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
Food Safety courses offered
WORTHINGTON — University of Minnesota Extension will offer two courses to help food service establishments meet the educational requirement for Certified Food Managers.February 27, 2012
Jim Gertsema steps down as Murray County's EMS director
SLAYTON — Murray County Emergency Management Services Director Jim Gertsema resigned his position Tuesday after being put on administrative leave late last week, according to Murray County Commissioner Bob Moline.August 26, 2011
Firearm safety course coming up
BREWSTER — A firearm safety traditional course will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 1, 2, 8, 9 and 10 in the cafeteria at the Brewster school.July 12, 2011
Fireworks safety urged by law enforcement
June 29, 2011
Staying safe in the summer sun
June 09, 2011
Motorcycle safety is the responsibility of riders and vehicle drivers
May 20, 2011
Concussions more than headache for athletes
ST. PAUL — Running back Jessey Grove took the football right up the middle during a game with rival Luverne last season, and was hit in the head. The Windom Area High School senior immediately went out of the game, but did not think he was hurt.
By Don Davis , April 18, 2011
Safety courses offered locally
WORTHINGTON — University of Minnesota Extension is offering two courses to help food service establishments meet the educational requirement for Certified Food Managers.March 15, 2011
Internet safety program offered
LUVERNE — A program on Internet safety and social networking will be presented at 7 p.m. March 15, in the little theater at Luverne High School, 709 N. Kniss Ave.March 03, 2011
Food safety courses offered
MARSHALL — University of Minnesota Extension will offer two courses to help food service establishments meet the educational requirement for Certified Food Managers.January 11, 2011
Have fun, but put safety first for 2011 countdown
WORTHINGTON — Bad judgment and worse weather can be a lethal combination, especially when alcohol is involved, so the Nobles County Sheriff’s Office and the Worthington Police Department are encouraging anyone who over-imbibes tonight to put down their keys and pick up a phone to call for a free Safe Cab ride.December 30, 2010
Editorial: Travel safely this winter
Winter weather brought about tragedy Tuesday in southwest Minnesota. A 64-year-old Kenneth man who apparently slid into a ditch as a result of an icy road was found frozen to death outside his vehicle.By Daily Globe , December 02, 2010
Letter: Never text while driving
On Oct. 2 of this year, I was driving on a county road when an SUV traveling at 50 mph blew a stop sign and struck my car on the driver’s side.By Mary Doyscher, Arlington , November 29, 2010
Have a spooky — and safe — Halloween night
WORTHINGTON — It was a dark and scary night, full of zombies, ghosts, vampires and the occasional ballerina … Halloween should be a little dark and scary, because that adds to the fun, but it should also be safe. The Worthington Police Department wants Sunday to be enjoyable for everyone and has offered a few tips to help trick-or-treaters, parents and anyone out on the roads that evening.
October 27, 2010
As others see it: Protect your family - get the lead
Fire Prevention Week is an annual event that lets kids check out fire trucks, see how fire extinguishers work and learn what to do if their home catches fire. ...By Post-Bulletin of Rochester , October 11, 2010
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