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Letter: Donations critical for Habitat home

April 29, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

Southwestern Minnesota Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce that we are “breaking ground” for our new home to be built at 213 E. Bishop, Luverne. Continue Reading

Editorial: Cottage gets support

April 3, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

In front of the 400 people attending Sunset Hospice Cottage’s eighth annual fundraiser Tuesday night, Tom Fagerness gave a testimonial and spoke of the final days of his mother’s life. Continue Reading

Community rallies around baby battling birth defects

February 1, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

Infant son of Hills couple has been in Michigan hospital since birth
HILLS Even before his birth, little Kaden VandenBerg was a fighter.
He beat the odds when doctors doubted he’d survive to full-term in his mother’s womb, he arrived by C-section in stable condition and he’s proved to not just his parents, but to medical professionals as well, that he is a fighting miracle. Continue Reading

Local dentists aim to Give Kids a Smile

January 30, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

National event connects dentists with children in need of oral care
WORTHINGTON Two Worthington dental offices will be giving back this Friday during the National Give Kids a Smile Day. The program provides free dental services to children who don’t otherwise have access to care because they don’t have insurance or money to pay for necessary work. Continue Reading

Benefit planned for victims of December Round Lake fire

January 29, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

ROUND LAKE When fire ravaged through their trailer house on the morning of Dec. 12, Bill and Maureen Swain and their 15-year-old son, Jimmy, lost not just their home, but all of their belongings and their beloved five-year-old Pomeranian. Continue Reading

Letter: Operation Christmas Child expresses gratitude

January 23, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

I wanted to write to thank fellow Worthington residents who generously gave of their time and means to help impact thousands of hurting kids this Christmas. Continue Reading

United Way of Nobes County meets its goal

January 8, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

Organization surpasses target of $150,000
WORTHINGTON Through multiple fundraisers and the help of numerous local businesses and individuals, the United Way of Nobles County has reached this year’s fundraising goal of $150,000 earlier than expected. Continue Reading

Former Slayton couple invests in a nation’s future

January 4, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

Steve and Nancy Laible work to offer hope to children of Bangladesh
SLAYTON Steve and Nancy Laible, a retired couple who now live in New Brighton, found a passion in 2002 that has led them around the globe. Continue Reading

Letter: Generosity made Christmas special for senior residents

January 1, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

On behalf of the residents of South Shore and Crossroads Care Centers in Worthington, I would like to thank the Worthington United Methodist Church, Bedford Industries, Pat Grimmius and the employees of both care centers for making our residents’ Christmas special through your generous gifts to our residents. Continue Reading

Worthington’s Red Kettle campaign sets new record

December 28, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON Worthington shoppers were in a giving spirit this Christmas season, filling up Salvation Army Red Kettles in the community to the tune of $17,907.36 a new local record. Continue Reading