Worthington VFW Baseball: Confidence is the key to success
WORTHINGTON — In the game of baseball, there are many things that can be learn through practice and repetition. However, one of the most important components of a successful baseball player and a great baseball team is something that cannot be learned, but has to come from within.
Relay for Life event is Friday night at Nobles County Fairgrounds
Relay marking 100th birthday this year WORTHINGTON — Stacks of decorated luminarias, boxes of candles and piles of donated items are being organized ...
City of Worthington deemed in good financial shape
City's tax burden comparatively lower than many other state municipalities WORTHINGTON — The Worthington City Council learned the city’s finances wer...
All American Blood Drive slated for next Thursday
WORTHINGTON — To meet the need for blood and blood products, Sanford Worthington, the Daily Globe, Ground Round, Holiday Inn Express and Radio Works w...
Bring items, get cash
Collectors Roadshow visiting Worthington WORTHINGTON — The Worthington area has another golden opportunity to cash in on whatever valuables may be hi...
Relay for Life event is Friday night at Nobles County Fairgrounds
Relay marking 100th birthday this year
WORTHINGTON — Stacks of decorated luminarias, boxes of candles and piles of donated items are being organized for the 17th annual American Cancer Society Nobles County Relay for Life event Friday night at the fairgrounds in Worthington.
All American Blood Drive slated for next Thursday
WORTHINGTON — To meet the need for blood and blood products, Sanford Worthington, the Daily Globe, Ground Round, Holiday Inn Express and Radio Works will host the Annual All American Blood Drive from 11:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 27 at the Ground Round Grill and Bar.
RELATED CONTENTCity of Worthington deemed in good financial shape
City's tax burden comparatively lower than many other state municipalities
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington City Council learned the city’s finances were in good shape during last week’s council meeting.
Ag land values increase 36 percent
Few changes made to individual valuations
WORTHINGTON — While no one appeared in person before the Nobles County Board of Equalization Tuesday night, commissioners took action on half a dozen requests to lower values on properties. The recommendations came after individuals appeared before their local board of adjustment earlier this year.
Iowa man dies in car-vs.-semi accident
ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa — The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office investigated a semi-vs.-car accident at 5:06 p.m. Tuesday at A52 (260th Street) and K30 (Elmwood Avenue).
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Collectors Roadshow visiting Worthington
WORTHINGTON — The Worthington area has another golden opportunity to cash in on whatever valuables may be hiding in their homes this week.
Luverne girl wins teen pageant
LUVERNE — Jazmine Olson of Luverne was recently crowned Miss Minnesota USA Teen in the USA Ambassador Pageant. She is the daughter of Denise and Mike Olson.
RELATED CONTENTMinnesota to open German trade office
ST. PAUL — Minnesota plans to open a European trade office. Gov. Mark Dayton on Wednesday announced the office will be in Dusseldorf-Cologne, Germany.
RELATED CONTENTHouse likely to extend farm bill debate
A U.S. House vote on new federal farm policy may not come until next week.
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Editorial: Old pool site dives into library mix
The emergence of Worthington’s old outdoor pool site as a potential location for a new Nobles County Library is — as Nobles County Commissioner Bob Demuth said Tuesday — a development to get “excited” about.
RELATED CONTENTColumn: All cheers for surveillance
WASHINGTON — The Founders created a system of checks and balances. Those overseeing the nation’s spying have switched to a system of cheers and bouquets.
Column: Fertility rites
WASHINGTON — Distilled to a slogan, politics of late goes something like this: “I’m more fertile than you are.”
Column: Metadata mining is mega awful
AUSTIN, Texas — It’s good to know that our friendly, über-secret National Security Agency is out there every day, protecting our freedom. By violating it.
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THE FLENSBURG FILES2013 Flood Aftermath: What's next?
Here are some good news and bad news with regards to the Great Flood of 2013: We'll start off with the good news, first: the giant wave of floodwaters of the Elbe and Danube Rivers have entered thei...
6/20/13 at 6:50 AM
FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANYForum hosts open house to celebrate remodeled Fifth Floor, new homes for departments
FARGO, N.D. - The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and other company employees today were encouraged to get out of their seats, go on a little travel adventure and meet their upstairs neighbors. Lured from t...
6/19/13 at 4:41 PM
CAPITOL CHATTER103 amendments push farm bill debate
A U.S. House vote on new federal farm policy may not come until next week. With 103 amendments to be debated after a late start on Wednesday, it appeared it would be difficult to meet todays 3 p.m. de...
6/19/13 at 4:37 PM
OH LOOK! A SHINY THINGStatute of Limitations on Genocide?
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6/19/13 at 10:00 AM
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