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"I got a second chance to live, to be a father, to be a husband and a producing human being," says Steven Hylbak, who wears the most important hat from his collection in his Apple Valley home on Dec. 12. Hylbak, who survived a brain aneurysm while in his early 30s, is known as "The Hat Man" for the crazy hats he wears around town. Scott Takushi / St. Paul Pioneer Press

People Dec 30th 2019 - 12am

Minnesota ‘Hat Man’ wears crazy hats, makes people smile

Tamera Erickson will retire Dec. 31 after 38 years of service to the Jackson County Library System. (Tim Middagh/The Globe)

People Dec 12th 2019 - 7am

Erickson ready to move to next chapter as she retires from Jackson County Library System

2011 Worthington High School graduate Martha Omot is serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in Quantico, Va. (Special to The Globe)

People Dec 7th 2019 - 5am

From one team to another

Jamie Johnson (center) said her family has been supportive of her decision to serve in the Marines. (Submitted photo)

People Dec 1st 2019 - 7am

WHS grad overcoming obstacles in military service

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For the Record: Jan. 22, 2020

YMCA Executive Director and CEO Andy Johnson will retire Jan. 15 after leading the local YMCA for more than 20 years. (Tim Middagh / The Globe)

Community Nov 30th 2019 - 5am

As retirement nears, Johnson reflects on career with YMCA

Officer Chris Hillesheim (left), Casey Hertz and Gene Lais received Lifesaving Awards during Monday night's city council meeting. (Leah Ward / The Globe)

People Nov 27th 2019 - 5am

'A life would have been lost'

Three Osceola County deputies were honored for saving the lives of two local men, who were present for the award ceremony. From left: Deputy Zane Roberts, Charlie Klaassen, Deputy Tyler Bos, Gary Iedema, Sgt. Matt Julius. (Leah Ward / The Globe)

People Nov 15th 2019 - 7am

Osceola County officers honored with Lifesaving Awards

Jake Hergott proposed to Alicia Darling on July 22. The pair plan a July 2020 wedding, which will be the third in Darling’s family in a 13-month period. (Andrea Kreykes/Lark Photo & Video)

Lifestyle Nov 4th 2019 - 8am

A Darling year for weddings

Keith Erickson (right) helps a Luverne resident search Jerry Benson's collection for the perfect book. (Leah Ward / The Globe)

People Oct 26th 2019 - 8am

Books, the best medicine

Fern Anderson stands in the den of her Ecumen Meadows apartment in Worthington with a small portion of her collection of baseball memorabilia. (Ryan McGaughey / The Globe)

Lifestyle Oct 21st 2019 - 8am

For love of the game

Julia Berger stands behind the concession stand at Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center, one of several organizations to which she donates a significant portion of her time and talents. (Ryan McGaughey/The Globe)

Lifestyle Oct 21st 2019 - 7am

Busy Berger gives back

Karen Finne is the newest recipient of the Minnesota Genealogical Society's Pioneer Explorer Award. She was recognized Saturday for her work in digitizing family history records. (Leah Ward / The Globe)

History Oct 8th 2019 - 1pm

Murray County historian awarded for genealogical work

Rick Von Holdt has personally put 200 miles on this 1938 fire engine during his service with the Worthington Fire Department. (Leah Ward / The Globe)

People Sep 25th 2019 - 7am

Von Holdt prepares to leave WFD chief post

Abraham Algadi has served as the Executive Director of the WREDC since 2013.

Business Sep 7th 2019 - 8am

Algadi steps down from WREDC to pursue new opportunity

Daniel Bernstrom is proud to be a Minnesota West bluejay, where he teaches English while continuing to write children's books. (Alyssa Sobotka / The Globe)

Education Sep 7th 2019 - 7am

A new vision on life

Larry Lang is shown in a promotional photo for the documentary "The Ringmaster." (Special to The Globe)

People Aug 28th 2019 - 7am

Birthday fundraiser for Larry Lang aims to give back

Jim Schneider poses with his medals at the Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes in Miami, Florida. (Submitted photo)

People Aug 24th 2019 - 8am

Retired HL-O teacher to run 109 miles for charity

Pamela Bastien and Sheldon Schmitt have each written a novel and went on a book tour together. (Leah Ward / The Globe)

People Aug 17th 2019 - 8am

Sibling authors stop at Murray County Fair on book tour

People Aug 17th 2019 - 7am

‘He was God’s light:’ Leuthold leaves faith-filled legacy

Carter Kracht's innovative photo won reserve champion at the Pipestone County Fair. (Leah Ward / The Globe)

People Aug 3rd 2019 - 9am

Kracht's photo takes home ribbon

Jeremiah Cromie began his new role as Worthington City Planner June 27. (Leah Ward / The Globe)

Government and Politics Jul 17th 2019 - 8am

Cromie begins work as city planner

Brant Aderman (center) visited Worthington Tuesday to offer comfort to the Martin and Engelkis families. (Tim Middagh / The Globe)

People Jul 13th 2019 - 8am

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