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My Thoughts on a New Library for Nobles County
I woke up from my afternoon nap on Sunday, and before Id even gotten off of the couch, I was struck by something Id contemplated before: the fact that I, at the newly-minted age of 43, have turned int...
Posted on 1/15/13 at 8:05 AM
Stress farm survives election night
Theres no denying a reporters job is stressful. We have daily deadlines - sometimes multiple daily deadlines - and are under constant pressure to gather all of the facts, write concise, detailed, well...
Posted on 11/7/12 at 7:38 PM
Oh yes, I milked a cow
No matter how many times you've done things, there was always the first. Sometimes we remember the first time. Other times, it gets lost among the millions of experiences a person has in their lif...
Posted on 6/18/12 at 11:04 AM
Auditor wants better legacy funds oversight
A new method of funding Minnesota outdoors and arts programs needs better oversight, the Minnesota legislative auditor warns. Things generally are OK, Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles said in an inte...
Posted on 11/30/11 at 10:29 PM
1986: Local Tornadoes Cost $1.5 million
One set of tornadoes cost $1.5 in Nobles County in 1986, and also injured a person, and killed a 4-year-old Rock Rapids girl....
Posted on 5/19/11 at 6:00 PM
Conservationists to be honored
ADRIAN — David and Stacy Mente of rural Adrian have been selected as Nobles County’s 2011 Conservationists of the Year by the local Soil and Water Conservation District.
By Julie Buntjer , October 13, 2011
Nobles Co. settles on bridge collapse
WORTHINGTON — Nobles County commissioners were notified Tuesday morning a settlement agreement and release absolves any potential claims against the county related to the Nobles County State Aid Highway 1 bridge collapse on Oct. 19, 2010.
By Julie Buntjer , October 04, 2011
Livestock all around at the fair
August 11, 2011
Nobles County marks 130th Fair this week
WORTHINGTON — Blue skies and cooler temperatures will be welcome news for 4-H families and fair-goers this week, as the Nobles County Fair gets under way Thursday at the fairgrounds in Worthington.By Julie Buntjer , August 08, 2011
Never too young for college
August 02, 2011
Nobles Co. supports HLWD water plan
WORTHINGTON — The Heron Lake Watershed District passed through two of four hurdles Tuesday morning when it received approval from both Nobles and Murray county boards of commissioners for its new 10-year Watershed Management Plan.By Julie Buntjer , July 19, 2011
Shutdown: County sees minimal impact
WORTHINGTON — In their second full day of work since the state government shutdown, Nobles County department heads updated commissioners Tuesday on the impact the shutdown has on their departments.By Julie Buntjer , July 05, 2011
Nobles Co. Relay for Life is Friday
By Julie Buntjer , June 21, 2011
County’s energy audit warrants more discussion
Cost savings appear minimal for county buildingsWORTHINGTON — Representatives from Energy Service Group (ESG), who have been working with Nobles County for nearly a year on an energy audit, said the county could see an annual savings of $103,000 by making changes in building control systems, using energy-efficient lighting, installing water and sewer conservation processes and improving seals around window and door frames.
By Julie Buntjer , June 21, 2011
Mental health needs going unmet
WORTHINGTON — When the state closed its mental health regional treatment centers nearly a decade ago, it left a void in service in southwest Minnesota for individuals suffering from mental illness.
By Julie Buntjer , April 19, 2011
Debt collection scam surfaces
April 14, 2011
CRP meeting slated for Friday
WORTHINGTON — The Nobles County Farm Service Agency will have an informational meeting for the Conservation Reserve Program at 9 a.m. Friday in the conference room at the FSA office, 1567 N. McMillan St., Worthington.April 06, 2011
Nobles County to merge health and family services
April 05, 2011
Cooperative hosts annual meeting
WORTHINGTON — Nobles Cooperative Electric’s 2011 annual meeting for members took place March 26 at Worthington High School. More than 450 members and their families attended.April 03, 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
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