LIFESTYLE

Tough cookie: Ashley Hoefker is 'elite' seller in annual Girl Scout drive

WORTHINGTON — Like any good saleswoman, Ashley Hoefker is well-versed in her product line. She can rattle off all the varieties of Girl Scout cookies and give a succinct description of each one. “When you’re younger, you have the cuteness factor going for you,” said Ashley, the daughter of Kenneth and Ellen Hoefker of Worthington, explaining that as she got older it was more important to be knowledgeable of her product and incorporate other sales tactics.

By Beth Rickers , February 23, 2013

Out & About: Feb. 22-March 9

Friday, Feb. 22 River Hills Home & Lifestyles Show, 10 .a.m. to 9 p.m., River Hills Mall, Mankato. Bullhead Feed, sponsored by St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church Youth Group, serving fish, au gratin potatoes, baked beans and bread, 4 p.m. until gone, St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, Fulda. Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, serving deep-fried fish, potato, beans, assorted salads, bread, juice and coffee, 5 to 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1105 Second Ave., Worthington. Spaghetti Supper, serving all-you-can-eat pasta, garlic bread and coffee, 5 to 8 p.m. or until gone, Eagles Club, 205 Oxford St., Worthington. CSI Entertainment Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight, Eagles Club, 205 Oxford St., Worthington.

February 21, 2013

Looking Back - 1988: Six-car crash slows Interstate 90 traffic

A weekly look back at regional history

By Jane Turpin Moore , February 20, 2013

Worthington's N.A. Call, and a grisly tale from winter 1897

Editor’s note: The following article was originally published in the Nobles County Historical Society newsletter. It appears here with the author’s permission.

By Justin Stevenson, Special to the Daily Globe , February 20, 2013

Column: Miss big snowstorms? Think back to '75

WORTHINGTON — Residents of southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa do not make light of blizzards, nor do they mock stories from people who are overtaken by blizzards.

By Ray Crippen , February 16, 2013

In the footsteps of Jesus: Local group makes pilgrimage to Holy Land

WORTHINGTON — While floating in a boat on the sea of Galilee, they envisioned the sight of Jesus walking on water. They collected rocks from the Valley of Elah, the place where David slew Goliath. In the waters of the Jordan River, they were baptized. They prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane.

By Beth Rickers , February 16, 2013

Out & About: Feb. 15-March 1

Friday, Feb. 15 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, serving deep-fried fish, potato, beans, assorted salads, bread, juice and coffee, 5 to 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1105 Second Ave., Worthington. Valentine’s Dinner, serving prime rib au jus or baked cod fillet, twice-baked potatoes, vegetable medley, breads and desserts prepared by local chefs, doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m., Historic Dayton House, 1311 Fourth Ave., Worthington. Phone 727-1311 for reservations.

February 14, 2013

Looking Back: 1963 - Ken Thompson is top young calf feeder

A weekly look back at regional history

By Jane Turpin Moore , February 13, 2013

Seeing red: Cupcakes are sweet treat for Valentine's Day

My fascination with Red Velvet cake started when I saw the movie “Steel Magnolias.” Aficionados of that flick (I have a couple of friends who can recite whole stretches of dialogue) will recall that the groom’s cake at Shelby’s wedding was Red Velvet made into the shape of a giant armadillo.

By Beth Rickers , February 11, 2013

Exchanging lives: Three European students spend school year in Worthington

WORTHINGTON — Parting from one’s comfortable, familiar life and family for the better part of a year isn’t something every teenager is willing to do. But Flora Csete, Dario Bartelmess and Emilie Nordbo made that bold choice, opting to let their adventurous sides take over while they temporarily left their native countries of Hungary, Germany and Norway, respectively, to experience a taste of the United States.

By Jane Turpin Moore , February 09, 2013

Broadway hit packs plenty of star power

NEW YORK — During a recent weekend in New York, we were fortunate to see a “hot ticket” Broadway show, “The Heiress,” a revival of the 1947 drama, its popular success now due to current star power with Dan Stevens, Jessica Chastain and David Strathairn in the lead roles.

By Katherine Hedeen , February 08, 2013

Out & About: Feb. 8-28

Friday, Feb. 8 Chocolate Tasting Affair, a fundraiser for the Slayton Public Library featuring fudge, other chocolate treats and live entertainment, 2 to 6 p.m., Dinehart-Holt House, Slayton. Hauntings & History Program, featuring Adrian Lee, author of “Mysterious Minnesota: Digging Up the Ghostly Past at 13 Haunted Sites,” 7:30 p.m., Fireside Room, Super 8 Motel, 2205 U.S. 71, Jackson. Singles Dance, music by DJ Donnie, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., American Legion, Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Note change of location.

February 07, 2013

1963: New church under construction in Worthington

A weekly look back at regional history

By Jane Turpin Moore , February 06, 2013

Column: There's a sale on Worthington's 10th Street!

WORTHINGTON — Macy’s department store in downtown St. Paul — St. Paul’s last downtown department store — has hired a liquidator. Macy’s will be emptied and closed forever by the time a new summer settles over Minnesota.

By Ray Crippen , February 02, 2013

Scrapbook from Nam: 1960 WHS graduate shares memories of war in book

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — It’s been 45 years since Art De Groot served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Despite the passage of time, the memories of what he experienced and witnessed there are still vivid. After many years of debating the wisdom of doing so, Art wrote down those memories and recently published a book, “Bu Ku Kilo: One Vietnam Vet’s Reflections.”

By Beth Rickers , February 02, 2013