unfortunate reality of school in Minnesota: fewer days in the classroom during snowy months often means more days in the classroom when the weather is pleasant.
March 05, 2010
City, county talk winter weather
Area officials hope March stays quiet like a lambWORTHINGTON — According to those who read the Old Farmer’s Almanac, southwest Minnesota is predicted to be pummeled with 40 inches of snow during the month of March. That is nearly as much as the region’s snowfall thus far this winter.
March 05, 2010
Ice fishing challenges brought on by heavy snow this winter
CURRIE — They came from the southern part of the state, and from the north, east and west. And what brought them to Lake Shetek?
“The landing is open!”
February 15, 2010
Update: Winter weather advisory extended
8 p.m. UpdateSIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The National Weather Service has again extended its winter weather advisory for southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa, as many area schools opt for a late Monday morning start.
By DAILY GLOBE , February 14, 2010
UPDATE: Snow stops, but conditions expected to worsen tonight
11:20 a.m. UpdateSIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The snow has tapered off in southwest Minnesota, but conditions are expected to worsen over much of the area tonight, the National Weather Service stated.
By Daily Globe , February 08, 2010
Two rollovers reported in southwest Minnesota
WORTHINGTON - Two rollovers were reported in southwest Minnesota Sunday, as snow and icy conditions continued to spread across the area.
By Daily Globe , February 07, 2010
Fun times tunnel digging
Guadalupe Padilla, 6 of Worthington, pokes through a snow pile while digging a tunnel with friends Thursday afternoon in Worthington.
February 05, 2010
Freezing drizzle, rain to turn to snow
1 p.m. UpdateSIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The freezing drizzle and rain will mix with and eventually change to snow this afternoon as temperatures cool, and will turn into heavier snow late this afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service stated.
By DAILY GLOBE , February 04, 2010
Chugging along on a snowy day
Justine Wettschreck/Daily Globe
Drivers of vehicles may have had a bit of trouble with visibility Monday, but this train is lucky enough to have tracks to keep it on its path. Gray skies and snowfall are all too familiar this winter, with a total snow accumulation of 47.9 inches since the beginning of October, according to the experts at Worthington’s waste water treatment plant who monitor such things.
February 02, 2010
Long wet spell could mean floods
ST. PAUL — A decade and a half of wet weather means western and southern Minnesotans may face flooding this spring, but forecasters do not expect records like many communities saw in recent years.
January 30, 2010
Heavy snow, ice bury southern Plains, cut power
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A storm that toppled power lines, closed major highways and buried parts of the southern Plains in heavy ice and snow began moving into the South today, leaving tens of thousands of people in the dark — possibly for several more days.
By AP wire report , January 29, 2010
Letter to the Editor: Good Samaritans are recognized
On Monday morning, Jan. 25, I found myself stuck in the snow, and I want to say a big thank you to those that helped.
By Nancy Galland, Worthington , January 28, 2010
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Passport under pressure
Viva la Mexico! Or at least I thought — until the moment I realized my Mexican family vacation was contingent on the locating my passport.
It was two weeks ago that my parents
Melllllllting!
After what seemed like an eternity, some of our snow is finally melting. Of course, this has its downside. It's turned into snirt, the combination of dirt and snow that looks really unattractive and still manages to hide all the grass. But I don't think anyone in Minnesota really objects anymo
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Mar 4, 2010 at 4:45 PM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!1935: Who Cares About Groundhog, 6 More Weeks of Winter Anyway
The Nobles County Times said the most sensible thing I've ever seen on the topic of Groundhog Day in 1935: Regardless of what the rodent says, ther
Too Much of a Good Thing: Yet More Snow
I for one welcome our snowy overlords! (Artist rendition at left)
Driving back to Worthington from Jackson yesterday was a bit of an adventur
Good Golly Miss Molly
I managed to visit the farm for all of about three hours on Sunday before being chased back into town by the winds and blowing snow. It was the first time in a month that I've braved the winter weather to make the eight mile journey. These days, it seems like when it isn't snowing, it's blowing. W
Posted by: Julie Buntjer on Feb 14, 2010 at 9:20 PM | The Farm BleatThe Glories of Living in a Small Town with Nice People In It
As Daily Globe readers may have already realized, I attended the Worthington City Council meeting last night. When I left the Daily Globe's office at about 6:45 p.m., the night air was cold and crisp and had that sort of biting feel that lets you know you shouldn't really have any bare skin. It was
Posted by: Kari Lucin on Feb 9, 2010 at 2:28 PM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!1960: What Do You Think of the Groundhog Superstition?
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Feb 9, 2010 at 9:00 AM | Reprint
1960: Groundhog Predicts Early Spring
In 1960, the Groundhog predicted an early spring.
We'll see how accurate the little furball was.
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