MINNESOTA - Lawmakers today introduced a bill that would legalize gay marriage in Minnesota. The event officially launched Round 2 of debate in the state over same-sex marriage. Last year, state voters rejected a measure that would have cemented a ban on gay marriage in Minnesota’s constitution. But gay marriage remains illegal in the state. Gov. Mark Dayton in his state of the state address last month voiced support for gay marriage, signaling he would sign the measure. If approved, gay marriage ceremonies could be legal in the state as early as August.
The Department of Natural Resources has launched its own streaming eagle cam, offering a 24-hour live feed of a Twin Cities nest.
Viewers now can glimpse a rare sight – there are three eggs in the nest. Eagles typically lay eggs in March, so this eagle couple, which has been in the area since about 2010, has had a tough job keeping the eggs warm, the DNR says. There is a good chance the eagles may hatch eggs this week.
WORTHINGTON – A 6-year-old boy died Saturday evening in a car crash on I-90 west of Worthington, and three others are in critical condition, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
The report states a 1998 Ford Explorer driven by James Fisher, age 30 of Luverne was westbound when it went out of control and went through the median into the eastbound lanes, where it was struck broadside by a 2012 Nissan Versa. The driver of the Nissan, Kevin Bakker age 44 of Spirit Lake, Iowa, was listed in critical condition as of Sunday morning, as was infant Fisher Bakker and 27-year-old Michelle...
Radio Works Director of News & Information Justine Wettschreck speaks with Nobles County Sheriff Kent Wilkening regarding President Barack Obama's proposed gun control measures. Wilkening is also president of the Minnesota Sheriff's Association, and addresses the group's initial reaction to Obama's plan.
WORTHINGTON – The Twins Caravan stopped in Worthington this afternoon, bringing Ron Gardenhire, Terry Steinbach, Brian Dozier and commentator Dick Bremer to the Worthington Area YMCA for a chance to chat with fans, sign autographs and talk about the upcoming Twinsfest on January 25, 26 and 27.
The event gave area residents a chance to ask questions about the upcoming season, the feeling of stepping into the batter’s box during a major league game and the reasons behind several changes the team has made.
The event was sponsored by KWOA, your home for Minnesota Twins baseball...
More than 40 brave men and women jumped into the icy waters of Lake Okabena Saturday afternoon for Winterfest's Deep Freeze Dip to raise money for the Jami Cummings Learn to Swim program. The temperature hovered in the low teens all afternoon, and a chilly breeze had more than one spectator shaking their heads in amazement as the jumpers took turns leaping into the frigid water. Fundraising came up just a bit short of the $25,000 goal, but a final tally has not been reached as money is still rolling in. You can still donate and help push to the $25,000 mark!...
WORTHINGTON – A fire reported at 1:40 p.m. this afternoon had the Worthington Fire Department out.
All clients were evacuated immediately from the building.at the The Achievement Center for two hours fighting a blaze in the duct work of the woodshop. The fire department used their aerial truck to get water down inside the venting of the building.
SLAYTON – More than seven thousand solar panels began producing power Friday in Slayton after being connected to Xcel Energy’s distribution system, according to renewable power developer Ecos Energy. The solar array is the largest in the state, with 2 megawatts of output, the equivalent of the power used by 250 homes.
The project has 32 rows of solar panels covering an area the size of 7 1/2 football fields on what once was a cornfield.
With the Slayton site up and running, the solar array atop the Ikea store in Bloomington slips into the number two spot with 1 megawatt of...
It's this weekend: the 2013 Worthington Winterfest! Stay tuned for details on a variety of events, such as the YMCA Healthy Heart Walk/Run, the Deep Freeze Dip, and 3-on-3 Pond Hockey Tournament!
In conunction with Winterfest comes your Winterfest Medallion Hunt! UPDATE: THE MEDALLION HAS BEEN FOUND! Anyone planning on doing some Winterfest Medallion searching today will be searching in vain – the medallion was found Thursday morning by Worthington resident Angela Clausen.
Congratulations to Estee Cregeen and Kham Muonkhot of Jackson. They are the parents of the first baby of 2013 at Sanford Worthington Medical Center.
Kaizen Tien was born at 6:32 a.m. Tuesday, and he came in a hurry, according to his mom. She arrived at the hospital at 6:06 a.m. and was a new mommy less than half an hour later. Estee hadn’t anticipated having a New Years baby - Kaizen wasn’t due until January 6.
Even with his early arrival, Kaizen is a healthy baby. He weighed in at 7 pounds one ounce, and is 20 inches long, and came with lots of dark, jet-black hair and dark...
