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Legislative notebook: Higher cigarette taxes on the table in Minnesota
By Danielle Killey and Don Davis Minnesota legislators are considering raising cigarette taxes and the cost of little cigars by classifying them cigarettes, which are taxed at a higher rate than ciga...
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County board accepts Balster’s retirement
WORTHINGTON — After 37 years with Nobles County, Auditor-Treasurer Sharon Balster is retiring. During their board meeting Tuesday morning, commissioners accepted her retirement, effective June 30. Balster did not attend the meeting.By Julie Buntjer , May 21, 2013
Commissioners hear request from Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water
WORTHINGTON — A request from Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water to complete an advance crossover refund of bonds issued in 2006 was tabled by Nobles County commissioners during their meeting Tuesday.By Julie Buntjer , April 23, 2013
Nobles County votes in three new commissioners
Benson ousted; Demuth, Zylstra returnWORTHINGTON — Two of the three incumbents who faced reelection in the Nobles County Board of Commissioners race will keep their seats, with board chairman David Benson ousted by a mere 32 votes by his opponent, Matt Widboom, in District 3.
By Julie Buntjer , November 07, 2012
Commissioners set not-to-exceed bond amount for new library
WORTHINGTON — Nobles County Commissioners decided Tuesday to seek up to $13 million in capital improvement plan bonds for construction of a new library in Worthington.
By Julie Buntjer , October 23, 2012
Editorial: Down to the wire
By Daily Globe , August 16, 2012
Commissioners approve HLWD appointment
By Julie Buntjer , January 03, 2012
Commissioners at odds over funding
WORTHINGTON — Nobles County commissioners spent two hours Monday morning reviewing the 2012 budget in hopes of trimming a proposed 8 percent levy increase before the Dec. 8 Truth in Taxation public hearing.
By Julie Buntjer , November 21, 2011
Sheriff talks to Jackson County Commissioners about law enforcement
JACKSON — Jackson County Sheriff Roger Hawkinson addressed his commissioners Tuesday morning, bringing them up to speed on talks between the city and county regarding a possible contract for sheriff’s office services if the Jackson Police Department is disbanded.April 12, 2011
Parks in jeopardy
WORTHINGTON — Nobles County commissioners met for an all-day strategic planning session Tuesday, discussing all areas of county government to identify cost savings, collaboration and continued services.
By Julie Buntjer , March 29, 2011
County to fill vacancies in Family Services
WORTHINGTON — Requests to replace two employees in the Family Service Agency were approved Tuesday morning by Nobles County commissioners, but the agency will need to reassess just how large of a caseload can be placed on employees.
March 08, 2011
County snowplowing draws complaints
WORTHINGTON — Between the falling snow and the blowing snow, Nobles County snowplow drivers have had more than their share of work to do this winter season — but apparently it isn’t enough for some rural residents.
By Julie Buntjer , February 08, 2011
Joint Dispatch proposal expected to fail
By Julie Buntjer , January 04, 2011
County commissioners approve pay increases for themselves
By Julie Buntjer , December 21, 2010
Fire chiefs take a stand for Emergency Management Director
WORTHINGTON — A trio of community fire chiefs came before Nobles County commissioners on Thursday in hopes of getting the county to reconsider its decision to cut the emergency management director position from full-time to three-fifths time as of Jan. 1.
By Julie Buntjer , December 02, 2010
Editorial: Nobles County - time to collaborate
By Daily Globe , September 24, 2010
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