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: Too much in car can kill on road
One wonders if driving has become the distraction or is it all the other multi-tasking, be it texting, operating an I-pod or radio, or watching the latest car gizmo out of Japan.By West Central Tribune , September 27, 2010
MnDOT urges motorists, farmers to share the road
ST. PAUL — It’s harvest time and the Minnesota Department of Transportation is urging motorists on Minnesota highways to be aware of the large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants.By MnDOT, via the West Central Tribune , September 22, 2010
Record number of South Dakotans buckle up
PIERRE, SD - Three of every four South Dakota drivers and front-seat passengers are wearing seatbelts, a statewide survey shows.By Press Release, State of South Dakota , September 10, 2010
Full and 55+ course offered locally
WORTHINGTON — The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer the full eight-hour 55+ Driver Improvement Course from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 24 and 25 at the Worthington Country Club, 1414 Liberty Drive, Worthington.August 03, 2010
A refresher on swim safety
FARGO, N.D. - The mere thought of the dangers water can pose to a child is enough to make a parent shudder.By J. Shane Mercer, INFORUM , July 26, 2010
Safety first
May 09, 2010
Drive for CPR certification in Murray County comes up short, but efforts continue
January 15, 2010
As others see it: Be sure ice is safe
The past week’s subzero temperatures fostered a quick freeze on area lakes, but ice anglers still need to be wary of ice conditionsBy Bemidji Pioneer , December 22, 2009
Letter: Tips for a safe holiday season
By Kent Wilkening, Nobles County Sheriff and Mike Cumiskey, Worthington Director of Public Safety , December 08, 2009
Tips for holiday shopping safety
Shop safe and smart this seasonWORTHINGTON — The hustle and bustle of holiday shopping can be just as much fun as watching a gift recipient’s excitement on Christmas morning, but shopping during the holiday season can also present unique dangers.
December 04, 2009
RL-B students learn safety lessons
BREWSTER — Fire, germs, all-terrain vehicle collisions and farm equipment with rapidly moving parts are just a few of the everyday dangers Round Lake-Brewster students learned to protect themselves against Tuesday during Safety Day in Brewster.
September 16, 2009
As others see it: 'Move over' law makes sense
It seems like the obvious thing to do, yet Minnesota motorists still fail to do it.By Owantonna People's Press , September 04, 2009
As others see it: Driving? Hang up
Cell phones and distracted drivers are a perilous combination. Add texting to the equation, with the driver peering down at a tiny screen and pounding out a message with one hand off the steering wheel, sometimes both hands, and the risk rises exponentially. ...By Bradenton (Fla.) Herald , August 04, 2009
As others see it: Safer roads worth your efforts
If you want to save lives, raise the price of gas. We’re not advocating that OPEC raise prices. Nor are we urging federal and state government to increase gasoline taxes. We’re simply pointing out cause and effect.By Red Wing Republican Eagle , July 29, 2009
Rice Memorial Hospital eyes ‘just culture’ model of patient safety accountability
WILLMAR — A decade ago, a nurse or other hospital employee who made a mistake — especially if it resulted in harm to a patient — could expect to be disciplined and punished, regardless of how or why the error occurred.By Anne Polta, West Central Tribune , March 02, 2009
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