WINTER

32nd annual University of Okoboji Winter Games is next weekend

OKOBOJI, Iowa — Guns and Hoses Boot Hockey, Polish Horse Shoe and Farkle tournaments are among the new activities to debut at the 32nd annual University of Iowa Winter Games next weekend, Jan. 27-29, in Okoboji, Arnolds Park and Spirit Lake.

January 20, 2012

Winter is here – drive carefully to avoid crashes and injury

WORTHINGTON — Travel is expected to become hazardous this morning, according to the National Weather Service, with blowing snow and anywhere from 3 to 5 inches of accumulation.

January 19, 2012

State Park’s cabins offer winter retreat

New camp site offers year-round adventure at Lake Shetek
CURRIE — While it may not be an ideal winter for people who love to spend their days ice fishing, building snow forts or snowshoeing, it still offers promising days to go for a hike, cozy up in a cabin with a good book or simply enjoy the serenity of a Minnesota State Park.

By Julie Buntjer , January 17, 2012

Winter 90th birthday

Marcella Winter, Worthington, will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Elks Lodge, 1105 Second Ave., Worthington.

January 11, 2012

Worthington's wacky weather means a welcome winter for many

Despite mild spell, meteorologist warns folks to keep snow blowers handy
WORTHINGTON — Thursday’s 53-degree high temperature in Worthington shattered the previous record by 11 degrees, and caused locals to do some pretty wacky things around Worthington in early January — like drive a jet-ski on Lake Okabena or play a round of golf.

By Julie Buntjer , January 06, 2012

City’s trees getting winter haircut

WORTHINGTON — Given the snow is disappearing this week rather than accumulating, it may not seem like the first day of winter is one week from today.

By Ryan McGaughey , December 14, 2011

Winter’s here

Lyndsey Schock (left) and Kate Reeves, both 11 of Worthington, shovel the first taste of winter from a driveway Saturday afternoon in Worthington

By Brian Korthals , December 04, 2011

Winter awareness week is just around the corner

WORTHINGTON — There’s a very common phrase heard often right around this time of year that goes something like this: “How can it be Nov. 1 already?”

October 31, 2011

Minnesota 60 detour to stay through winter

WORTHINGTON — Between a wet spring and a long state government shutdown, the schedule for the Minnesota 60 project has taken some hits, which will force the detour to remain in place through the winter, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).

July 25, 2011

Skating through the past: 'Rink rats' reconnect through social network

WORTHINGTON — When Mavis Walbran began to read the comments that had been posted on the Silver Skate Reunion Facebook site, she got a bit choked up. “It just overwhelmed me,” she said. “Actually, I was in tears when I read it all.” The Walbran family — Mavis and her ex-husband Bob and their children, Pat and Brenda — owned and operated the Silver Skate roller skating rink in Worthington from 1977 to 1985. The Facebook site was started as a way for people who used to hang out there to reconnect. One of the social networking participants shared the link with Brenda, who passed it along to her mother.

By Beth Rickers , July 15, 2011

City Council discusses changes in snow policy

WORTHINGTON — Worthington residents can expect to see some minor changes come next winter, as City Council members have adopted the first reading of an amended snow policy at Monday’s meeting.

April 11, 2011

Blowing and drifting snow expected tonight, with slick spots on roadways

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement about blowing and drifting snow for Pipestone, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles and Jackson counties in Minnesota and Osceola and Dickinson counties in Iowa.

By National Weather Service, via the Daily Globe , March 01, 2011

Snow days piling up

WORTHINGTON — If you’re a kid, there’s nothing quite as grand as having a snow day. But as snow banks continue to mount, snow days and late starts are accumulating as well. Schools throughout southwest Minnesota are anxiously searching for ways to make-up days without compromising the academic calendar already set in place.

February 08, 2011

Wanted: Pictures of this week's snowstorm

The Daily Globe is seeking pictures of this week's snowstorm and its aftermath. If you have a picture that shows what it's really like to live in Midwest this week, send it to klucin@dglobe.com. Be sure to include your name and where you're from.

By Daily Globe , February 02, 2011

Punishing wind chills arrive in the region

Cold hangs around for yet another day
WORTHINGTON — Chester Hunter has seen a lot of winters in his more than of 30 years as an education professional.

By Ryan McGaughey , February 01, 2011