HOUSING
'Cash in the bank doesn't grow your community'
During the Worthington City Council meeting Monday night, the members werepresentedwith an opportunity. That opportunity was to loan $600,000 to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Southwest ...
Posted on 4/9/13 at 12:05 PM
Group wants more state money to curb homelessness
By Danielle Killey Jen Peterson and her three young children left their home with no place to go when it got to be unsafe. My kids and I became homeless fleeing a marriage that had become dangerou...
Posted on 3/7/13 at 6:17 PM
Worthington in the News
Lately, southwest Minnesota has cropped up a lot in a variety of online locales. Here are a few instances: An article from the Pioneer Press featuring Gary Crippen, a retired appellate judge, who...
Posted on 1/20/10 at 1:00 PM
1944: Worthington's Housing Shortage
Worthington has had a shortage of housing before, as this 1944 editorial shows. Next post at 9 a.m....
Posted on 9/4/09 at 12:00 AM
Worthington faces housing crunch
Study cites growing need for apartments and homesWORTHINGTON — There is still a major lack of housing in Worthington. A recently-completed study showed the need for places to live in town is more than it was during a study done four years ago.
By Aaron Hagen , April 25, 2013
Editorial: If you build it ...
By Daily Globe , April 10, 2013
Jackson tries to address housing inadequacies
JACKSON — Like many other thriving small towns, Jackson is exploring options to address a lack of affordable housing and rental units, especially for middle income earners.By Alyson Buschena , March 12, 2013
Group wants more money to curb homelessness
By Danielle Killey , March 07, 2013
City of Worthington to host meeting on development program
WORTHINGTON — In conjunction with the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership (SWMHP), the city of Worthington is applying for Small Cities Development Program funds.
By Aaron Hagen , February 01, 2013
Randy Thompson now leading Worthington's HRA
WORTHINGTON — Though in his new role as executive director of the Worthington Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) for little more than a week, Randy Thompson is well aware of the challenges facing people in need of affordable housing
By Julie Buntjer , January 03, 2013
Letter: Income increases could help ease housing woes
I read the articles regarding rental housing problems in Worthington with great interest. I have been in the rental business for nearly 35 years, and I feel I can answer some of the mayor’s questions.By Jerry Vajgrt, Worthington , December 22, 2012
Housing commissioner talks options
WORTHINGTON — In a public forum Wednesday, Minnesota Housing Commissioner Mary Tingerthal said the local housing problem can’t be solved all at once.
By Aaron Hagen , December 19, 2012
Moving forward on local housing
Commissioner of Housing to visit Worthington todayWORTHINGTON — Having a lack of housing has been an issue for the city of Worthington for a long time.
By Aaron Hagen , December 18, 2012
No room at the inn
Lack of housing affects employees, employers alikeEditor's note: This is part two of a three-part series on housing in Worthington. The third story will be published in Wednesday's edition.
WORTHINGTON — When Erick Baumgart moved into Worthington, he couldn’t find a place to live.
By Aaron Hagen , December 17, 2012
Housing remains big issue in Worthington
Vacancy rates at zero percent in rental propertiesWORTHINGTON — With very limited options for rental housing within Worthington, being able to keep up with the demand of a growing community has been nearly impossible.
By Aaron Hagen , December 16, 2012
Editorial: A win for public health
A letter to the editor published in Wednesday’s Daily Globe outlined an initiative worthy of celebrating.By Daily Globe , December 13, 2012
Letter: Congratulations to HRA on smoke-free housing
On Wednesday, Dec. 12, the Worthington Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will be celebrating the implementation of its smoke-free housing policy.By Cheryl Avenel-Navara, Southwest C.H.I.P. member, Worthington , December 12, 2012
Editorial: Housing needs to be a priority
News that new Worthington housing is in the works is good, but it will be better once this project — and hopefully, others like it — becomes finalized.By Daily Globe , September 27, 2012
New housing in the works
Construction may begin in the spring if project moves forwardWORTHINGTON — With multiple waiting lists filled with names of people looking for housing in Worthington, efforts are under way once again to respond to the demand.
By Julie Buntjer , September 25, 2012
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