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Sequester begins Friday, Minnesota impact uncertain
By Don Davis Minnesotans may not know what the word means, but starting Friday they begin to feel the impact of automatic and deep federal budget cuts known as sequestration. No one knows for sure...
Posted on 2/28/13 at 6:46 PM
Presidential Elections and Historic Bridge Preservation: A Review of the 2008 Proposal
The votes have been counted. The decision has been made. We have our man for the job as President of the United States for the next four years- Barack Obama. While it is appropriate to congr...
Posted on 11/7/12 at 6:25 PM
The Best Leaders Learn From Example
Here is a thought-provoking question that you should consider: What constitutes a great leader? What do you expect from a great leader? What factors influence you to decide for one over the ...
Posted on 7/9/12 at 9:28 AM
1986: Hardy Rickbeil Retires from Federal Savings and Loan Association Board
F. Hardy Rickbeil retired from the board of the Federal Savings and Loan Association board in 1986. Mr. Rickbeil died recently, and I feel very privileged to have met him. He's one of the few peo...
Posted on 2/8/11 at 6:00 PM
The Hunger Games
WORTHINGTON — Implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 has left some area students begging for more, despite the federal statute’s best intentions to get the nation’s children eating healthier during their school days.
By Jane Turpin Moore , September 28, 2012
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.By Julie Buntjer , September 06, 2012
Questions pause federal spending
ST. PAUL — A state senator said he blocked spending $60 million of federal health program money in Minnesota because he did not have enough information about how the money would be spent.
By Don Davis , November 08, 2011
Peterson questions federal biofuels plan
ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s senior congressman fears the Obama administration has fired a shot over the ethanol industry’s bow in seeking a home-grown fuel for the Navy.By Don Davis , August 17, 2011
Federal indictment filed on Worthington man
WORTHINGTON — A Worthington man arrested last month in Jackson County has now been indicted in federal court for entering the United States illegally after being deported as a criminal.June 22, 2011
Local legislators Magnus, Hamilton and Schomacker talk budgets for education, nursing homes
WORTHINGTON — The federal government may have managed to avoid a government shutdown, but movement at the state level was in full force as District 22 Sen. Doug Magnus, District 22A Rep.April 10, 2011
New maps of flood plains to be unveiled
By Julie Buntjer , January 19, 2011
SNAP guidelines to change
New formula takes effect on MondayWORTHINGTON — Starting Monday, an estimated 70,000 more Minnesotans will qualify for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, but it remains to be seen just how much additional work it will make for local agencies that administer the dollars.
By Julie Buntjer , October 27, 2010
Pawlenty orders state to stay out of federal health plan
By Don Davis , August 31, 2010
Partnership seeks federal funding applications
SLAYTON — The Southwest Minnesota Area Transportation Partnership is seeking applications for Transportation Enhancement Projects eligible for federal funding in the following counties: Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville and Yellow Medicine. Projects require a 20 percent cash match.August 26, 2010
Pawlenty: Federal government needs to leave farmers alone
By Don Davis , August 05, 2010
Beef gets big boost from feds
Breeding stock will no longer be required to undergo TB testingWORTHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday issued a federal order that will allow beef producers in modified bovine tuberculosis zones to transport their breeding animals across state lines without undergoing costly TB testing.
By Julie Buntjer , April 16, 2010
Worthington man sentenced in federal court for meth-related activities
SIOUX FALLS, S. D. — Ronald Soules, 42, of Worthington, was sentenced last week in federal court to 124 months in prison in connection with methamphetamine-related activities.April 13, 2010
New communications project puts Lismore on technological cutting edge
By Ryan McGaughey , April 02, 2010
Beaver Creek to receive grants for ‘Jaws of Life’
WORTHINGTON — Beaver Creek Fire Chief Jason Rauk received some good news last week.February 24, 2010
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