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DSU has drop in staff satisfaction: Results of survey show employees want training, leadership improvement

December 21, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

Dickinson State University has room for improvement, according to the results of a recent internal campus quality survey. Continue Reading

County approves new policies to boost employee morale

December 18, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON Tuesday morning marked the final Nobles County board meeting for outgoing commissioners David Benson, Diane Thier and Vern Leistico, and while there were well wishes, a break for birthday cupcakes for Leistico and a bit of reflection on the trio’s combined 38 years of public service, there was also much work to be done. Continue Reading

Longtime city employee feted

October 23, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON Worthington Mayor Alan Oberloh has issued a proclamation that Friday will be Jim Laffrenzen Day in the city. Continue Reading

Good help can be hard to find in Dickinson area

September 25, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

The lure of the oil field and higher wages combined with a general lack of work ethic have caused staffing issues for several area businesses. Continue Reading

Woman pleads guilty to stealing from Bemidji employer

September 14, 2012 in West Central Tribune

BEMIDJI, Minn. A former employee of Beltrami Industrial Services has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $380,000 from the company. Continue Reading

No help means no business: Excel Cleaners shutting down; owners cite employee retention challenges as cause

September 12, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

People in and around Dickinson will soon need to travel a much longer distance for their dry cleaning needs. Continue Reading

MBI plans training facility: Zoning Board approves land rezone near Belfield; some residents protest

August 30, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

Despite protests from residents, Stark County’s Planning and Zoning Board on Thursday approved a request to rezone 78 acres of land from agricultural to industrial near Belfield, which is planned for purchase to construct a training and employee housing unit for Missouri Basin Inc. Energy Services. Continue Reading

Lyon County investigates employee misconduct

July 22, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa In two separate cases, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has filed criminal charges against county employees. Continue Reading

Stark County, Dickinson partner for officer housing

June 5, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

Stark County and Dickinson will partner for licensed law enforcement in an area that is having trouble keeping and recruiting officers because of unaffordable and unavailable housing. Continue Reading

City employee retires after 43 years of service

January 11, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON Steve DeGroot started his summer job in 1968 at the Public Works Department for the City of Worthington while waiting for classes to begin at the Jackson vocational school. Forty-three years later, DeGroot is calling it quits as he retires this Friday. Continue Reading