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Old pool site re-emerges as contender for new library location

Old pool site re-emerges as contender for new library location

Public information planned for next month on four possible sites WORTHINGTON — The former outdoor swimming pool site in Worthington has resurfaced as...

Recent rains could get us all bugged out

Recent rains could get us all bugged out

Heavy mosquito, tick numbers are a good possibility WORTHINGTON — Summer’s finally here, and so are the bugs....

Oberloh to be honored by League of Minnesota Cities

Oberloh to be honored by League of Minnesota Cities

WORTHINGTON — A few weeks ago, Worthington Mayor Alan Oberloh got an interesting email from Betsy Hodges, a Minneapolis City Council member. ...

Central Elementary memorial to be completed

Central Elementary memorial to be completed

WORTHINGTON — Worthington’s Central Elementary school may be wiped off the map forever, but a permanent commemoration of its existence will be finishe...

District 518 school board talks hockey

District 518 school board talks hockey

Dwindling numbers could bring end to girls' program WORTHINGTON — During its regular meeting Tuesday, the District 518 school board spent more time o...

Old pool site re-emerges as contender for new library location

Old pool site re-emerges as contender for new library location

Public information planned for next month on four possible sites
WORTHINGTON — The former outdoor swimming pool site in Worthington has resurfaced as a surprise option in the ongoing discussions regarding construction of a new branch of the Nobles County Library.

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District 518 school board talks hockey

District 518 school board talks hockey

Dwindling numbers could bring end to girls' program
WORTHINGTON — During its regular meeting Tuesday, the District 518 school board spent more time on girls hockey than any other topic.

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Recent rains could get us all bugged out

Recent rains could get us all bugged out

Heavy mosquito, tick numbers are a good possibility
WORTHINGTON — Summer’s finally here, and so are the bugs.

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Oberloh to be honored by League of Minnesota Cities

Oberloh to be honored by League of Minnesota Cities

WORTHINGTON — A few weeks ago, Worthington Mayor Alan Oberloh got an interesting email from Betsy Hodges, a Minneapolis City Council member.

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Central Elementary memorial to be completed

Central Elementary memorial to be completed

WORTHINGTON — Worthington’s Central Elementary school may be wiped off the map forever, but a permanent commemoration of its existence will be finished this summer.

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Bids awarded for Nobles County projects

WORTHINGTON — In the midst of year two of a three-year project to upgrade and improve the Nobles County Government Center facilities, Nobles County commissioners on Tuesday awarded a bid to Doom & Cuypers Construction Inc. of Marshall.

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Food stamps take center stage in farm bill debate

Food stamps take center stage in farm bill debate

ST. PAUL - Food stamps are at the same time the biggest hurdle to enacting federal farm policy and a necessary part of passing the farm bill.

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Nobles County 4-H offers Day Camp

Nobles County 4-H offers Day Camp

WORTHINGTON — The Nobles County 4-H program will offer a Wildlife Academy 4-H Day Camp from 8 a.m. to noon July 9 at Chautauqua Park, Worthington.

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Looking Back: 1963 - Rural Luverne resident is dairy princess

A weekly look back at regional history

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Column: Think this year's ice storm was bad? 1896's may have been worse

WORTHINGTON — In the wake of April’s calamitous ice storm, few likely knew of the icy precedent that befell Worthington and the surrounding area almost 117 years ago.

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