All-nighter
In final day of session, tax bill heads to passage, ice storm relief uncertainST. PAUL — The keystone of Minnesota Democrats’ budget plans, $2 billio...
WASO to deliver state premiere of musical
Next Thursday’s concert program also features Haydn symphonyWORTHINGTON — Thursday evening’s spring concert of the Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra...
Images: Event Center marks grand opening with gala
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Tradition, bond strong with Crailsheim visit
WORTHINGTON — For 66 years the sister-city relationship between Worthington and Crailsheim, Germany, has been going strong. That bond — the first made...
Dragonfly settles into historic Luverne space
LUVERNE — As customers recently strolled into Dragonfly, a new interior design business in downtown Luverne, they looked around in awe and exclaimed t...
5-year-old dies after being hit by vehicle
LAKEFIELD — A 5-year-old Worthington boy died Saturday after being hit by a motor vehicle.
RELATED CONTENTRead updates from Rep. Joe Schomacker
4:10 p.m. update Rep. Joe Schomacker reports on the final day of the 2013 legislative session.
RELATED CONTENTDragonfly settles into historic Luverne space
LUVERNE — As customers recently strolled into Dragonfly, a new interior design business in downtown Luverne, they looked around in awe and exclaimed that Margaret would be proud.
RELATED CONTENTAll-nighter
In final day of session, tax bill heads to passage, ice storm relief uncertain
ST. PAUL — The keystone of Minnesota Democrats’ budget plans, $2 billion in tax increases, was headed for final legislative passage while late Sunday a public works bill remained in doubt as time runs out in the 2013 legislative session.
Tradition, bond strong with Crailsheim visit
WORTHINGTON — For 66 years the sister-city relationship between Worthington and Crailsheim, Germany, has been going strong. That bond — the first made between the United States and Germany after World War II — is a source of pride for both cities.
RELATED CONTENTOutdoors, ag provisions include paint, bees and farmers
ST. PAUL — Paint will cost more and be recycled. Bees will be protected. Financially troubled farmers will be able to access state aid.
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WASO to deliver state premiere of musical
Next Thursday’s concert program also features Haydn symphony
WORTHINGTON — Thursday evening’s spring concert of the Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra (WASO) will make history.
Nobles County parks to reopen
WORTHINGTON — Nobles County Parks Director Jerry Braun said campgrounds at Fury’s Island and Maka Oicu will open today, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
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Column: Eric Holder's abdication
WASHINGTON — As the nation’s top law enforcement official, Eric Holder is privy to all kinds of sensitive information. But he seems to be proud of how little he knows.
Column: A trifecta with little payout
WASHINGTON — Folks, deep breath time. This is not the end of the Obama presidency. It’s a bad stretch with an unfortunate confluence of unfortunate events.
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5/19/13 at 2:08 PM
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