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Helpful smile in the library aisle: Jo Haugan retires after 36 1/2 years amid the books
WORTHINGTON — Jo Haugan never set out to be a librarian. It was more of an accidental career, something she fell into but resolved to make the best o...
Pain at the pump - some feel travel is declining as gas prices soar
WORTHINGTON — After a winter of fairly steady prices, the cost of a gallon of gas has jumped as the Memorial Day holiday nears.
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WORTHINGTON — It has been days since the Minnesota Legislature adjourned for the year, and yet county officials are still trying to figure out how the decisions of political leaders will impact local governments.
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WORTHINGTON — Jo Haugan never set out to be a librarian. It was more of an accidental career, something she fell into but resolved to make the best of for the duration — which turned out to be more than 36 years. She joined the staff of the Nobles County Library on Sept. 20, 1976, and will officially retire on the last day of this month.
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Many businesses to close for Memorial Day holiday
WORTHINGTON — Many local businesses will be closed Monday in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Final debris pass begins Tuesday
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Worthington's well watch update for May 25
WORTHINGTON — As of Friday, the static water level on Worthington’s Well 26 was 27 feet, 8 inches. Ninety percent of this week’s 10-year average for that well is 22 feet, seven inches.
Capital Chatter: Democrats celebrate sending schools more money
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Column: We've come a long, long way from dollar deals
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Column: Future possibilities are as endless as our cornfields
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