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Long grass an issue in small towns

DICKINSON, N.D. - Long grass is an ongoing battle in area small cities, officials say. Not only does it create an eyesore but it poses health risks, said Rex Herring, Southwest District Health Unit environmental health practitioner.

By Ashley Martin, The Dickinson Press , August 09, 2010

Data shows dozens of oil spills in northern Minnesota over 30 years

DULUTH — As the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee awaits federal data on Enbridge pipeline spills, the News Tribune has obtained records from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that show dozens of oil spills in northern Minnesota over the past 30 years, dating back to when the company was Duluth-based Lakehead Pipeline.

By John Myers, Duluth News Tribune , August 09, 2010

Fraternity brothers paddling for a cure

BROOKINGS, S.D. – He has never gone more than eight miles at a time in a canoe, but Lake Wilson native Mark York isn’t letting that stop him from taking on the adventure of a lifetime.

May 16, 2010

New firearms law takes effect Monday

PIPESTONE — Effective Monday, a change in federal law will allow people who can legally possess firearms under federal, Minnesota and local laws to carry firearms in Pipestone National Monument, according to National Monument Superintendent Glen Livermont.

By Daily Globe , February 18, 2010

Mississippi dreaming: Hoffman shares quest of paddling from Itasca to New Orleans

MINNETONKA — Gary Hoffman remembers clearly the first time he voiced aloud his desire to canoe the length of the Mississippi River. “When I was a little boy and had gone up to Itasca, that’s probably when my dreaming began, but I began to vocalize it in the early ’70s,” he reflected. “I can remember sitting at Monticello on the river bank with my wife and two young kids, and we saw a couple of guys paddling by. I asked them where they were headed, and they said New Orleans. I turned to (wife) Jacqui and said, ‘Someday I’m going to do that.’”

By Beth Rickers , January 09, 2010

Editorial: Pay attention to lake

Ask anyone what Worthington’s biggest asset is, and the most common response would likely be “Lake Okabena.”

By Daily Globe , July 24, 2009

Too many frogs lands Iowa man in jail

MUSCASTINE, Iowa (AP) — A Muscatine man is being accused of having too many bullfrogs.

By ASSOCIATED PRESS , June 16, 2009

Arts on the Shore adds fun element to festivities

WORTHINGTON — Although the windsurfers wished the breeze would pick up, visitors to the Worthington Windsurfers Regatta and Unvarnished Music Festival found the weather perfect for watching a variety of band perform, strolling along Sailboard Beach and checking out the fun foods served by vendors.

June 15, 2009

Brief: Operation Military Kids summer camps

WORTHINGTON — Two summer camping opportunities are available to Minnesota youths through Operation Military Kids.

By Daily Globe , June 11, 2009

Brief: State park to host open house

CURRIE — The Friends of Lake Shetek State Park will sponsor a pork burger feed during the Lake Shetek State Park open house Sunday.

By Daily Globe , June 04, 2009

Winds, dryness contribute to Minn. fires

BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) – High winds and dry conditions helped spark several fires in Minnesota on Wednesday.

By Associated Press , May 21, 2009

State to hit lights to save birds

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A new Minnesota law aims to protect migrating birds from nighttime collisions with buildings.

By Associated Press , May 19, 2009

Signs of spring

May 07, 2009

Brief: ‘Boots On’ summer camps scheduled

WORTHINGTON — Young people who are currently impacted by a deployment, or who have a loved one in the military, are invited to participate in five summer camping opportunities in Minnesota through Operation Military Kids.

By Daily Globe , May 05, 2009

Groups to beautify parks, lake Saturday

Volunteers needed to help collect trash, debris
WORTHINGTON — Worthington’s Early Risers Kiwanis group and the Lake Okabena Improvement Association are calling on all volunteers to help beautify the community’s parks and clean up trash around Lake Okabena and Whiskey Ditch on Saturday morning.

By Julie Buntjer , April 30, 2009