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Carnival controversy compromise

June 12, 2012 in The Osakis Review

The Osakis City Municipal Liquor Store has been busy preparing for the upcoming Osakis Festival on June 21 through 24.
Unbeknownst to store manager Julie Blair, another festival was busy making jovial plans for the same weekend right across the street.
Originally the idea of the Chamber of Commerce, a carnival geared toward teens was planned for Friday and Saturday night. Continue Reading

Tax abatement proposal still sparks controversy

November 8, 2011 in Worthington Daily Globe

County tables action to give idea more thought
WORTHINGTON After meeting with city and school board officials and having several discussions during board meetings, Nobles County Commissioners on Tuesday decided once again to delay a decision on an economic development proposal hoped to increase new home construction. Continue Reading

Jackson County ordinances spark debate

September 29, 2010 in Worthington Daily Globe

Three of four ordinances pass; one to be reconsidered
JACKSON A series of proposed county ordinances sparked controversy at a meeting of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, with the tobacco and curfew ordinances passing unanimously, the social host ordinance at a 3-2 vote and a park ordinance being sent back to the county parks board for re-examination. Continue Reading

New Emmer plan for server tips: Make them tax free

July 13, 2010 in West Central Tribune

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The latest twist in Republican Tom Emmer’s tangle with restaurant server tips is a proposal to eliminate income taxes on some tipped wages. Continue Reading