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01/11/2026

Bluejays downed in men's basketball; Worthington girls hockey team earns dominating win; Trojans basketball teams defeated; WHS wrestlers compete in Marshall. Also includes area prep roundup from weekend.

The third-ranked Minnesota West Lady Jays women's basketball team knocked off top-rated Anoka-Ramsey on the Golden Rams' court Saturday, overcoming an early 12-point deficit to win 62-59.The Lady Jays trailed 27-15 in the second quarter before rallying to get within 32-28 by halftime. They took a 42...

01/10/2026

10th Avenue was last reconstructed in 1997 and exhibits significant cracking, rutting, and drainage issues.

The Worthington City Council is scheduled during its Monday meeting to receive reports and order a hearing on the planned 10th Avenue and Tower Street reconstruction project.Council members last month passed a resolution to order a feasibility report on the project. The proposed project includes ful...

01/09/2026

There were 76 reports of burglary in 2025, compared to a 2024 total of 125.

The Worthington Police Department is reporting that 2025 was a good year for the city, with the crime rate for many crimes being much lower than 2024.Statistics compiled by the department include the following:11 criminal sexual conduct reports in 2025, compared to 27 the previous year; 61 threats r...

01/09/2026

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01/09/2026

Applications are being accepted through Feb. 14.

Southwest Minnesota residents with an idea to strengthen sustainability in their community can now apply for partnership support from the University of Minnesota Extension Southwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (Southwest RSDP).Southwest RSDP supports local innovation by connecting c...

01/09/2026

Trojan girls and boys hockey teams each shut out by New Ulm. Also includes WHS wrestling results and area prep roundup.

Minnesota West will be on the road Saturday for a pair of basketball games against nationally ranked Anoka-Ramsey.The Bluejay men, now 9-7 this season following a 99-72 Wednesday night home win over Minnesota State-Fergus Falls, had lost their previous four games — the last three without injured l...

01/08/2026

"We feel it is important to address a social media post that circulated yesterday and today ..."

Worthington Independent School District 518 Superintendent Joel Heitkamp on Thursday afternoon issued a statement about alleged local Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity.Wrote Heitkamp: "We feel it is important to address a social media post that circulated yesterday and today regardi...

01/08/2026

All those donating blood will receive a $20 Kwik Trip gift card as a thank you gift.

The annual Luverne Heroes Behind the Badges blood drive is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19 at Sanford Luverne Medical Center, located at 1600 N. Kniss Ave.This friendly competition between Luverne EMS, Fire Department and law enforcement will impact the commu...

01/08/2026

Trojan gymnastics team gets Tuesday night win over Marshall; WHS wrestling squad defeated by Windom-Mountain Lake.

The Minnesota West women's and men's basketball teams recorded a home sweep Wednesday over Minnesota State-Fergus Falls to begin the conference season. The Lady Jays earned a dominating 100-51 win over the Spartans, and the Bluejay men followed that by easily beating Fergus Falls 99-72.In the women'...

01/08/2026

FORWARD Worthington on Wednesday morning hosted a Capital Conservations event that featured comments from District 21 Sen. Bill Weber, District 21A Rep. Joe Schomacker and District 21B Rep. Marj Fogelman. The three area Republican lawmakers talked about the fraud allegations that have led to Gov. Tim Walz's decision to not seek a third term in office.

Weber commented during the event that he usually tries to be non-partisan at these forums, but this would be a different occasion. Hear more by visiting https://www.myradioworks.net/podcasts (click on 451).

01/07/2026

The Nobles County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday in regular session.

Commissioner Chris Dybevick noted that it was the first meeting of the team, and the board had to take multiple state-mandated actions. Commissioners elected their chairman of the board and their vice chair, and Dybevick said he was honored to be elected as the chair for 2026. The vice chair is now Robert Demuth Jr., who was also recognized on Tuesday for his 15 years of service for Nobles County.

Hear much more about Tuesday's commissioners meeting by visiting https://www.myradioworks.net/podcasts (click on 450).

01/07/2026

Eagle girls score 72 in first half to beat Trojans; WHS hockey teams both defeated. Also includes area prep scores from both Monday and Tuesday.

The visiting Windom Eagles boys basketball team, which defeated Worthington by 18 points just last week, played a neck-and-neck game with the Trojans on Tuesday night and earned a 54-52 victory.The Eagles, who won their fourth in a row and improved to 6-6 on the season, led 30-18 in the latter stage...