State politics, local issues
Disaster relief, taxes, bonding crucial to areaWORTHINGTON — It took until the final hours of the 2013 legislative session, but disaster relief funds ...
Minnesota West given $55,000 gift
Donation will go towards Center for Health and WellnessWORTHINGTON — The Minnesota West Foundation is off to an excellent start with its fundraising f...
State politics, local issues
Disaster relief, taxes, bonding crucial to area
WORTHINGTON — It took until the final hours of the 2013 legislative session, but disaster relief funds for southwest Minnesota were finally approved.
Minnesota West given $55,000 gift
Donation will go towards Center for Health and Wellness
WORTHINGTON — The Minnesota West Foundation is off to an excellent start with its fundraising for the Center for Health and Fitness.
Democrats achieve much in 2013 Legislature, but some goals elusive
ST. PAUL — There is little doubt the 2013 Minnesota Legislature will be remembered for its historic vote to allow gay marriage and a $2 billion tax increase.
RELATED CONTENTCounty board accepts Balster’s retirement
WORTHINGTON — After 37 years with Nobles County, Auditor-Treasurer Sharon Balster is retiring. During their board meeting Tuesday morning, commissioners accepted her retirement, effective June 30. Balster did not attend the meeting.
RELATED CONTENTSummer dance camp next week
MARSHALL — Prairie Dance Alliance of Southwestern Minnesota will host its 21st annual summer dance camp Tuesday through June 1 at Southwest Minnesota State University.
RELATED CONTENTTheater workshops are next week
WORTHINGTON — Luverne Seifert and Darcy Engen, co-artistic directors of a site-specific traveling theater collaborative that brings professional and community actors together to perform in plays, will be offering three free voice and performance workshops for community actors ages 16 and up.
RELATED CONTENTRain helps contain 7,100-acre grass fire
PARK RAPIDS (Forum News Service) — A 7,100-acre grass fire that consumed 64 buildings last week is contained. Weekend rains helped departments get the fire under control.
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