SAFETY
Legislative notebook: Legislature approves freezing college tuitions
By Danielle Killey and Don Davis A bill funding Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and the University of Minnesota systems freezes tuitions. Senators passed the bill 44-22 and the House 76-56 ...
Posted on 5/17/13 at 8:45 PM
Food Safety in a Power Outage
Well, Worthington, this has been quite the spring/winter storm! With the abundant power outages, food safety can be of real concern. Fortunately, with the rolling blackouts we are having, the power sh...
Posted on 4/11/13 at 11:06 AM
A Documentary on Bridges
A few days ago, German Public TV Channel ZDF, one of two stations based in Berlin, released a documentary on bridges in general for children. Loewenzahn (which is German for Dandelion), with its sta...
Posted on 3/13/13 at 7:20 AM
The facts about drowning
Maybe it's the early start to the warm season this year, or the hot summer that's driving everyone to seek relief at lakes and swimming pools. Whatever the reason, Minnesota is seeing a dismaying spik...
Posted on 7/18/12 at 12:56 PM
Justice, Revenge, and the tragedy of Robert Champion
Another Floridians untimely death. But this article isnt about the tragedy. Its about the response to it. And in regards to this one word comes to mind: revenge. On the USA Today website, the sto...
Posted on 5/4/12 at 10:44 AM
As others see it: Let's talk about safe driving
The coming months are the spring season in our schools, often a time of teen happiness with proms and graduation and for some families a time of sorrow due to teen deaths in vehicle accidents.By West Central Tribune , April 11, 2013
As other see it: Time for South Dakota to consider texting while driving vote
South Dakota has an odd attitude when it comes to betterment through government. Residents of this state have an individual spirit, evidently, and that spirit seems to resist most anything that government does to protect us from ourselves.By Mitchell (S.D.) Daily Republic , March 08, 2013
Column: District 518 continuing D.A.R.E. tradition
By Jacki Dawson, District 518 , March 02, 2013
County could opt to fund E911 rural signs
WORTHINGTON — After several years of discussion and numerous requests from emergency responders, Nobles County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to fund rural signage for individual E911 addresses, if there is a consensus among the 20 townships to support the project.
By Julie Buntjer , February 05, 2013
Letter: Gun control makes sense when compared with other arguments
Too often when the topic of gun control surfaces, people fall captive to irrational fears that the government is after our guns.By April Wallace, Worthington , January 03, 2013
As others see it: Get better prepared for emergencies
Friday arrived with amusement or laughter about the Mayan Prophecy, warning of an end of some kind. On a serious note, America’s preparedness for emergencies — from salmonella-tainted food outbreaks to weather disasters to bioterrorism — is declining.By West Central Tribune , December 26, 2012
District 518 examines safety practices following Connecticut tragedy
By Jane Turpin Moore , December 21, 2012
Letter: Tips for a safe holiday season
The Worthington Police Department wishes everyone a happy holiday season.By Chief Michael J. Cumiskey, Worthington , November 30, 2012
Child protection program under way
By Daily Globe , November 23, 2012
Driver safety course offered
WORTHINGTON — To recognize and thank military veterans for their service, AAR Driver Safety is offering a free classroom course to all members of the U.S. Armed Forces from Nov. 1-30.October 14, 2012
Intersection’s crash history to lead to more safety changes
By Julie Buntjer , October 02, 2012
Driver safety course offered
WORTHINGTON — To recognize and thank military veterans for their service, AARP Driver Safety is offering a free classroom course to all members of the U.S. Armed Forces from Nov. 1-30.September 19, 2012
Food safety certification offered
MARSHALL — University of Minnesota Extension is offering two courses to help food service establishments meet the educational requirement for certified food managers.September 03, 2012
WPU recognized with safety award
WORTHINGTON — Worthington Public Utilities (WPU) is one of three Missouri River members to recently earn American Public Power Association (APPA) awards for outstanding safety practices over the past three-year period.July 22, 2012
Opportunities abound in food safety
Bioscience speaker touts new products to reduce foodborne pathogensWORTHINGTON — Each year, foodborne diseases kill approximately 2.2 million people around the world, and most of them are children. It’s an issue that impacts every country, with an average of 3,000 deaths recorded in the United States alone.
By Julie Buntjer , March 29, 2012
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