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ST. PAUL — A nearly $1 billion proposal to fund state construction projects, ranging from trails to transit, launched Tuesday with its author calling it “inadequate” and a Republican who usually supports public works projects saying he could not vote for it. It was an unusual...

WORTHINGTON — Judie Wendt-Johnson said the Friends of the Auditorium is in a financial bind. “Over the last 17 years, I have been involved with the Friends of the Auditorium. I’ve witnessed a lot of wonderful things we have done for the auditorium and I want to continue that...

ST. PAUL — Minnesota students would be guaranteed school lunches if senators agree with a House vote. By 130-0, representatives Thursday approved pumping $3.5 million into the school lunch program. The action came after a February report showed some school districts refused to...

WORTHINGTON — With little discussion, the city council on Wednesday offered its support to the Nobles Home Initiative. Wednesday’s council meeting was a continuation of Monday’s regular meeting. However, with two council members absent Monday, there was no quorum. Therefore,...

On the first day of the 2014 Legislative Session, the Minnesota House approved legislation that helps address the propane supply shortage that is occurring throughout the state. Lawmakers agreed to appropriate $20 million to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LI-HEAP)...

WORTHINGTON -- The fall 2012 4-H Paper Clover Campaign will take place Sept. 19-30. Shoppers at the Worthington Tractor Supply Company (TSC) store will have the opportunity to support 4-H in Nobles County by purchasing paper clovers for a $1 or more at checkout. All funds raised will...

WORTHINGTON -- Sanford Hospice is offering a grief support group open to anyone who has experienced a loss through death. The group will meet from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 12 at Sanford Worthington Medical Center. Additionally, a training class is also being...

WORTHINGTON -- Another $31,000 of hospital sale proceeds was spent Monday night after Worthington City Council members approved a contribution to the regional storm water retention pond project under construction on the Worthington campus of Minnesota West Community and Technical...

WORTHINGTON -- Doug Magnus has become a stadium expert. The Republican Senator from Slayton has been highly involved in stadiums for both the Minnesota Twins and a football stadium for the University of Minnesota. So when the Vikings wanted a new home, they knew just where to...

DUNDEE -- A new sanitary sewer collection system is poised to get a boost in the Minnesota Legislature next month following a Wednesday meeting with a pair of state elected officials. Larry Howes, a Walker Republican and chair of the House Capital Investment Committee, along with...

SHELDON, Iowa -- The heat didn't stop 122 golfers from turning out July 18 at The Ridge Golf Club in Sioux Center, Iowa, for the 11th annual Village Northwest Unlimited Benefit Golf Tournament. More than $27,000 was raised at this year's event, which will be used to benefit the...

WORTHINGTON -- Time may be running out for the legislature to take up a proposed fee increase for hunting and fishing licenses in Minnesota, but the nearly 20 attendees at a public meeting Tuesday night in Worthington were encouraged to request a bill be introduced. Minnesota is...

LUVERNE -- Sanford Hospice Luverne will offer a Grief Support Group on Mondays for six weeks beginning April 5. Meetings will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. through May 10 in the Buffalo Ridge room at Sanford Hospital Luverne. For more information or to register, phone (507) 283-1805.