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Historical Snowstorms and Blizzards
I've written about the Children's Blizzard today, but decided to put it into Reprint because of the focus on history. I'm very glad that the blizzard we had over the weekend did not kill 250-500 peop...
Posted on 1/13/13 at 7:20 PM
1888: The Children's Blizzard
This month marks the anniversary of one of the most horrific events in Midwest history, though after 125 years quite a few people don't remember it at all: the Children's Blizzard of 1888, which recei...
Posted on 1/13/13 at 7:17 PM
Christmas Market Tour 2012: Quedlinburg
The next stop on the 2012 Christmas market tour is Quedlinburg. Situated on the Bode River at the foot of the Harz Mountain region in western Saxony-Anhalt, Quedlinburg at first may be a typical tow...
Posted on 1/7/13 at 11:41 AM
The Music Man...and Me
When I was young, my parents had a reel-to-reel tape player. Do you know the kind I mean? It was one of those giant machines that played reels of tape from one spool to the other, kind of like those...
Posted on 7/15/12 at 12:07 PM
Local government lobbying costs up a bit
Local governments slightly increased their spending on lobbyists last year. A report State Auditor Rebecca Otto issued Monday showed local governments paid $8.2 million to lobby state officials, up 0...
Posted on 6/25/12 at 11:04 AM
Locals speak out on demise of al-Qaida leader
May 02, 2011
Local Lions Club marks 55 years
WORTHINGTON — It may not be the longest-standing service organization in Worthington, but the local Lions Club has made a long-lasting imprint on the community through its support of local projects, programs and collection of eye glasses to aid the needy.
By Julie Buntjer , February 13, 2011
No major changes in area counties' recounts
WORTHINGTON — Six southwest Minnesota counties started — and finished on the same day — their required recounts for the still-unresolved Minnesota governor’s race.By Ryan McGaughey , November 30, 2010
Candidates separated over LGA
All three would keep some form of local aidST. PAUL — Minnesota’s three major governor candidates picked up their rural campaigns in recent weeks, after a barrage of Twin Cities debates and fund-raising needs keep them off the farm and out of many communities.
By Don Davis , October 26, 2010
Area farmers markets cater to growers, shoppers
July 11, 2010
Boating safety key for weekend
June 30, 2010
Lowry memorialized in lakeshore park
By Beth Rickers , June 22, 2010
Brief: Public TV features local business
WORTHINGTON — Episode 3 of “Postcards,” featuring Worthington’s Buffalo Billfold Company as well as its owner, Bill Keitel, on guitar, will premiere at 7 p.m. Sunday on Pioneer Public TV.June 03, 2010
Round Lake-Brewster hopes to offer students locally grown food
April 07, 2010
Writers groups information wanted
WORTHINGTON — The Plum Creek and Pioneerland Library Systems are collecting information on local writers groups, both large and small, to ensure writers in the region have opportunities to participate in events and activities created for existing and potential authors.March 09, 2010
Brief: Presidents’ Day closings announced
WORTHINGTON — All local, state and federal offices are closed Monday for the observance of Presidents’ Day.February 13, 2010
Lake algae a concern
By Julie Buntjer , February 12, 2010
Editorial: Who needs a long road trip?
It’s three days before the Fourth of July, an occasion on which scores of Americans celebrate our great nation’s birthday with picnics, fireworks and/or road trips.By Daily Globe , July 01, 2008
Column: Minnesota state-local partnership at risk
The 2008 Tax Bill, as enacted by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, set property tax levy limits for Minnesota counties and cities. The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) has opposed levy limits as long as I can remember.By Paul Wilson, Olmsted County Commissioner , June 11, 2008
Letter: More variety needed in business choices
There has been a lot of talk of a third grocery store opening and the only thing I can think is “why?”By John Weber, Worthington , May 30, 2008
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