The Globe, Full Edition: November 17, 2021

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WELCOME BACK, WASO

Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra to perform in concert

By Jane Turpin Moore The Globe Worthington

Christmas is arriving a little early for fans of seasonal music.

After a two-year hiatus, the Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra (WASO) revives its holiday concert with a 7:30 p.m. performance at Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Nov. 23.

“There are lots of holiday treats involved,” promised Dr. Christopher Stanichar, WASO’s conductor.

Simply being there will be a gift for Stanichar and his musicians after their unlooked-for pandemic break.

“This will be our first regular-season concert since November 2019,” said Beth Habicht, a WASO violinist and leadership team member. “We anticipate having nearly 50 players and we’re happy to have those numbers after a two-year gap.”

Concert highlights

include Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite,” which will feature ballet students from Kay Williams Prunty’s The Dance Academy on “The Waltz of the Flowers,” and French composer Maurice Ravel’s “Mother Goose Suite.”

“Images will be projected on a screen behind the orchestra depicting the characters portrayed in the music,” said Habicht, mentioning Sleeping Beauty, Little Tom Thumb and Belle and her beastly prince. “Ravel was interpretive so listeners can look at the images and use their own imaginations.”

Dr. Christopher Stanichar, WASO’s conductor, calls Ravel’s 1910 work “subtle and evocative,” pointing to the fourth movement — “Empress of the Pagodas” — as

an example.

“French composers like Ravel were interested in exoticism, cultures outside of Europe, and this was inspired by his imagination of Chinese culture,” said Stanichar. “You’ll hear that in the pentatonic scales and use of gongs, xylophone and celeste harp; it’s very beautiful.”

Also featured is Artie Shaw’s “Concerto for Clarinet,” a jazzy, flirty and upbeat piece with soloist Dr. Audrey Miller. Miller is an associate professor of clarinet at Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D.

“It’s hugely fun,” said Stanichar of the number, “and the orchestra is definitely getting into the jazz rhythms and motions of the music.”

Capping the concert

is the traditional Christmas carol singalong by composer Dan Goeller of Sioux Falls, S.D.

“That’s an audience request,” said Habicht of the selection that includes “Angels, We Have Heard on High,” “Joy to the World,” “O Come, All Ye Faithful” and “Silent Night,” among several other favorites. “We have almost always ended our holiday concerts with that, and people love it.”

Getting back in the musical swing hasn’t been completely smooth sailing for WASO.

“We’ve been rehearsing since September, and it’s been challenging as we try to follow the CDC’s COVID-19 protocols,” said Habicht. “But the best thing is being back together and making music, because music is meant to be shared.”

“The notes just lie still and silent on the page without people to bring them to life,” she said.

Don’t forget about the flu

Expect tougher influenza season this year

By Kari Lucin The Globe

WORTHINGTON — While influenza cases remain low nationally, lab testing has detected more influenza viruses in recent weeks, leaving experts concerned about the upcoming flu season.

“Unlike last year, this year — with things being fairly opened up and mostly normal activities resuming, a lot of experts are expecting a much worse flu season,” said Joe Anderson, pharmacy manager at Sterling Pharmacy in Worthington. “Last year it was almost nonexistent due to lockdowns and masking.”

Demand for the annual seasonal flu vaccine has been down this year compared to recent years, Anderson said. Though he wasn’t sure why, he wondered if it might be vac-

cine fatigue, given the health care community’s focus on COVID-19 vaccines.

While the effort to get people vaccinated against influenza has been quieter this year, that effort is still being made, not just nationally but also statewide and locally.

“An annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect against flu and its potentially serious complications,” the Centers for Disease Control noted on its Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report. “CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine.”

There are some exceptions to that rule, but in recent years, egg-free vaccines have been made available for those who are allergic to eggs, and there are options designed to give people age 65 and

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By Kari Lucin The Globe

WORTHINGTON — School bus drivers are often the first school employees children meet in the morning and the last ones they see on the way home, but a widespread bus driver shortage is affecting schools nationwide, including those in southwest Minnesota.

“I could probably have easily half a dozen (more drivers) and still need one more,” said Chris Kielblock, manager at Bud’s Bus Service, which serves District 518 students.

Bud’s has enough drivers to cover its regular routes to and from school, which is its biggest priority, but sometimes there is difficulty in covering drivers for

“It’s a nationwide thing,” Kielblock said of the shortage. “The difficulty in finding drivers existed even before COVID… it’s been exacerbated by COVID issues.”

For a time, COVID-19 rules meant that extra space was required between students on buses, meaning they could not carry as many students. That requirement has since ended, though federal rules do still require face masks to be worn on school buses.

Kielblock is not sure why the shortage has gotten so much worse.

“There’s a lot of speculation. It could be multiple reasons,” he said. “I think the pay is decent, for the time that’s required for the job.”

Some people simply get apprehensive

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Leathernecks donate funds to Honor Flight

10 veterans will be able to travel to Washington, D.C., to see memorials

By Julie Buntjer The Globe

WILMONT — During the 246th U.S. Marine Corps birthday celebration and ball Saturday evening at the Wilmont VFW, the Buffalo Ridge Leathernecks Marine Corps League Detachment 1463 presented a donation to Midwest Honor Flight.

The $7,530 contribution is enough to sponsor 10 veterans for a one-day trip to Washington, D.C., to view the military memorials.

Kristi Brantsen, a volunteer director for Midwest Honor Flight, accepted the donation.

“I’m thrilled — that’s 10 veterans that get to go,” said the Sioux Falls, South Dakota, woman who has joined veterans on four missions since

becoming involved with the program in September 2018. Midwest Honor Flight was founded in 2017 in Sioux Center, Iowa, by Aaron Van Beek, a third grade teacher in Sioux Center and member of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 199. In addition to serving as volunteer president and director of Midwest Honor Flight, he is the volunteer director for South Dakota Veterans Cemetery Wreaths Across America and Sioux Center Wreaths Across America.

Van Beek’s interest in the military stems from three great-grandfathers who served in World War II, and a grandfather who served in Vietnam. When he saw so many veterans who either didn’t have the time or the money to travel to Washington, D.C., to view their memorials,

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A prominent “Now hiring” sign outside Bud’s Bus Service in Worthington attempts to attract new drivers, as the school bus driver shortage

Area school districts continue recruiting for school bus drivers

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Auditorium Performing Arts Center. The orchestra will perform in concert on Tuesday.

WASO FYI

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Ambulance

2:07 a.m. Friday: 1000 block of Third Avenue, Worthington, adult male having medical issues.

10:11 a.m. Monday: 1500 block of Clary Street, Worthington.

Coroner 12:06 p.m. Monday: 1500 block of Viking Lane, Bigelow.

Crashes NCSO: motor vehicle crash without injuries, 5:49 p.m. Friday, 18000 block of Minnesota 91.

NCSO: motor vehicle crash, 9:24 a.m. Saturday, 200th Street and Sundberg Avenue, Brewster.

WPD: hit and run, 12:58 p.m. Saturday, 1000 block of Ryan’s Road.

WPD: crash in parking lot, 1:18 p.m. Sunday, 1200 block of Oxford Street.

Minnesota State Patrol: two-vehicle crash, 1:41 a.m. Monday, Minnesota 60 at Jackson County 24. Kevin Leroy Bates, 45, of LeMars,

Iowa, was driving a 2019 Kenworth semi eastbound on Minnesota 60 when it collided with a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado pulling a trailer and driven by an unidentified 17-year-old female. Bates sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to the Windom Hospital. The 17-year-old was not injured. Passengers in the Silverado sustained non-life threatening injuries. They included Brett Gerald Jasperson, 35, of Canby, and Katelyn Marie Ulrich, 21, of Lafayette. Ulrich and Jasperson were transported to the Windom Hospital. With the exception of Jasperson, all were wearing their seatbelt. Assisting at the scene were the Heron Lake Fire Department, ambulance and police department, the Windom Ambulance and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

NCSO: crash without injuries, 10:35 p.m.

Monday, Nobles County 13 and 230th Street, Rushmore.

WPD: hit and run, 3:38 a.m. Tuesday, 1700 block of Minnesota 60.

Police

WPD: school bus stop arm violation, 4:51 p.m. Friday, Diagonal Road and Cynthia Avenue.

NCSO: threats, 9:55 p.m. Friday, Rohrer Street, Round Lake.

WPD: trespassing, 12:33 a.m. Saturday, 1400 block of North Crailsheim Road.

WPD: scam, 10:23 a.m. Saturday, 1500 block of Clary Street.

WPD: fraud, 4:22 p.m. Saturday, 1000 block of Ryan’s Road.

WPD: harassing communications, 4:15 p.m.

Saturday.

WPD: harassing communications, 6:36 p.m. Saturday, 1700 block of Cecilee Street.

WPD: motor vehicle theft, 9:06 p.m. Saturday, 800 block of Clement Street.

WPD: domestic, 9:28 p.m. Saturday, 800 block of Third Avenue.

WPD: threats of suicide, 10:20 p.m. Saturday, 1200 block of Clary Street.

WPD: disorderly male, 10:49 p.m. Saturday, 1200 block of East Ninth Avenue.

WPD: disorderly males, 11:47 p.m. Saturday, 2000 block of North Humiston Avenue.

WPD: threats, 2:01 a.m. Sunday, 1400 block

of Knollwood Drive.

WPD: disorderly, 2:15 a.m. Sunday, 1400 block of Oxford Street.

WPD: disorderly, 2:35 a.m. Sunday, 1600 block of Oxford Street.

WPD: runaway, 10:54 a.m. Sunday, 2100 block of Castlewood Drive.

WPD: verbal argument, 3:06 p.m. Sunday, 1000 block of Ryan’s Road.

WPD: possible domestic, 4:17 p.m. Sunday, 1600 block of North Burlington Avenue.

WPD: scams, 4:42 p.m. Sunday, 1500 block of Clary Street.

NCSO: theft, 8:09 a.m. Monday, 800 block of Second Avenue, Brewster.

NCSO: possible scam,

11:34 a.m. Monday, 31000 block of Jones Avenue, Rushmore.

WPD: property dam age, 1:02 p.m. Monday, 1400 block of East Avenue.

WPD: disturbing the peace, 2:56 p.m. Monday, 1400 block of Second Avenue.

NCSO: livestock com plaint, 7:47 p.m. Monday, McCall Avenue and Nobles County 35.

NCSO: livestock com plaint, 9:13 p.m. Monday, Nobles County 14 and Oliver Avenue, Reading.

WPD: disorderly and warned two adult males for trespassing, 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, 1300 block of Sixth Avenue.

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Jackson woman, son killed in Iowa crash

The Globe SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa

— A Jackson woman and her one-year-old son were killed in a two-vehicle crash Sat urday morning on U.S. 71 in Dickinson County.

Mariah Nelson, 29, was driving a 2008 Hyundai eastbound on 120th Street when she went through a stop sign at U.S. 71 and col lided with a southbound 2011 GMC Sierra driven by Allen Weinzetl, 63, of Jackson. Both vehicles rolled and came to rest southeast of the intersection.

Nelson and her son, Symere Williams, were killed. Nelson’s daughters, Armani Scott, 5,

and Zariah Scott, 6, were both transported to Lakes Regional Healthcare with incapacitating injuries. They were later transferred to Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Weinzetl was transported to Lakes Regional Healthcare with non-incapacitating injuries. A passenger in his vehicle, Teresa Chonko, 58, also suffered non-incapacitating injuries. She was transported to Lakes Regional Healthcare and later transferred to Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.

The crash was reported at 11:28 a.m. Sat-

urday. Assisting at the scene were the Iowa State Patrol, Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office, Dickinson County Communications Center, Spirit Lake Police, Lakes Regional Healthcare Spirit Lake ambulance and back-up ambulance, Estherville Ambulance, Superior Fire and Rescue, Spirit Lake Fire and First Responders, Milford Fire and Rescue extrication unit and several passersby.

The crash remains under investigation by the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol.

Lakefield woman faces charges for possession of ammunition, drugs

By The Globe

WORTHINGTON — Jessica Ruth Johnson, 37, of Lakefield, has been charged in Nobles County Fifth Dis trict Court with felony-level possession of ammunition and/or firearm after being convicted of a crime of violence.

The charges stem from a Nov. 10 incident in Worthington, when a law enforcement officer noticed Johnson driving on Minnesota 60. The officer was aware that Johnson did not have a driver’s license.

During the traffic stop, Johnson reportedly admitted to using methamphetamine about two days prior. Due to Johnson’s behavior, the offi cer asked her to perform standard field sobriety tests. Following the tests, she was placed under arrest.

When the passenger exited the vehicle, the officer observed a black purse on the driver’s side floor board.

Inside the purse were clear plastic baggies containing a crystal-like substance, all of which field-tested positive for methamphetamine. A .22 caliber bullet was located on the passenger side floorboard.

Johnson is ineligible to possess ammunition due to a conviction for a crime of violence in 2004 that involved terroristic threats. Johnson stated that she’d borrowed her car to someone the day before and when it was returned, she observed bullets inside her vehicle. She said she’d asked the individual to clean them up.

For possessing the ammunition,

Johnson faces a maximum 15 years imprisonment and/or a $30,000 fine, with no less than five years imprisonment.

Johnson is also charged with gross misdemeanor fifth degree drug possession; misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance; and driving after cancellation.

Johnson

Vision enhanced when love permeates our lives

The human ability to see is fascinating.

Most of us have two eyes that work together to allow us to see a wide area, determine distance, and distinguish color.

Unfortunately, because of injury, illness, or slight differences, some of us have limitations in some of these areas.

I was about 7 when the teachers noticed I was struggling to see what was written on the chalkboard at school. A couple of visits to the optometrist and a pair of glasses corrected the issue. Suddenly, I could see the individual branches and leaves on the tree and was fascinated by all the little brown dots on my face. I had freckles!

Our ability to see is vital to our lives. We rely on our vision for so many things we sometimes take it for granted

until fog, rain, snow or dark of night makes it difficult for us to drive somewhere.

Walking through the house in the middle of the night can be a painful activity unless one turns on a light.

While our ability to see is vital, it is only part of the equation. We also need to interpret or understand what we see. We learn to interpret the little black squiggly spots on a white piece of paper as letters and words. We see combinations of colors and shapes and are in awe of a sunrise or sunset, admire a serene natural vista, or recognize the logo of a favorite sports team or

company.

Our ability to see and interpret can lead us to act. A whole industry has arisen that takes images and uses them to tug at our heartstrings or subtly influence our desires.

The images of a black man with a white police officer kneeling on him inspired hundreds and thousands to protest inequalities and injustices in our criminal justice system. It also inspired support for those who put their life on the line to protect us from dangerous elements in our society.

For many of us, the binary nature of the protests created a great challenge. A not-sosubtle message was often expressed that you had to choose one over the other. This is not related just to the “Black Lives Matter” and “Police Lives Matter” chants.

We find this insistence on

a narrow understanding of issues in many areas of our culture. Vaccines mandates, mask mandates, political candidates, and many other issues seem to inspire this “my way or the highway” attitude.

I am reminded of a passage of scripture often used in weddings. In 1 Corinthians 13, often called the Love chapter, the Apostle contrasts our often selfish ambitions with God’s gracious love.

He enters this powerful chapter after addressing the conflicts among the church at Corinth that were pitting individuals in the community against one another. He then points out that “now we see in a mirror dimly, but then we shall see face to face.”

When we insist on the rightness of our interpretation and the wrongness of another person’s interpretation, it is

as if our vision is obscured. It is no different than when we are driving in a dense fog, or walking through a dimly lit house in the dark of night. We find ourselves banging into things and creating havoc in our lives and the lives of others.

We are not left with that dimmed vision. Like an optometrist prescribing glasses to enhance our ability to see, 1 Corinthians 13 ends with the familiar phrase, “Now faith, hope and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.”

When we allow love to permeate our lives, our vision is enhanced. It is like putting on a pair of glasses that allows us to see a little clearer the individual leaves and branches of the tree and the freckles on our face. We begin to see the world and one another as God sees us.

Pulling back the curtain on the Globe newsroom

A good magician never reveals his secrets, it’s said, but I’ve never agreed with that. I love learning how they saw a woman in half, because it requires such cleverness and skill on the part of the performer and the assistant. Sometimes I skip to the end of a mystery book to find out who did it, because then I can see how the writer skilfully dropped hints and clues as to the identity of the murderer. Pulling back the green curtain to see the giant wizard head being operated by an ordinary dude can be a lot of fun. So let me pull back the curtain a little bit for you, readers of the Globe.

Being a part of a newsroom means continuously deciding what you’re going to cover, balancing the

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necessary, the dramatic and the fun stuff like you would balance a nutritious meal. Your diet shouldn’t consist of cake, Oreos and candy, and your news diet probably shouldn’t be made entirely of funny stories about pets.

Pet stories are great, but we also need to cover meetings of the Worthington City Council, the Nobles County Board, the Okabena-Ocheda Watershed, and others, because these groups make decisions about the community that affect a lot of people. Sometimes those

It’s criminal that government ignores fiscal sanity

To the Editor:

President Biden and John Kerry arrive in Scotland for the climate meeting in their extra long caravan of gas guzzling limos. Of course, the world’s worst polluters were not there and will not abide by the rhetoric anyway.

The message for you and me: Shut

stories aren’t exciting, and sometimes very few of our online subscribers read them. We know that for a fact, because we use analytics tools to track how many pageviews our stories get, how long people view our stories and a few other numbers.

“If it bleeds, it leads,” is a common saying in news, meaning that if a story features violence, death or some other form of mayhem, it should be put in a prominent place because a lot of people will read it. Crime is a very popular subject for our readers, for example, but it’s not just crime.

Our top story since I came here in August was Julie Buntjer’s riveting story about the farmer who found an injured hunter in a field while he was combining corn south of Worthington.

Lloyd Robertson Worthington LETTER

up and pay your taxes, ride your bicycle and use your child’s coaster wagon to get your groceries.

It is criminal the way our government is ignoring any fiscal sanity. Bankrupt the nation, make the USA weak and vulnerable and saddle future generations with enormous debt.

Listening for God’s message during Christmas season

Talk in our house this past weekend inevitably turned to the “chore” of what to do about Christmas presents for the kids this year. And by kids, I mean growing teenagers and twenty-somethings who haven’t played with an actual toy since the movie “Trolls” was popular.

But, as any parents know, just because the kids have outgrown the toy stage, it doesn’t mean parents still don’t feel some pressure to produce the next great gift the kids will love. And by no means, does the pressure of gift giving end with the kids!

There’s the rest of the family to buy for too, and friends, neighbors, and a list of others important in our lives. … Remember

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last year when the fad was to leave something for the package delivery folks to thank them for their continued hard work?

If we are truly honest with ourselves, the rampant consumerization of Christmas, or other similar religious holidays, has drained away so much of the joy and majesty of the moment, that many of us have begun to look at the holiday rituals, including gift giving, as just that: chores.

We know deep down it doesn’t have to be this way. However, when we are bombarded with the constant societal message of “things = joy” … well, it becomes excruciatingly hard to fight back against the desire to shower our loved ones with gifts so that we can elicit that momentary glimpse of happiness. Besides, everyone else is doing it! But joy, as all faiths tell us, doesn’t come from things. Joy comes from the heart.

Devlyn Brooks, who works for Modulist, a Forum Communications Co.-owned company, is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Church of America. He serves as pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota. He can be reached at devlyn.brooks@ forumcomm.com for comments and story ideas.

It had more than 12,000 pageviews, and people spent more than a minute reading the story, on average. (It doesn’t sound like much, but think of it as if you were holding your breath — a minute is a long time online.)

Fortunately, the farmer called for help and the hunter received medical attention.

After that I thought it would be a good idea to write a story about hunting safety, because while it was super great to have 12,000 pageviews on the story, hunting accidents are not great, and we don’t want people to get hurt.

The story on hunting accidents has had, to date, 65 pageviews.

I admit I expected it to do a little better than that, but I did know the hunting safety story did not bleed and it would

not lead the top story list for the week. But maybe it did some good nonetheless. Maybe it prevented a couple of people from falling out of their deer stands (which is actually the most common cause of injury to hunters).

In the interests of being thorough in pulling back the curtain, though, I should also tell you that not everything that leads bleeds. While my story about Lakefield’s Hi-Lo supper club getting new owners and a cool 1950s-era update did not reach the heights of 12,000 pageviews, it clocked in at 6,801, which still puts it in the top five.

The Hi-Lo is a mainstay in Lakefield and the surrounding area, and many people have fond memories of the place. Both the

former owners and the new owners are well-known in the community and people want to know what’s next.

Just because it bleeds does not mean it leads. Readers like positive stories too, and they do care about people.

Our readers want to know who found the King Turkey Day Medallion and where it was hidden. They want to know what pickleball is and who the homecoming royalty are. They want to know about the Windom couple who saved a man’s life, and speaking of pulling back the curtains, they’re super excited about Worthington getting a movie theater again.

A lead story doesn’t always have to bleed. Sometimes it can just make you smile.

WORTHINGTON CHURCH DIRECTORY

In this time of uncertainty, many churches are hosting online services. Please contact each church for details.

ABUNDANT LIFE

627 Clary Street, Worthington Sunday Worship 10 AM, Wednesday 7 PM www.worthingtonalt.com 507-329-3740

• Pastor Ryan Enderson

AMERICAN LUTHERAN

915 Winifred, Worthington Sunday Worship 8 AM & 10:15 AM 507-376-5264 • worthingtonalc.org

AMERICAN REFORMED CHURCH

1720 N. Burlington, Worthington Sunday Worship 9:30 AM wgtnarc@gmail.com 507-376-6517

Pastor Troy Van Beek

CHRISTIAN REFORMED

1100 First Avenue S.W., Worthington Sunday Worship 10 AM & 6 PM wgtncrc@frontiernet.net 507-372-2811

Chad Werkhoven, Pastor

COMUNIDAD CRISTIANA DE

WORTHINGTON

Christian Community of Worthington

350 West Oxford Street Sunday Worship 10 AM & Espanõl 1 PM 507-372-7976

• Hector & Raquel Andrade

FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 1200 Fourth Avenue, Worthington Sunday 9 AM • Wednesday 6 PM felcwgtn@frontiernet.net 507-376-6148

Pastor Jeanette McCormack

FIRST UNITED METHODIST 408 11th Street, Worthington Worship 10:30 AM 1stmethodistchurch@frontiernet.net 372-2939

• Rev. Dr. Daren Flinck

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH

2011 Nobles St. Worthington Sunday Worship 10 AM Evangelical Free • info@graceonline.net 507-343-7920

• Pastor Scott Barber

GRACE LUTHERAN 78396 340th Avenue, Worthington Sunday Worship 9:30 AM 563-564-7249

• Vicar Jon Wendt

INDIAN LAKE BAPTIST 31141 Roberts Avenue, Worthington Sunday Worship 9 AM & Karen 11 AM • 507-376-5401

JOURNEY COFFEEHOUSE CHURCH 212 10th St., Worthington MN, 56187 Sunday Worship 10 AM journey.wgtn@gmail.com • 507-407-0058

LAKESIDE CHURCH 1000 Linda Lane, Worthington Sunday Worship 10 AM info@lakesideworthington.org 507-376-9735

• Pastor Wesley Kouba

LIVING WATERS COVENANT 1645 S. Shore Dr., Worthington Sunday Worship 10 AM firstcovworthington@gmail.com 507-376-5109

• John & Kris Stewart

SOLID ROCK ASSEMBLY 1730 Diagonal Road, Worthington Sunday Worship 10 AM & 7 PM 507-376-5770

• Scott Peterson ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC 1215 7th Avenue, Worthington Saturday 5 PM

Espanõl

ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD

1505 Dover Street, Worthington Sunday Worship 8 AM and 10:30 AM stmattchurchoffice@gmail.com 507-376-6168

• Pastor Mark Schreiber

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN 230 Clary Street, Worthington Sunday Worship 10 AM wpcoffice@wpcwgtn.org 507-376-3138

• Rev. Galen Smith

WORTHINGTON BAPTIST

TEMPLE

1508 N. Douglas, Worthington Thursday 7 PM Sunday Worship 11 AM & 12:45 PM 507-376-3292

• Pastor James Sickmeyer

WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH

1501 N. Douglas, Worthington

Sunday School 9 AM Sunday Worship 10:15 AM www.worthingtonchristianchurch.com 507-376-3418

Sunday Mass 9 AM

Espanõl 11 AM stmaryschurch@vastbb.net 507-376-6005

Father James Callahan

Senior Minister Doug White 507-372-5454

1999 East Oxford Street, Worthington, MN

849 10th Street, Worthington, MN , Manager 507-372-7384

Galen Smith is pastor at Worthington’s Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Sudden appearance of STD rattles lengthy marriage

DEAR

ABBY: I have been married 45 years. It may not be the most loving or agreeable marriage, but it has always been steady, nonviolent and monogamous.

Last year I had COVID, and I now have longterm symptoms with compromised immunity.

I recently had a bad outbreak of genital herpes. My doctor told me it can lay dormant for many years – but 45? My husband swears he has been faithful, and part of me believes him. I WANT to believe him – but I know I have never cheated. Neither of us ever had problems with breakouts, other than one many years ago we thought was

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Happy Birthday: Pull yourself together, and get your priorities straight. You can gain ground if you run a tight ship and refuse to let others interfere with your plans. Dis cipline will help you overcome obstacles. Your numbers are 4, 18, 22, 27, 32, 36, 44.

probably heat rash when he worked outside in the summer. This has caused me to lose trust in him and wonder if he’s lying. Our sex life, which had always been healthy, has stopped.

Have you ever heard of herpes being dormant for this long? I’m so embarrassed and angry. I haven’t told anyone. I have never heard of this. – PERPLEXED IN MISSOURI

DEAR PERPLEXED: Genital herpes is a common ailment for which there are

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and experience. Invest more time age.

treatments. My research tells me herpes CAN lie dormant for years without a flare-up. If your doctor isn’t aware of what’s going on, this is the person you should consult for the answer to that question. If your husband has given you no other reason to distrust his faithfulness, please give him the benefit of the doubt. P.S. You stated that your sex life has now ceased. Was this your idea or your husband’s? This is ANOTHER conversation you should have with your doctor, and I hope you will do it soon.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take good care of your health. Pay attention to detail and how you present yourself at work. How you conduct yourself will determine how well others receive you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): to control. Don’t get bent out of shape because of what others say. Keep a positive attitude, vince others to see things your way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Go above and beyond the call of duty; your peers will look up to you. Learn from observation

CANCER (June 21July 22): Keep your documents in a safe place, and don’t make promises you cannot keep. Concentrate on making positive chang ple in your community. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Say little and do a lot. If you fall short regarding responsibili ties, someone will use it against you, and your reputation will be at risk. Do your best.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Chat with someone you enjoy. Make plans that will give you a chance to do something nice for someone you love. Home improvements will add to your comfort.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Follow through and complete your to-do list before you move on to enjoyable pastimes. If you neglect to do your fair share, you will face repercussions from someone who can make you look bad.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Leave nothing to chance. Size up

situations. Look at the big picture. Go the extra mile and use your into get what you want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Adapt to the changes going on around you, and you’ll the trends that unfold. Curb your emotional reaction.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Alter the way you do things, and it will give you a new lease on life, love and the way you organize your time. A physical show of be receptive to the decisions you make.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Balance, equality and bethe response you receive from friends, family or your lover. When in doubt, listen to reason.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Dream on and let your imagination take over. Explore possibilities, but don’t go into debt. Before you invest time and money, go over every detail. Call in an expert if needed.

Birthday Baby: You are bril liant, astute and possessive. You are sensitive and passionate.

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SUDOKU

Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once.

Last Week’s Answer

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069

by Jim Davis

Beetle Bailey

by Mort Walker

Blondie by Young and Drake

Classic Peanuts by Charles Schulz

Dilbert

by Scott Adams

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Dear Abby

LIFESTYLES

WORTHINGTON — The Nobles County Library, 407 12th St., Worthington, is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The Adri an Branch Library, 214 Maine Ave., Adrian, is open from noon to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Note: The Worth ington library will close at 5:30 p.m. Thursday due to the Star Party at Minnesota West.

Library hours to change: Beginning Nov. 22, the Nobles County Library in Worthington will close at 7 p.m. New hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The library is closed Sundays and holidays.

Thanksgiving closures: The Adrian and Worthington libraries will close at 5 p.m. Nov. 24, and will be closed Nov. 25-27 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Science Fiction/Fantasy

Monthly Book Club: Meetings are at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in the library. We’ll discuss how each of our books connects to the theme of the month and what we liked/ disliked about the book. Call 2955340 or e-mail nobleslib@co.no bles.mn.us to sign up.

Screen-free Saturdays in Adrian: Every Saturday through May 21, excluding holiday weekends,

DONATE

he worked to establish Midwest Honor Flight through the Honor Flight Network.

Thus far, Midwest Honor Flight has flown eight missions, totaling 734 veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Hampered by COVID-19 restrictions in 2020 and early 2021, they completed two trips this fall — one in September and one in October. Brantsen said they are hoping to complete five flights in 2022.

“We are always fundraising,” she said, noting that donations come in from large and small groups including VFWs and American Legion posts, to youth organizations to do their own fundraising campaigns for Midwest Honor Flight.

In addition to all veterans from South Dakota, Midwest Honor Flight accepts applica-

for grades K-8. Visit the library for games from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Bring your favorite board game or play one available at the library.

Youth programming

Registration requested at the library or by calling 295-5340. Students are responsible for their own ride to and from the library, and should be picked up by 5 p.m.

Monday: Wii U (grades 5-9), after school until 4:45 p.m.

Tuesday: After-School Program (grades K-5), after school until 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday: Story Time (toddlers-preschoolers), 10 to 11 a.m.

Thursday: After-School Program (grades K-5), after school until 4:45 p.m.

Nov. 22: Just Gurlz (girls Grades 5-9), after school until 4:45 p.m.

Nov. 23: After-School Program (grades K-5), after school until 4:45 p.m.

Scholastic Online

These electronic resources from Scholastic are available 24 hours a day on the Nobles County Library website, under Research>Digital Libraries. You can access these anywhere; all you need is your library card. These are easy to navigate and user-friendly.

BookFlix: For grades Pre-K to 3. Animated, talking storybooks, games and other activities.

TrueFlix: For grades 3 and up.

Offers hundreds of units to supplement social studies and science learning.

FreedomFlix: For grades 4 and up. Improve social studies with more than 70 multimedia units offering students a look at the people, places and events that shaped our world.

ScienceFlix: For grades 3 and up. More than 50 complete scientific units in six areas, videos and articles at different reading levels as well as project and experiment ideas.

Scholastic Teachables: Over 30,000 resources for Pre-K through grade 6; activity sheets, lesson plans and more, covering all subjects and themes. Also 2,000+ Mini-Books.

Watch & Learn Library: For grades Pre-K to 3. More than 200 education videos with real-world footage in English or Spanish to build knowledge and expand vocabulary.

Special program

Nov. 18: Winter Skies Star Party with Mike Lynch and Paul Seifert, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Minnesota West Community & Technical College, 1450 Collegeway, Worthington. Meet in the parking lot next to the observatory. Please register by calling the library at 295-5340 or e-mailing nobleslib@co.nobles. mn.us.

Watch our Facebook page and website for updates and future events.

aren’t forgotten,” said Brantsen.

Currently, there are nearly 800 veterans on the waiting list for a trip with Midwest Honor Flight. Brantsen said World War II veterans get immediate priority for a flight, followed by Korean and Vietnam veterans.

“Once you’ve applied for a flight, your application stays in the system,” she said, noting the estimated wait time for a Korean War veteran is 12 to 18 months, while a Vietnam veteran can wait two to three years for a flight.

Midwest Honor Flight does one-day trips only, flying in and out of the airport in Sioux Falls. Brantsen said the schedule includes assembling at the airport at 3 a.m. on flight day, with take-off at about 5 a.m.

Flights return to Sioux Falls at about 8 p.m.

Any business, organization, family or individual who would like to contribute to Midwest Honor Flight may do so online at midwesthonorflight.org/donate. html, or send a check to Midwest Honor Flight, P.O. Box 22; Sioux Center, IA 51250.

tions from veterans in Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood and Rock counties in southwest Minnesota; as well as Clay, Cherokee, Dickinson, Ida, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Plymouth, Sioux and Woodbury counties in northwest Iowa.

Brantsen and fellow board members are tasked with not only fundraising, but encouraging veterans to

apply for a flight.

“These trips are for them,” she said, adding that volunteers work to make the flights memorable and frequently remind the veterans how much they are loved and appreciated.

“Their sacrifices

“We do a regular flight of 83 veterans — that’s one veteran to one guardian,” Brantsen shared. “If we do (a flight with) all Vietnam veterans, we can do three veterans to one guardian as we find they are more able-bodied.”

PALACE THEATRE UPCOMING EVENTS

PCOMING

thank everyone for the cards, gifts, and calls received to help us celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary! We will always remember your kindness!

Don & Barb Thier

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Added Stanichar, “We’re still in the pandemic, and people’s health is the first thing we want to protect — but at the same time we want to make music together.”

Looking further ahead, Stanichar is composing a work in honor of WASO’s decade-plus of musicmaking. He expects the orchestra to premier that piece at its May concert.

“Memorial Auditorium is a great, beautiful space with wonderful

acoustics,” praised Stanichar, “and the Worthington community is so blessed to have it and WASO.”

Meanwhile, WASO’s musicians, who hail from Worthington, several surrounding southwest Minnesota communities and locales in Iowa and South Dakota, are eager to infuse attendees with the holiday spirit through their Tuesday evening performance.

“Music is a unifying force, and there’s something in this concert that will appeal to everybody,” said Stanichar. “The pandemic has pulled us apart, but music brings us together.”

dren in the younger age group need two doses of the vaccine.

older a stronger immune response too.

“It is recommended,” said Ann Orren, community public health supervisor with South west Health and Human Services in Marshall. “You can get your flu vaccine and your COVID vaccine at the same time.”

Because influenza is more likely to cause severe illness in preg nant women than others of the same age who aren’t pregnant, the CDC also recommends that pregnant women be vaccinated, which helps protect the baby from the flu along with the parent.

“Generally speaking, 10,000 to 15,000 people die every single year (because of the flu),” Anderson said. “It’s always a risk, and it’s always there — and the best defense we have against that is the vac cine.”

It takes about two weeks for the vaccine to take full effect, accord ing to the CDC, and it is not possible to get influenza from a flu vaccine. Some people do experience side effects of the vaccine soon after being vaccinated, most typically arm pain, red ness or swelling at the injection site, a lowgrade headache, fatigue or nausea.

“As with any medicine, there is a very remote chance of a vac cine causing a severe allergic reaction, other serious injury, or death,” the CDC notes.

Anderson hasn’t seen any severe side effects from the vaccines administered at Sterling in Worthington.

“It’s generally super well-tolerated,” he said.

While flu vaccination isn’t a 100% guarantee someone will not get the flu, vaccinated people who do get the flu are less likely to be hospitalized, land in the ICU or die than those who have not received the influenza vaccine.

Flu vaccines are also generally cost-free for anyone who has insur ance, as almost all providers pay for them.

Many pharmacies offer flu vaccines to people ages 6 and older, and clinics will vacci nate children 6 months or older. Some chil

Children younger than age five, particularly those younger than two, are at a higher risk of severe flu-related complications such as pneumonia or encephalopathy, or dysfunction of the brain, according to the CDC. Others at risk include adults ages 65 and up, people with

asthma, diabetes, heart disease or chronic kidney disease, and cancer patients and survivors.

“You getting the vaccine helps protect others,” Anderson said.

“It’s important that people get (flu vaccination) taken care of.”

For more information about influenza and the influenza vaccine, ask your physician or visit cdc.gov/flu.

ChopLocal marketplace offers unique marketing option for smaller producers

Emily Beal

ChopLocal, an online marketplace, is now making it easier than ever to buy farm fresh products, directly from the farm. With a wide selection of meats and products, ChopLocal is helping connect con sumers directly with farmers, one click at a time.

Once on the website, customers can buy a variety of meat from farmers. Katie Olthoff, co-founder of ChopLocal, says that by showing the farmer that raised the meat they’re buying, consumers are growing in their trust to not just the product they’re buying, but agriculture as well.

“What we found was the fact that it humanizes the whole process when the consumers can see who exactly they are buying from. It’s really building trust,” she said.

Smaller producers

are able to have a larger profit margin when marketing directly to the consumer as well, making more money per animal sold, which can make quite the difference financially.

“This gives farmers another avenue, another profit center on their farm, which is desperately needed in some farms right now,” Olthoff said.

Brad Moline’s family has been raising turkey since 1924 and he is no stranger to the turkey industry. His operation is a commercial turkey farm that is an independent producer, and it is part of the Iowa Turkey Growers Cooperative located in Manson, Iowa. He and his family raise around 150,000 tom turkeys a year. Moline is also the vice president of the Iowa Turkey Federation.

“A lot of them end up on your Subway sandwiches or in your local deli meat aisles,”

Moline said.

While Moline’s operation is not considered a small farm, his children have begun raising their own birds and marketing them directly to consumers through the ChopLocal website.

“By people selling on ChopLocal, it gives the turkey industry a level playing field to compete with pork, beef and chicken and offer a unique opportunity to be in the same marketplace as those other meats,” Moline said. “It also offers more options to consumers than they’re going to get at the grocery store.”

Like many industries, the turkey industry is facing some challenging roadblocks that were set in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Moline said one of the biggest is labor shortages within the turkey industry, a problem that is causing all types of meat prices to climb in the grocery store.

In addition, just regular supplies needed on the farm, such as shavings, feed supplies, waterline parts and more have been hard to come by and are on back-order, creating yet another roadblock for turkey producers to overcome.

AG BRIEFS

Dairy Discussions seminar will be

Focus on Labor

ORANGE CITY, Iowa — The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team will host its annual Dairy Discussions seminar from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Dec. 1, at the ISU Extension and Outreach Sioux County Office, 400 Central Ave. NW, Orange City.

This year’s program

will focus on labor issues.

Key presentations will focus on finding and retaining dairy labor; labor and the law: I-9s, work permits and petitioning foreign-born workers; programs for employers and recognizing legitimate documents; using social media platforms to recruit employees; and five generations in the workforce.

There is no fee to

attend, but pre-registration is required by Nov. 30.

To preregister, visit https://go.iastate.edu/ XKS2GK or contact Hall at (712) 737-4230 or fredhall@iastate.edu.

Farm Rental Workshops planned WORTHINGTON — Landlords, farmers and agri-business professionals can attend in-person meetings on land rents being held

across Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension is conducting the free meetings.

Farm land rental rates are the largest input cost to farmers, and determining a fair farm rent agreement is challenging. Extension ag business management educators David Bau and Nathan Hulinsky will provide ways to help determine a fair farm land rental rate for both parties.

Though the price of turkey may be on the rise, Moline believes that the overall quality of the turkey is going up along with it.

“We have a lot of independent producers producing the turkeys,

the farmers are taking great care of the birds The amount of antibi otics being used in the industry is continuing to decline,” Moline said “We definitely need to let the public know that we are trending in the right direction.”

Jan 31: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., webinar from Worthington. Jan 31: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., webinar from Worthington. Some locations may require face masks be worn during meetings; participants should be prepared by bringing a mask with them.

Meetings in this area are planned: Nov 17: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Murray County Fairgrounds 4-H Building, Slayton Dec 15: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Pipestone County EMS Building, Pipestone

Michael Luft, Worthington

Contributed photo / ChopLocal

Logan, Ava, and Coy Moline are siblings who sell their birds on ChopLocal.

ChopLocal prides fresh products right to the consumer and have been marketing their turkey selections as Thanksgiving approaches.

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about hauling children, or dealing with kids on the bus, but many routes aren’t that long and don’t require spending more than 20 minutes or so with a specific group of kids. The longest route for District 518 takes about an hour and a half, Kielblock said.

“It’s great pay for the amount of time you put into it, and it really is rewarding,” Kielblock said. “A lot of times we’re the first ones they see in the morning with a ‘Good morning!’ and from school our drivers are the last ones they see getting off the bus, with a ‘Good night!’ And you know, the occasion al ‘thank you!’ from our students goes a long way.”

Kielblock’s roster of about 30 to 35 drivers is a pretty diverse group, with about half women and half men. Some are from Worthington while others are from out of town. While there are some younger drivers, many are retirees — and classically, that’s the

group the industry has depended on, Kielblock said.

That could be part of the reason for the shortage, as it has become more difficult to get the Class B commercial driver’s license necessary to drive a school bus, Kielblock said.

Potential drivers aren’t on their own, though. At Bud’s Bus Service, once a potential school bus driver has passed the knowledge test, a trainer helps them prepare for the skills portion of the test.

The requirements are set to become more stringent starting in February, when federal regulations will require drivers seeking a CDL for the first time to complete entry-level driver training. That training includes theory, lectures, demonstrations and an assessment they must pass with a score of 80% or better; it also includes behind-the-wheel training in operating a vehicle on a range or public road, and demonstrating mastery of basic maneuvers, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

“That’ll be another

layer of red tape,” Kielblock said.

He encourages anyone interested in driving a school bus to talk to a bus driver themselves, to see what it’s like, or give Bud’s a call at (507) 3725552.

“It’s more rewarding than what I think people give it the possibility or credit for sometimes,” Kielblock added.

Shortage is widespread

Larger schools like District 518 aren’t the only ones coping with a bus driver shortage.

Asked if his school had been affected by a lack of bus drivers, Fulda Area Schools Superintendent Loy Woelber said “You got that right!”

Woelber would know, as he has been serving as a substitute bus driver not just for Fulda, but also for Lake Benton and Westbrook-Walnut Grove schools.

He sees multiple factors at play in the shortage. Formerly, farmers often drove school buses as they wanted extra work in the winter. Now many farmers already have a second job, often a year-round one. Woel-

ber also believes people do not seem to need the supplemental income from the school bus driving job anymore.

“The shortage is pretty near universal,” said Dave Ackerman, superintendent of Ellsworth Public Schools. “... we’ve not experienced a difficulty, but I think it’s coming.”

Ellsworth has three rural bus routes, and the people who drive them have been in good health, Ackerman said.

He cited the hours as being one of the big issues for potential school bus drivers, along with the increasing difficulty of licensure. A lot of scheduling flexibility is required, as well as a good driving record.

Currently, Fulda Area Schools are also doing all right, primarily because three people were licensed in the last month, Woelber said, but Westbrook-Walnut Grove is still suffering from the driver shortage.

Part of that may be because of the difficulty of the test, he said, which people very rarely pass on the first try due to the very specific requirements of the

safety inspection component.

Another issue could be the hours the job requires, as drivers work from 6:30 a.m. to around 8 a.m., but then return around 2:45 p.m. for another two hours.

“You get four hours of work, but in between times, you can’t really hold a regular job,” Woelber said.

People already working at a school, like Woelber, can sometimes make that work as part of the regular school schedule, but other workplaces may not allow it.

“We’re trying to recruit, with word-ofmouth (or) anything we can to try and get drivers,” Ackerman said. “But like a lot of positions in education, there’s not a lot of people knocking down the doors to get those positions.”

He advised anyone interested in driving a school bus to give the district office a call.

Round Lake-Brewster School District had trouble finding school bus drivers last year, and opted to contract with a transportation company for bus drivers,

said Superintendent Ray Hassing. The company has its own recruiter, and has been able to find drivers for the school.

“It’s just been an ongoing battle for years, especially for small districts,” Hassing said.

Woelber said he wished prospective drivers were aware of how much nicer modern school buses are than the older models, as everything is automatic, heaters are effective, there are radios so that drivers are never out of touch and in his experience, most of the kids on the bus are little, as it’s rare to see anyone older than 10th grade on the bus.

Woelber recommends that anyone interested in driving a school bus should contact the school or the bus company that the school contracts with and ask to just sit in a bus to see what it’d feel like. Alternatively, they could start driving a minibus, which doesn’t require a CDL for some runs.

“If you don’t mind being around young people, it’s a great thing to do, especially when you’re retired, I think,” Woelber said.

INDUSTRIAL/ CONSTRUCTION

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POSITION AVAILABLE

Adjunct teaching position for on campus Sociology courses. Masters degree required. Spring semester begins January 6, 2022.

For more information contact

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The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging®, Inc. (MNRAAA) has new Information and Assistance Specialist positions with the Senior LinkAge Line® available. Specialists provide comprehensive, clear, and objective information and assistance to older adults and their family members. Specialists also provide education and outreach to community groups, providers, and individuals. Candidates must be able to work from a home office and live in one of the 27 counties of MNRAAA’s service area.

Bachelor’s degree in social work, gerontology, nursing, or related human service field is required. Candidates must have one year of professional or internship experience in the social services field, including long-term care, health care, social services or lead agency setting. Degree in social work or nursing requires licensure or demonstrated progress/intent on securing licensure. Hourly range is $18 - $25 with great benefits. If you meet these qualifications, visit www.mnraaa.org to read the job description and apply. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with preference given to those received by December 10 Resumés will not be accepted without a cover letter and completed application.

Send application, cover letter and resume to: MNRAAA, Attn: Erica Schott 201 North Broad Street, Suite 102, Mankato MN 56001 MNRAAA is an EOE/ADA Employer.

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Sealed Bid for land rent, +/253.24 corn & soybean FSA acres for 2021. E 1/2 of Section 4, Bloom Twp., Nobles County. Deliver bid/acre, name & phone number in sealed envelope to Fulda Area Credit Union, Fulda. Rental payment dates to be negotiated after bid acceptance. Deadline of Dec. 15, 2021. Landlord has the right to reject and refuse any offer.

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STATEWIDE PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT

To Whom it May Concern: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §§429.011 to 429.111, the City Council of the City of Worthington, Nobles County, Minnesota, will meet in Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, December 13, 2021, to consider an improvement of the following described street by regrading, base reconstruction, curb and gutter reconstruction, resurfacing, sidewalk reconstruction, and sewer service replacement: EIGHTH AVENUE from Ninth Street to its westerly terminus; The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is that property abutting the street as described above. The estimated total cost of the improvement of $948,680 (bituminous surfacing option with sidewalk reconstruction and sewer service replacement) or $1,143,330 (concrete surfacing option with sidewalk reconstruction and sewer service replacement). A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting. Mindy L. Eggers, City Clerk, City of Worthington, Minnesota (Nov. 17 & 24, 2021) 2910672

NOTICE PROPOSED ORDINANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

That the City Council of the City of Worthington, Minnesota is considering the adoption of an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO STORM WATER UTILITY RATES

The City Council of the City of Worthington Do Ordain: SECTION I. Worthington City Code, Title V, Chapter 54, Section 54.04 (C), is hereby amended and shall read as follows: (C) The annual fee per acre for residential is $295.00.

SECTION II.

Which proposed ordinance was given its second reading at a Regular Meeting of the City Council held on Monday, November 8, 2021 Said proposed ordinance will again be considered by the City Council at a Regular Meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, November 22, 2021 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 303 Ninth Street of said City. Dated this November 9, 2021 Mindy L. Eggers, City Clerk City of Worthington (Nov. 17, 2021) 2910652

STATEWIDE PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

That the City Council of the City of Worthington, Minnesota is considering the adoption of an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE XV OF THE CITY OF WORTHINGTON., NOBLES COUNTY, MINNESOTA, TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM “T-Z” (transition Zone) TO “PUD 7” (Planned Unit Development)

The City Council of the City of Worthington, Do Ordain: Section I.

In order to better protect and enhance the public health, safety and general welfare, the Worthington City Council hereby finds that it is necessary to modify the zoning district designation of certain areas of the City of Worthington from “TZ”Transition Zone to “PUD 7”Planned Unit Development Number 7.

Section II.

This property currently zoned “TZ” within the following described property shall henceforth be included in the “PUD 7” district: That part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 13, Township 102 North, Range 40 West, Nobles County, Minnesota described as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 8, Block 3, Worthington Bio Science Industrial Park Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence on an assumed bearing of North 89 degrees 57 minutes 43 seconds West, along the north line of said Block 3, a distance of 1469.73 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 1 of said Block 3; thence North 0 degrees 02 minutes 15 seconds East, along a projection of the west line of said Lot 1, a distance of 145.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 1 second East a distance of 1469.75 feet to the west line of the east 500.0 feet of said Northwest Quarter of Section 13; thence South 0 degrees 2 minutes 5 seconds West, along the west line of the east 500.0 feet of said Northwest Quarter of Section 13 a distance of 137.00 feet to the point of beginning.

Section III.

The Official Zoning Map of the City of Worthington shall be amended to reflect the changes ordained in Section II of this Ordinance.

Section IV.

Which proposed ordinance was given its first reading at a Regular Meeting of the City Council held on Monday, November 8, 2021 Said proposed ordinance will again be considered by the City Council at a Regular Meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, November 22, 2021 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 303 Ninth Street of said City. Dated this November 9, 2021 Mindy L. Eggers, City Clerk City of Worthington (Nov. 17, 2021) 2910653

STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF NOBLES DISTRICT COURT FIFTH JUDICIAL OISTRICT [PROBATE DIVSION)

In Re: Estate of GERALDINE STEPHANA MAGNUSSEN, Decedent, Court File No.: 53-PR-21-1030

NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE)

Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of co-Personal Representative’s was tiled with the Registrar. No Will has been presented for probate. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Kiili Magnussen, whose address is 68 Pioneer Trail, Garvin, MN 56132 and Kevin Magnussen, whose address is 64 North Shore Drive, Garvin, MN 56132 to serve as co-personal representative’s of the Decedent’s estate, Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative, Any objection to the appointment of the co-personal representative’s must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heilfd by the Court after notice is provided to interested petsons of the date of hearing on the objection, Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the co-personal representative’s have the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of lellelll of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the Oecedent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the co-personal representative’s or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: October 29, 2021

Dated: October 29,

Lori

Admninistrator

LYNN A. JOllNSON LAW OFFICE, LLC. Lynn A, Johnson MN #0264246 2548 Broadway Avenue, P.O. Box 217 Slayton, MN 56172 Telephone: (507) 836-6757 Facsimile; (507) 836-6773 e-mail: lynnj1.ljlawoffice@gmail.com ATTORNEY FOR co-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S (Nov. 10 & 17, 2021) 2910138

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF NOBLES

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION

Estate of Gary L. Behrens, Decedent Court File No. 53-PR-21-1058

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on December 6, 2021, at 10:30 AM, a hearing will be held in this Court at 1530 Airport Road, Worthington, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Whitney J. Fossell, whose address is 410 E. Lyon St., Marshall, MN, 56258 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

BY THE COURT

Dated: Nov. 4, 2021 /s/ Sherry Haley Judge of District Court Dated: Nov. 4, 2021 /s/ Lori Klein Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner R. Paul Goode, Jr. Runchey, Louwagie & Wellman P.L.L.P. 533 West Main Street Marshall, MN 56258 Attorney License No: 0336415 Telephone: (507) 537-0515 FAX: (507) 537-0518 Email: paul@rlwlawyers.com (Nov. 10 & 17, 2021) 2910528

*IMPORTANT PROPERTY TAX*

This will affect your 2022 property taxes and eligibility for Property Tax Refund.

Have you purchased or moved into a property in the past year?

Contact your county assessor to file a homestead application if you or a qualifying relative occupy the property as a homestead on or before December 31, 2021.

What is a qualifying relative?

For unoccupied agricultural property, a qualifying relative includes the child, grandchild, sibling, or parent of the owner or owner’s spouse. For occupied agricultural or residential property, a qualifying relative also includes the owner’s uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece.

When do I apply?

You must apply on or before December 31, 2021

Once homestead is granted, annual applications are not necessary unless they are requested by the county assessor.

Contact the assessor by December 31, 2021 if the use of the property you own or occupy as a qualifying relative has changed during the past year.

If you sell, move, or for any reason no longer qualify for the homestead classification, you are required to notify the county assessor within 30 days of the change in homestead status.

Nobles County Assessor’s Office 507-295-5208 (Nov. 17 & 24, 2021) 2910031

TOUGH GUYS

Hills-Beaver Creek’s strength up front is advancing them to play in U.S. Bank Stadium

By Doug Wolter dwolter@dglobe.com

Don’t assume anything in state high school football competition. The tournament is full of surprises.

Just take a good look at the 2021 Minnesota tournament, for instance, as it has applied to outstanding southwest Minnesota teams.

In Class A, the undefeated and top-

ranked Murray County Central Rebels saw their remarkable season end in a 34-8 quarterfinal round loss to Mayer Lutheran. In Class AA, an undefeated and third-ranked Pipestone Area squad was beaten 39-20 by Maple River.

And in Class AAA, a 9-1 Fairmont team ranked eighth in the state was handled 41-13 by No. 1 Dassel-Cokato.

Then there’s the Hills-Beaver Creek story. The Patriots are

reveling in their status as underdogs. They defeated a Mountain Lake Area rival 36-9 in the Section 3 9-Man championship that had beaten them 24-6 in the regular season. Then last weekend in the state quarters, they beat a Renville County West team 30-7 that had beaten them 18-12 in the regular season.

Revenge is a great motivator. It’s even sweeter when it moves a team closer to winning a

state title. Hills-Beaver Creek will play FertileBeltrami in the state 9-Man semifinals this Friday morning at 9 a.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis — the home of the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Rex Metzger says his Patriots like being seen as the underdogs. And why not? They’re coming off two big victories as underdogs.

None of the 2021 Patriots have played in

an NFL stadium. But their coach has.

“The last time we played up there was 1994. I was a freshman on that team,” Metzger remembers. “It’s a pretty cool experience any time you get to play in an NFL stadium. That’s an experience you dream about.”

Does Metzger have any advice for his players playing in such a place?

“You just sink it all in. We do know that it’s

time to work this week. And we’re preparing to win this game,” he said.

Victories, of course, don’t get any easier at this level. In FertileBeltrami, the Pats face a team that won its own state quarterfinal game 44-22 against Mountain Iron-Buhl. The Falcons are a strong and fast team that will both run and throw. They operate from the shotgun formation, or put their

Minn. West hoopsters are finding out about themselves early on Lupton trades college coaching for C squad

By Doug Wolter dwolter@dglobe.com

WORTHINGTON — Two games won’t make or break a basketball season, but the Minnesota West women’s and men’s teams believe they’ve got a better grasp of where they’re at and what they can do in 2021-22 after their Sanford Classic experience.

The Lady Jays and the Bluejays both lost a pair of Sanford Classic games last weekend in Worthington — the Lady Jays falling to Northwestern JV 82-63 and Dordt JV 68-56, and the Bluejays losing to Northwestern JV 80-55 and to Dordt JV 80-78.

“Overall, I really think there were some positives,”

said veteran West women’s coach Rosalie Hayenga-Hostikka. “These were two pretty good teams to start with.”

Similarly, first-year men’s head coach Brian Stoebner saw some things he can work with.

“I think last night, we really showed we could beat somebody,” Stoebner said Sunday morning after the two-point Dordt loss. “It’s only been two games. A lot of growth will still be done.”

The Lady Jays were still within 10 points of Northwestern heading into the fourth quarter of their Friday contest, but were outscored 23-14 down the stretch.

Taylor LuptonTaylor

By Doug Wolter dwolter@dglobe.com

WORTHINGTON — Taylor Lupton knows that he’ll have to do things just a little differently this year with his basketball team.

The former Minnesota West men’s basketball coach has stepped down from that position to become the Worthington High School C squad boys basketball mentor, and it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that a coach can’t always handle high school freshmen the same as he handles college freshmen and sophomores.

The Drill: Taylor Lupton

“I don’t think I’ll break any clipboards this year,” Lupton explained. “I’ll hold my tongue a little bit, but I’ll still kind of be back to where I started. I got my start doing AAU basketball for 5-6 years in this age group.”

By taking on young high school kids this winter, Lup-

ton — who cut his basketball teeth while growing up in Sioux Falls, S.D. — will essentially be working to support the efforts of a friend of his, first-year head boys basketball coach CJ Nelson. The two of them have worked together at Minnesota West

for years, and they enjoy a good rapport. It would make Lupton very happy, indeed, to be able to prepare his young players well enough so that they’re ready to slide right into the varsity game.

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FOOTBALL

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quarterback under center. They play power football and will also use a lot of misdirection.

Metzger says his outfit has played its best football by playing without pressure — playing loose. After their regular season losses to MLA and Renville County West, they decided to return to basic, physical football. And basic, physical football comes naturally to them, because with their large and powerful line play, they’ve begun to dominate up front.

HOOPSTERS

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Tia Murray led Minnesota West with 18 points. Hunter Garcia had 12 points and four assists, Jadyn Lessman had 10 points, and Dan nyn Peterson pulled down nine rebounds.

The locals were hurt by poor outside shooting.

In the Saturday game against Dordt JV, West held leads of 18-11 in the first quarter and 31-26 at halftime before being outscored 42-25 in the second half. Again, poor outside shooting hurt the Lady Jays. They were

LUPTON

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Lupton, and his easygoing smile, should be a good fit for teenage basketball players. In the meantime, his experience with college athletes has hardened him enough so that he’ll focus intently on getting results — without the clipboard tossing.

You can see a video of

“Those guys up front, that’s kind of where it’s all been starting,” Metzger explains. “It seemed like our guys, I don’t know if it was a light switch or what. We’re just playing physical, tough football right now.”

The Patriots talked about becoming more physical after losing their first game to Mountain Lake Area. They knew they had the big, tough players to do it. And they’re doing it now.

“Our guys, they don’t care if you’re ten and two, oh-twelve, or whatever. They just want to come out and play tough in the playoffs,” said the coach.

1-for-10 from 3-point range.

Dordt switched to a zone defense in the third quarter, and Hayenga-Hostikka said her team didn’t handle it well.

Madison Huisman, a Worthington High School grad, led West in scoring with 15 points. MacKensie Post, who graduated from George-Little Rock, finished with 11 points. Peterson had six rebounds, but Dordt out-rebounded the hosts 56-38.

“That was the story, rebounding and poor outside shooting,” Hayenga-Hostikka said.

this week’s Drill subject online at www.dglobe. com. Here is a preview of the interview:

QUESTION: What went into your decision to step away from the Minnesota West coaching position?

ANSWER: “When it comes down to it, a big reason was a big financial reason, and time. There’s a lot of time that goes into coaching, and you’re not always

“We hustled. We did a good job on defense. We ran the floor well at times.”

For the Lady Jays to be successful this year, Hayenga-Hostikka explained, “I think we have to be up-tempo. We have to push the ball. We have to use our depth. We have to hit our outside shots when teams are going to pack it in.”

The Bluejay men got 21 points from Tyvorous Lawton and Amos Alford against Northwestern JV, but they were held to just 27 percent shooting from the field and were just 4-for-27 from beyond the arc.

getting paid if you’re not in season. And that was kind of tough on me — answering the phone every 30 minutes, every hour. Or if you got text messages, you got emails coming in. You want to be the best, so you’re really putting your heart into that. And trying to balance that, working a 9 to 5 and coaching, that was really tough.”

QUESTION: How do

Northwestern also held a 54-38 rebounding advantage.

Ryan VandeHaar had 15 points, Keyton Moser added 13 points and Grant Veenstra 11 to pace Northwestern.

The Dordt game went down to the wire. Minnesota West had the ball and a chance to win but a 3-point try was missed with about five seconds remaining.

Second-year player CJ Ligon had 16 points for West in Saturday’s game. Alford had 14, Koor Kuol 13, Jabril Muktar 12, and Harris-Lake Park grad Brody Sohn 11.

The Bluejays shot better against Dordt,

you see the difference between coaching college athletes and coaching young high school athletes?

ANSWER: “C squad’s going to be a little different from coaching college. When you’re coaching college, you’re coaching young men, 18-to-24-year olds. And coming to C squad you’re getting your high school freshmen. And they’re definitely young

hitting 43.2 percent of their field goals and winning the rebounding war 48-41.

Tyson DeBoer had 25 points for Dordt.

Stoebner, who was an assistant coach for Minnesota West for three years before taking over for former head coach Taylor Lupton this season, says his Jays possess some good shooters and they hope to win by playing solid defense and forcing opponents to take tough shots.

“We have some big guys (including 7-footer Arjun Bassi),” Stoebner said. “The group right now, they’re really trying to meet each other.

adults, and you want to treat them differently. They have a lot more to learn, and a lot more you can teach them. The goal of a C squad coach is definitely to get them ready for varsity.”

QUESTION: Have you got a favorite memory from your Minnesota West years?

ANSWER: “One thing I’m always going to remember about Minnesota West, coach-

And I started late; it wasn’t until October. My biggest thing is if we go out there and compete, we’re going to be there every single night.”

Toughness is the key.

“We didn’t play very good as a team on Friday. We could have come out (on Saturday) and not been very good. We could’ve just said, ‘Naw,’ and just went home. The guys battled their butts off,” Stoebner recalled.

Minnesota West’s next action is Wednesday at Iowa Central. The Lady Jays play their game at 5 p.m. and the men follow at 7 p.m.

ing there, was when Aaron Poor Bear and I, we ended up winning regions and going to the national tournament in New York City. It was so much fun, we got on a plane, went out there. I think we had nine guys on the team at the time, went up there, drove around New York, got lost a little bit, and went and played three awesome games.”

Introducing Dr. Erin!

I was born & raised in Worthington, went to high school here and graduated from Minnesota West! I studied chiropractic at Northwestern Health Science University in Bloomington, and moved back to southwest Minnesota this summer.

What brought you home?

I just like the small-town feel! Nothing beats where you grew up, in my opinion; I like the familiarity, and seeing how much it has grown since I left. I really enjoyed growing up here.

What got you into chiropractic?

I always wanted to work for my dad. He’s been doing this work for more than 30 years, and my sister Karissa is also a doctor here! I like bringing a different approach to health - more of a wellness approach. We often only seek treatment once we’re sick, with how the health system is set up now. I like making chiropractic adjustments, helping with diet changes to optimize health, and doing preventative of pain.

What’s your favorite thing about your job?

I specialize in prenatal & pediatric chiropractic care. I love seeing families, and my favorite clients to work with are pregnant clients. Pregnancy can be so hard on the joints and the spine — I fully believe that pregnancy should be a time of joy, not aches and pain, and I love to offer help to make it more enjoyable!

We have literally every age come through our door. It’s cool to see pain or sports injuries or headaches, to so much more.

What are you excited about?

My husband and I have two daughters — Lainey is 3, and Brinley is nearly 2. I’m excited for them to grow up where I did. When I was a kid, I was involved in soccer, softball and dance; Lainey just started dance class. A lot has changed since I moved away. Businesses have grown, sports have advanced… Coaches are more involved, and the community is more excited about our sports teams. I’m looking forward to getting more involved in the community and the schools!

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HillsBeaver Creek’s Ty Bundesen (white jersey) attempts to split the between a pair of Renville County West football players. Tim Middagh / The Globe

JCC volleyball team places second at state

The Globe

ST. PAUL — Jackson County Central’s quest for a state Class AA high school volleyball championship came up short Saturday afternoon at Xcel Center in St. Paul.

Section 6 champion Sauk Centre Mainstreeters overcame a first-set loss and won the final three to prevail over the Section 3 champion Huskies in the title contest. Scores w ere 13-25, 25-21, 25-17 and 25-19.

Jackson County Central, playing in its first state tournament since 2003, brought a 29-6 record into the championship match Saturday afternoon and quickly learned to appreciate its runner-up trophy.

“Offensively, they hit some corner shots that we weren’t able to defend. We also missed a lot of serves,” head coach Deidre Wierson said of her Huskies’ championship performance. “It was a pretty big letdown, but after a little bit they were obviously proud to make it that far, and

playing well enough to get to that point.”

The Huskies almost didn’t make it to state, having had to trim Paynesville Area in a five-set match to win the Section 3A tournament and make the Twin Cities trip.

But once at state, Wierson’s netters performed admirably. They opened with a convincing 3-0 quarterfinal victory over Annandale Thursday morning in the state tournament, then beat Mounds Park Academy in four sets Friday morning to advance to the finals.

JCC’s win over Annandale consisted of 25-15, 25-14, 25-19 straight-set victories. The win over Mounds Park Academy was 25-21, 24-26, 25-13 and 25-14.

In Friday’s semifinal round, Sauk Centre defeated Hawley 3-0 on scores of 25-23, 25-15 and 25-23.

In the championship match, JCC started well with a 13-6 lead in the first set. Senior hitter Sadie Voss, who

had 32 spike kills in the Mounds Park Academy match, got the 25th point on a kill.

But Sauk Centre led 7-3 in the second set, saw JCC tie the match 11-11, then scored the next four points to take control.

In the third set, JCC led 6-2 early, but couldn’t hold it.

In set four, the Mainstreeters scored the first four points, fell behind 6-5, then scored 13 of the next 18. JCC rallied back from a 21-15 deficit to come within three points, 22-19, on a Payton Hanson kill from the middle row. But the rally wasn’t sustained.

Voss, who had three blockers put up against her for much of Saturday’s showdown, finished with 22 kills.

Emma Haren and Georgianna Wenzel had 10 kills apiece, and Hanson had six. Maci Farmer had 50 set assists for the Huskies.

Emma Kittelson and Jenna Gapinski-Vogt led Sauk Centre with 11 kills each.

Doug Wolter / The Globe

Jackson County Central volleyball players congratulate each other in Worthington

AS VOTED BY RESIDENTS OF WORTHINGTON & THE SURROUNDING AREA

AS VOTED BY RESIDENTS OF WORTHINGTON & THE SURROUNDING AREA

The votes are in, the people have spoken and, once again, the best have been chosen in our annual Best of the Globe contest.

Why do we do it?

Because who better to know the best of the best in our communities than those who frequently shop in our business districts, dine at our restaurants, enjoy our parks and seek out our services?

This is the people’s opportunity to say, “Hey, your store is the best!” “Your Mexican, Chinese or American cuisine is delicious!” and especially, “Your customer service is the best I’ve ever experienced.”

Not only does the Best of The Globe recognize those businesses that are already outstanding, but it provides incentive to all of the finalists to strive harder, to promote more and, with some extra effort, to become the Best of the Best. After all, we all do better when we all do better.

So, what does it mean to be the best?

It means having a commitment to quality and service; an entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to customers. It’s a willingness to find a need in the community and work to fill it.

The winners highlighted in this special edition represent just a small portion of all the great people, places and businesses that make up our region.

We, at The Globe, congratulate you. And, to all who submitted online nominations and voted for your favorites, we thank you. It is because of you that the Best of The Globe is a success.

Included in this special edition are the top two winners in each of the categories, ranked Superior and Excellence. These honors were chosen by the people and are, indeed, the People’s Choice.

Without further adieu, these are your Best of The Globe 2021.

Julie Buntjer Editor, The Globe e hosen st. he es

BEST CITY PARK

SUPERIOR: Chautauqua Park

EXCELLENT: Centennial Park Arts & EntertainmentArts &

BEST WEDDING VENUE

SUPERIOR: Round Lake Vineyard

The Round Lake Vineyards & Winery estate is nestled at the edge of the lake in Round Lake, Minnesota. Your guests will be in awe as they drive up to the gorgeous lake-front property surrounded by vines, Canada geese and the Minnesota countryside. Imagine your winery wedding with a panoramic view of rolling vineyards followed by a beautiful reception in our romantic venue.

Worthington’s Parks and Recreation department manages 23 city parks, and works hard to ensure the parks are kept clean and in good repair for you and your family to enjoy.

Centennial is located on 10th Ave. Chautauqua Park is located at 418 Lake Ave.

Best Golf Course

Superior: GreatLIFE Worthington

Excellent: Adrian Country Club

Best Nonprofit

Superior: Southwest Crisis Center

Excellent: Love INC

Best Place of Worship

Superior: St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Excellent: St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church

EXCELLENT: Worthington Event Center

The Worthington Event Center staff would like to say Thank You for your support and votes for the fifth year running! The event center is connected via an attached walkway to Comfort Suites, Worthington’s only all-suite hotel. It includes a grand ballroom and an outdoor patio! This is a beautiful facility for any event, large or small, suitable for any size group from 20-500 people.

Worthington Event Center is perfect for:

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EXCELLENT: Pioneer Village

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OF THE BEST FROM THE City of Worthington

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BEST BEER, WINE & LIQUOR

SUPERIOR:

Thank you for voting for us in Best Of The Globe 2021!

We are a familyowned brewpub in Worthington, Minnesota. Craft beer brewed on site is available on tap and we fill growlers. Light snacks and pizza available for purchase. We’re proud to serve our beers brewed in house along with other Minnesota wines, Minnesota craft beer and Minnesota spirits. We’ve got a casual atmosphere where you can visit with friends or make new ones. Be sure to check out the historical story on Wikipedia about the forbidden barrel of beer!

EXCELLENT: Worthington Liquor Store

The Worthington Liquor Store features the largest selection of liquor, wine and beer in southwest Minnesota!

The Worthington Liquor Store is a member of the Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association (MMBA). The MMBA is in place to alert the city on new trends in the liquor industry, offer online education classes and make positive recommendations to help increase the store’s profitability.

Our municipal liquor store’s mission for the city of Worthington is to increase sales and profit on a yearly basis to help keep our taxes from increasing.

Thank you for your support in the Best of The Globe 2021!

Best Breakfast

Blue Line

Perkins, Worthington

Best Chinese Food Panda House, Worthington New City Buffet, Worthington

Best Coffee Starbucks, Worthington Scooters

The Perfect Setting

Elegance. Fun. Your Day. Your Way.

Having our wedding celebration at the Worthington Event Center was the best decision we could have made.

Kaylee, Wedding Wire

A beautiful facility for any event, large or small. We are suitable for any size group, 20-500 people.

Connected via an attached walkway to Comfort Suites, Worthington’s only all-suite hotel.

BEST BURGERBEST STEAK

SUPERIOR: Hickory Lodge

SUPERIOR: 1015 Steak Co

Dustin and his staff at 1015 Steak Company would like to thank you for your patronage for the last 9 years! They look forward to hosting you in the future. Call to book your holiday party or reserve catering service for your special event.

Thank you once again for your votes in this year’s Best of The Globe!

Hickory Lodge is a full-service, family-friendly bar and restaurant located inside the Norwood Inn hotel that offers both dine-in and delivery. We also have a banquet room that hosts up to 200 people, and we provide on-site and off-site food and bar catering. Some of our most popular items on the menu are our homemade pizzas, fresh-ground burgers, in-house hickory smoked ribs and steaks, and broasted chicken.

We've got darts, pool tables, big-screen TVs, an old-school jukebox and an arcade for the kiddos!

EXCELLENT: Ground Round

EXCELLENT: Bergen Bar

Best Mexican Food

El Azteca

Long Branch

Best Pizza

Godfathers, Lakeside Travel

Hickory Lodge

Best Restaurant

Panda House

Hickory Lodge

BEST JEWELRY

SUPERIOR: Johnson Jewelry

Thank you for voting for Johnson Jewelry in this year’s Best of The Globe! We have been a local family owned business since 1964. We’re known for fine diamonds and exceptional customer service! With quality gemstones and gifts for every occasion, we’re here to help you make memories that last a lifetime.

BEST PHOTOGRAPHY

SUPERIOR: Hayley Beal

Thank you for your support of my photography in the Best of The Globe 2021!

I am the face behind the camera! I am happily married to my husband, Sam, and we have two pretty cool kids, Marlee and Karic. I specialize in Boudoir and Senior Photography, but I am a jack of all trades. Photography is my true passion in life, and I love creating memories, no matter what they are!

-- Hayley Brandl nee Beal

My name is Brianna Lien-Onsy, and I grew up in Rushmore. I met my husband at college in Rochester, and we moved back to the area in 2014. We have 3 children: Tayis, Indy and Iva.

Even though I have always had a passion for photography, I had no idea what I was doing when I started my business in 2013. But I knew it was what I was supposed to do! I found I love newborns, weddings, families and kids.

The best part is building relationships with my clients! Without all of you, my business would not be where it is today. Thank you for your support!

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BEST JEWELRY

SUPERIOR: Johnson Jewelry

Thank you for voting for Johnson Jewelry in this year’s Best of The Globe! We have been a local family owned business since 1964. We’re known for fine diamonds and exceptional customer service! With quality gemstones and gifts for every occasion, we’re here to help you make memories that last a lifetime.

BEST PHOTOGRAPHY

SUPERIOR: Hayley Beal

Thank you for your support of my photography in the Best of The Globe 2021!

I am the face behind the camera! I am happily married to my husband, Sam, and we have two pretty cool kids, Marlee and Karic. I specialize in Boudoir and Senior Photography, but I am a jack of all trades. Photography is my true passion in life, and I love creating memories, no matter what they are!

-- Hayley Brandl nee Beal

My name is Brianna Lien-Onsy, and I grew up in Rushmore. I met my husband at college in Rochester, and we moved back to the area in 2014. We have 3 children: Tayis, Indy and Iva.

Even though I have always had a passion for photography, I had no idea what I was doing when I started my business in 2013. But I knew it was what I was supposed to do! I found I love newborns, weddings, families and kids.

The best part is building relationships with my clients! Without all of you, my business would not be where it is today. Thank you for your support!

LO Photography & EventsLO Photography & Events

Portrait

Family

Lismore Coop Telephone Co. was officially founded in 1907 and the first telephone pole was put in place in 1904. They’ve grown exponentially since then and have constructed a fiber loop throughout Nobles County. They have 18 towers that provide wireless internet to Nobles, southern Murray and western Jackson counties. They appreciate each vote for The Best of the Globe!

EXCELLENT: Verizon Wireless

BEST SHOES

SUPERIOR: Brown’s Shoe

Brown’s Shoe Fit is a full service shoe store in Downtown Worthington. We offer one of the largest selections of athletic and casual shoes in the area, home to brands like Hey Dude, Sorel, New Balance, Clarks, Keen, Brooks, Hoka One One, Asics and many, many more. In addition to shoes, they also have Yeti Products, Oakley Sunglasses, Smartwool Socks and a variety of insole brands.

Thank you to all of the customers that voted Browns as the Best of The Globe. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you for years to come.

EXCELLENT: Worthington Footwear &

BEST FOOD TRUCK

SUPERIOR: Long Branch Taco Truck

EXCELLENT: Simply Sweet Cheesecake

A huge thank you to all of my customers and supporters for voting Simply Sweet Cheesecake the Best of The Globe 2021!

My name is Megan, the owner and founder of Simply Sweet Cheesecake. In my spare time, I have always enjoyed baking cheesecake for any holiday, corporate event and family gettogethers. My husband is my biggest fan and had urged me for many years to sell my cheesecake as a hobby. In February of 2014, while home on maternity leave with our middle daughter Hazel, I decided that I was going to do just that. I began by creating a name for my favorite hobby – Simply Sweet Cheesecake. From that point, and a lot of hard rewarding work, it has escalated into a blooming business and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with the world!

Best Consignment/Secondhand Closet to Closet

The Connection Inc of Windom

Best Electronics Computer Lodge

Karl’s TV & Appliances, Worthington

BEST CLOTHING

SUPERIOR: The Stag

We want to take time to say Thank You to the community for their support during these last few years, and Thank You for voting The Stag Clothiers the Best of The Globe 2021! We wouldn’t be here today without your support.

The Stag Clothiers has been in the same location for more than 35 years, offering men’s and women’s clothing from dress to casual. We look forward to helping our customers with their shopping needs, making exchanges and tailoring your purchase to fit. Thank you for your business!

EXCELLENT: Hers & Mine Boutique

Best Flooring

Carpet Plus

Vander Stoep Furniture & Flooring Yeske’s Floors & More

Best Floral Seed & Stem 12:27

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SUPERIOR: Jason Vote

Jason Vote, State Farm Insurance, has served the Worthington area as well as clients throughout southwest Minnesota for over 20 years. Jason leads a team of licensed professionals who together have 120 years of experience with insurance and financial services. The agency has earned numerous awards for high achievement from State Farm. On behalf of Jason Vote, Doris Gaul, Tami Brink, Shauna Tweet, Kevin Schaefer, Morgan Hawkins, Renee Sudenga and Cory Pelzel, we thank our clients and the community for voting for us in the Best of The Globe.

SUPERIOR: Jason Johnson

Jason has been in the Real Estate business since 2010 and purchased Johnson Builders & Realty with his brother Kyle in January 2020.

He is married to his beautiful wife Marie and is blessed with six children; Breeta, Audrey, Clara, Miles, Levi & Elouise.

Jason is a fourth-generation business owner which started with his great grandpa Miles "Kelly" Johnson in 1938. He enjoys work and is surrounded by a great team that works hard and takes pride in serving their clients. Jason is proud to work alongside his brother Kyle, dad Steve and uncle Mike.

EXCELLENT: Genny McCuen

EXCELLENT: Jessica Noble

Growing up in a small town, I learned the importance of being involved in my community! In the almost 20 years I have lived in Worthington I have been blessed to serve on over 10 local community boards, plus volunteer annually for multiple youth and community opportunities. As a real estate agent, it’s important to not only have connections but also relationships. As an owner and broker, I have made it my goal to build a strong team of agents. Without the support of others, it would be difficult to achieve the success our agency has seen over the last several years! I am grateful to our community and my current and past clients for allowing me to assist them in making their home-buying/selling dreams come true! I hope to serve Worthington and the area around us for many years to come!

HONORARY: Dr. Grant Sorensen

SUPERIOR: Dr. Bryan Broussard

EXCELLENT: Dr. Savannah Bowen

Friendly Dental would like to thank our patients for their continued support through this ever changing and challenging time. We are your friends for creating and keeping healthy smiles that last a lifetime.

Drs. Savannah Bowen and Kelly Phillips provide comprehensive dentistry for all ages, offering a wide range of services from Invisalign, implants, Velscope cancer screenings, fillings, root canals, extractions, cleanings and much more. Our team of dental professionals will make it easy for you to achieve optimal health. Our dental hygienists are known for gentle, thorough cleanings and effectively treating periodontal disease.

We use the newest technology and utilize digital x-rays. If you have been delaying a visit to the dentist, contact us today and become a part of our dental family. We are accepting new patients — and don’t forget to ask if you qualify for the new patient discount!

Best Hairstylist

Laura Koepsell Brenda Velazquez

Thank you for voting for me as Best Dentist in the Best of The Globe 2021 contest.

I appreciate the opportunity to serve patients in our community and continue to create beautiful smiles.

- Dr. Savannah Bowen

Best Furniture

Runes Slumberland

Best Gas/Convenience

Kwik Trip Hy-Vee Gas

Best Hardware

Schwalbach Ace Hardware Runnings

Best Paint Schwalbach Ace Hardware

Diamond Vogel

Best Recreation Dealer

Jaycox Powersports Jackson Sports LLC

YOU

ACCEPTING New Patients

Dr. Kelly Phillips and Dr. Savannah Bowen

1316 McMillan St., Worthington • 507-376-5525

Find us on the web: www.friendlydentalpc.com

Email: friendlydental@mydentalmail.com

SUPERIOR: Kelby Jensen “Red”

I started selling cars 5 ½ years ago. Before that I worked in construction.

I wanted to try something new, and I had always liked cars, so I decided to give car sales a shot. It was the best decision I’ve ever made! I love helping people, and I love meeting every new client. Every deal is different!

I’d like to thank my wife for her support! Right now I’m focusing on providing for my family, as we are expecting our first child in January 2022. I’d also like to thank my boss, Steve, for always believing in me and giving me the opportunity to sell cars.

Thank you for your votes in the Best of The Globe 2021 contest! I’m glad that people like working with me as much as I like working with them!

EXCELLENT: Jim Lutmer

I’ve worked in car sales for a total of 40 years, since I graduated from college. I’ve worked at Papik for the last 8 years. My favorite part of the job is meeting the people and taking care of my customers! The next time you’re in the market for a new (or newto-you) car, come over to Luverne and let us help you. Thank you to everyone who voted for me, I appreciate it! It’s a great honor.

SUPERIOR: Marthaler Chevrolet

The entire staff at Marthaler Chevrolet of Worthington would like to thank you for your votes in Best of The Globe 2021!

We’re here to help: consider us for the purchase of your next new Chevrolet, Certified preowned GM, or pre-owned vehicle. It is our goal to provide you with an excellent purchase and ownership experience. Let us introduce you to our staff, show you some of our special vehicle offers, and take you through our complete line of new and used inventory. We can help you find exactly what you are looking for.

Our unmatched service and diverse Chevrolet inventory have set us apart as the preferred dealer in Worthington, and we’re home of the free 7-state delivery. Stop by to meet the team and check out our inventory!

EXCELLENT: Marthaler Ford

We are proud to be your local Ford dealer and meet your service, new car sales and used car sales needs! We have all of the latest Ford trucks, cars, SUVs, Crossovers and Hybrids. We also have many used and certified pre-owned vehicles to meet every budget. Owners appreciate working with the factory-trained, certified expert technicians in our friendly, fast and reliable full service garage for all of their maintenance and repair needs, including oil changes, tire rotations, new and replacement tire sales, brake service, batteries, tune ups, radiator, engine and electrical repairs and of course, any warranty work you may need.

W E M A K E I T E ASY !WE MAKE IT EASY!

Now in 3 locations!

BEST DENTAL OFFICE Services

SUPERIOR: Friendly Dental

Friendly Dental would like to thank our patients for their continued support through this ever changing and challenging time. We are your friends for creating and keeping healthy smiles that last a lifetime.

Drs. Savannah Bowen and Kelly Phillips provide comprehensive dentistry for all ages, offering a wide range of services. Our team of dental professionals & hygienists will make it easy for you to achieve optimal health. We are accepting new patients!

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY

SUPERIOR: Prairie Rehab

Founded in 1995, Prairie Rehabilitation is locally owned by therapists. Our practice has grown with additional locations and services being added throughout the years, yet our commitment to strive for Excellence in Rehabilitation and Wellness has remained. Our core philosophy is Individualized “Patient First” care in a collaborative environment. We view it as an honor to be entrusted with assisting each individual patient to regain their way of life.

EXCELLENT: Sanford Rehab, Worthington

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Kelly Phillips and Dr. Savannah Bowen 1316 McMillan St. • Worthington 507-376-5525 www.friendlydentalpc.com friendlydental@mydentalmail.com

Thank you for voting us Best of The Globe for the last five years!

We are Worthington’s only all-suite hotel attached to the Worthington Event Center. Guests will enjoy the indoor heated pool, fitness center and banquet/meeting rooms able to accommodate up to 500 people. Wake up refreshed with a free hot

BEST DENTAL OFFICE

Thank you for voting for us in Best of The Globe 2021!

breakfast and other amenities, including:

• Free wireless high-speed internet

• Free weekday newspaper

• Free local calls

Whether visiting Worthington for business or pleasure, the comfort Suites and Conference Center offers friendly service at a reasonable price.

BEST HOTEL

Thank you for your support in the Best of The Globe 2021!

Adrian Family Dental is a fully licensed and insured dental office that you can have confidence in. We accept most insurance plans. We also offer financing options and a range of quality dental care solutions and services.

Don’t fear going to the dentist, turn to the trained and experienced staff at Adrian Family Dental. Call us today to set up an appointment. You’ll be on your way to realizing the difference that our gentle care, personalized service, and comfortable environment can make for a pleasant dental experience.

The Holiday Inn Express in Worthington is conveniently located off I-90, next to Ground Round Grill & Bar and adjacent to the Avera Health Care Clinic.

We serve a fresh daily Express Start Breakfast Buffet, have an indoor swimming pool, free wireless internet and exercise room.

We cater to the needs of business travelers who call on businesses in southwestern Minnesota with a 24-hour Business Center equipped with a computer and a printer, free fax service for our IHG Rewards Club members and Fed-Ex pick-up service available Monday-Friday. Our meeting room seats up to 30 and we have a two-room Executive Suite that makes an ideal “on-the-road” office capable of hosting small, private meetings.

BEST BANK/CREDIT UNION

SUPERIOR: First State Bank Southwest

EXCELLENT: Fulda Area Credit Union

We’re proud to be honored again in Best of the Globe 2021. Our members know that at Fulda Area Credit Union, you’re not just another account number. You’re part of a member-owned, memberserved family. As a not-for-profit institution, your earnings are returned to you in the form of dividends, low cost loan rates and other free or low fee services. Founded in 1986, we’re here to serve anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Nobles, Murray, Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Watonwan, Pipestone and Rock counties. Our full-service branch offices are conveniently located in Fulda, Windom, Worthington, Jackson, and Mountain Lake, Minnesota.

BEST CLEANING SERVICES

SUPERIOR: Grothe Prosteam

Grothe Prosteam has been proudly serving southwest Minnesota for the past 18 years with over 39 years of combined experience. We are here for you, whether you are buying or selling a home, just needing a thorough air duct or carpet cleaning, or soot and water cleanup. We also specialize in tile and grout cleaning. The whole crew at Grothe Prosteam — Vickie, Todd, Randy and Shelley — would like to thank everyone who voted for us. We appreciate all of you!

BEST CLEANING SERVICES

EXCELLENT: T’s Cleaning

Thank you for your support in Best of The Globe 2021!

I started T’s Cleaning a year ago, in November 2020. Heron Lake was looking for someone to clean City Hall. I stepped up, and then thought — at this point, might as well jump in with both feet! The business took off from there.

My husband (and marketing manager!) is my biggest supporter. I am so grateful for my friends and family helping me get the word out, and my customers who keep using my services and voted for me in this contest! I’m excited to continue serving my community in 2022!

BEST

CAREBEST TIRE SERVICE

SUPERIOR: Micks Repair

If your car needs a fix, take it to Mick’s!

We offer oil, lube and filter service, tire service and automotive repair. Contact Mick, Kelly, Terry or Corey for all of your automotive needs. We are proud to serve Worthington and the surrounding communities. Thank you for voting for us — we appreciate your support!

EXCELLENT: Anderson Alignment

BEST AUTO BODY

SUPERIOR: Micks Repair

EXCELLENT: Schuett Auto Body

Mick, Terry,

SUPERIOR: Anderson Alignment

Thank you for voting for us in Best of The Globe 2021!

We are a tire and service repair shop. We can work on everything from cars and trucks to semis, trailers and tractors. We also offer roadside assistance and 24-hour farm service. We offer quality work done right: our mechanics have more than 50 combined years of experience so you can trust the work we do!

EXCELLENT: Mick’s Repair

Best Assisted Living

Ecumen Meadows Golden Horizons

Best Chiropractic Office

Worthington Chiropractic Southwest Chiropractic

Best Cosmetic/Esthetic Service

Primp Salon

Hair Gallery

Best Electrician Worthington Electric Dan’s Electric

Johnson Builders and Realty has been a local construction business since 1938, and Kyle and Jason are fourth-generation owners. Specializing in working here locally, we work on both commercial and residential projects, both big and small. We have been blessed with many past and present relationships that have been formed through our business, and looking forward to keeping those strong, while also making new ones in the future. Our families, living and working in this area, are very thankful for the business we have done with our local community.

Best Exercise Facility

Worthington Area YMCA

Center for Active Living, Worthington

Best Hair Salon

New Gen Studio

Primp Salon

Best HVAC Lowe’s Sheet Metal BTU

You can trust Chad Kremer Construction LLC with all your residential, agriculture, and commercial building needs. We are contractors that build with exceptional quality, are trustworthy, reliable and dependable. And most of all, you can count on our experience to remodel your project on time and on budget.

We strive to build customer relationships. We work hard to exceed your expectations and build better properties with lasting value for you to enjoy. Whether your dreams are to build a new home or remodel a kitchen, we are your qualified contractors to handle all your projects.

Thank you for your votes and support in Best of The Globe 2021! We look forward to continuing to build up our community for years to come.

Best Landscaping

Ideal Landscape

Lakes Edge Landscaping, Heron Lake

Best Meat Counter, Locker or Market

W-2’s Quality Meats

Johnson’s Meat Market

SUPERIOR:

Southwest Hearing Technologies is a patient-focused company that has been in Worthington for 30 years. We take pride in helping our patients — from answering any questions they have to ensuring they get what they need. We have a strong and helpful staff that are always here for you. We welcome suggestions that our patients have to make us a better company.

Thank you to all who have voted us Best Of The Globe 2021! We appreciate all the support we have received not only in our community but in the whole region!

EXCELLENT: Hearing & Speech Center

Best Medical Facility

Avera - Access Family Medical Center, Worthington

Sanford Worthington Medical Center

Best Pharmacy

Sterling Drug Hy-Vee, Worthington

Best Physical Therapy

Prairie Rehab Sanford Rehab, Worthington

State Farm Jason Vote

Jason Vote, State Farm Insurance, has served the Worthington area as well as clients throughout southwest Minnesota for over 20 years. Jason leads a team of licensed professionals who together have 120 years of experience with insurance and financial services. The agency has earned numerous awards for high achievement from State Farm. On behalf of Jason Vote, Doris Gaul, Tami Brink, Shauna Tweet, Kevin Schaefer, Morgan Hawkins, Renee Sudenga and Cory Pelzel, we thank our clients and the community for voting for us in the Best of The Globe.

EXCELLENT: Nickel & Associates

Best Plumbing

Harlan’s Plumbing Don’s Plumbing

financial

Jason Vote, Agent 716 Oxford Street Worthington, MN 56187 Bus: 507-372-2906 | www.jasonvote.com

We appreciate the continued support from Worthington and the surrounding communities. We are honored to be recognized in the Best of The Globe 2021!

West Ridge Accounting opened our Worthington Office in September 2018. As we enter our fourth tax season, we look forward to continuing to show outstanding service in our community.

West Ridge Accounting Services provides a positive client experience from a team of professionals that are committed to excellence.

GROCERY

SUPERIOR: Hy-Vee

Thank you for voting for Hy-Vee the Best Of The Globe 2021! We strive to give you the best possible experience in our store. This award tells us we’re achieving our goals, and we are grateful and honored.

We offer a wide variety of services including:

• Bakery

• Deli

• Floral

• Market Grille

• Health Market

• Pharmacy

• Convenience Store

• Starbucks

• Much, much more!

Come and see what we have in store for you today. Thank you for letting us serve Worthington and the surrounding area for more than 50 years. We appreciate your business and your support!

EXCELLENT: Fareway

We appreciate the continued support from Worthington and the surrounding communities. We are honored to be recognized in the Best of The Globe 2021!

West Ridge Accounting opened our Worthington Office in September 2018. As we enter our fourth tax season, we look forward to continuing to show outstanding service in our community.

West Ridge Accounting Services provides a positive client experience from a team of professionals that are committed to excellence.

GROCERY

SUPERIOR: Hy-Vee

Thank you for voting for Hy-Vee the Best Of The Globe 2021! We strive to give you the best possible experience in our store. This award tells us we’re achieving our goals, and we are grateful and honored.

We offer a wide variety of services including:

• Bakery

• Deli

• Floral

• Market Grille

• Health Market

• Pharmacy

• Convenience Store

• Starbucks

• Much, much more!

Come and see what we have in store for you today. Thank you for letting us serve Worthington and the surrounding area for more than 50 years. We appreciate your business and your support!

EXCELLENT: Fareway

APPLIANCES

In 1956, when Elmer Karl opened the first Karl's TV in Gregory, South Dakota, televisions were just making their way into households, customers expected great service and businesses stood behind the products they sold because it was the right thing to do.

More than 60 years later, Karl's offers the region's broadest inventory of in-stock name brand TVs and appliances, a comfortable selection of seating and an exclusive line of mattresses. Through our expansive buying group relationships, we are able to be priced competitively on a daily basis. We truly service what we sell with our own dedicated staff of technicians, who are equipped to get the job done right. At Karl's, we value every customer and community we serve.

We are honored to win Best of The Globe for the fifth consecutive year, and look forward to serving our community for years to come.

At Mike Woll Investment Office, we take the time to get to know each individual client to help pursue financial goals and dreams. With many years of varied experiences, the team of Mike, Carol, Aaron and Alaina enjoys serving our clients and taking care of their needs. We are honored to serve people throughout the region and beyond. We invite you to stop in and see our unique space on the top of the hill in downtown Worthington.

EXCELLENT: Thrivent Financial, Lakefield

EXCELLENT: Culligan of Worthington

Thank you for your support in Best of The Globe 2021!

Healthcare is far from one-size-fits-all, and we understand that completely. At South Shore Care Center, we consider each patient’s unique needs and devote ourselves entirely to servicing them. Being away from home doesn’t have to mean being away from family. At South Shore Care Center, we care.

Best

VETERINARIAN

Veterinary Medical Center

The Veterinary Medical Center began in 1952 and grew into a large multi-doctor practice serving the upper Midwest region of the US. They offer state of the art services for both large and small animals. VMC prices itself on finding practical solutions to complex animal disease challenges with the help of caring staff. Promoting education regarding livestock production and disease interaction has been the focus for prevention of disease issues. Vaccination protocols and diagnostics help to give herd managers and pet owners the necessary tools to help their animals achieve maximum health status. Visit us at www.vmcclinic.com.

Best Sign Service

Harvey Sign Co Custom Graphics

EXCELLENT: Cottonwood County Veterinary Clinic

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY

SUPERIOR: Johnson Builders & Realty

EXCELLENT: Re/Max Premier Realty

Thank you for your votes in Best of The Globe 2021! RE/ MAX Premier Realty Agents offer over 50 years of combined service. Our highly trained & educated full-time agents are top notch! Specializing in Residential, Commercial & Relocation we are available to meet all your needs. In 2020 our agents were awarded the #1 Company for Per Agent Productivity Award for RE/MAX Integra and the State of Minnesota. Working hard for all of our clients while remaining knowledgeable about our current market trends.

Johnson Builders & Realty has been in the real estate business since 1983! They are proud to serve Worthington and the surrounding communities and maintain focus on customer service. Teamwork has been the key to success. The team consists of full-time real estate agents, a closing coordinator and receptionist. They are also members of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)! Call Johnson Builders & Realty for all of your real estate needs!

Jason Johnson Broker 507-329-0201

Steve Johnson Broker 507-370-1602

Phillip Willardson REALTOR 507-360-0599

Bob

Toni Brouillet REALTOR 507-329-2816

Shelley Standafer REALTOR/Closing Coordinator 507-370-7057

All types of Real Estate for

Davi Bullerman REALTOR/Broker Assistant 507-370-7057

REALTOR 507-360-6579

BUILDERS

INC. www.jbrhomes.com call 376-4149

Mike

507-727-9812

Mary

Late Laughs

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The company that makes the toaster

“pastry” [Pop-Tarts] is being sued for $5 million because Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts contain 2% or less of dried strawberries, dried pears and dried apples. Yeah, we know! That’s why we like ‘em! On the other hand, the Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart has real sugar and 50% of your recommended daily allowance of brown.

So, the planet’s in trouble, but luckily, this weekend world leaders are gathering yet again to wear lanyards about it at COP26, the 26th United Nations climate change conference. Twenty-sixth?! ... This crisis is so old it could rent a car! But it shouldn’t — ride a bike, climate change!

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Here in New York City, the streets are so flooded, all the shrimp at Bubba Gump made a break for the Hudson [River].

Everyone’s been talking about Facebook lately and Mark

Zuckerberg just announced that he’s “retooling” the social media platform toward young adults and away from older users. Honestly, just make it a little harder to sign in and you’ll never see another old person on Facebook again.

Last night an FDA panel gave the green light to the Pfizer vaccine for kids between the ages of five and 11. That’s right, kids vaccines are the best way to prevent the two things parents fear the most: COVID and homeschooling.

The Late Late Show With James Corden

Facebook is reeling today after the release of more than 10,000 pages of sensitive internal documents. The documents, which are being called the Facebook Papers, reveal frustration among Facebook staff about the company’s direction. Yeah, not so great to have all of your personal information stolen, is it, Facebook?

A group of about 100 cocaine hippos that are descendants of hippos that were owned by late drug lord Pablo Escobar have been recognized as legal persons in the United States. Apparently, recognizing these hippos as people is an important step in trying to save

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the animals from Colombian authorities. Cocaine hippos — I actually saw Cocaine Hippos open for Wilco at the Hollywood Bowl in 2015.

According to a new study, the Scottish accent has been voted the sexiest accent in the U.K. ... According to the same study — and this is true — the least attractive accents in the United Kingdom were Scouser, Cockney, Birmingham, Leeds, and this felt unnecessarily specific, James Corden.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

There are a lot of [Halloween] costume no-nos these days, especially when it comes to cultural appropriation. Here’s how it goes: Don’t wear a sari if you’re not Indian, don’t go in a kimono if you’re not Japanese [and] don’t put on dental floss underwear if you’re not a Kardashian. Use your head.

The gist of them [the Facebook Papers] is that Facebook knew its technology was

amplifying hate speech and misinformation. ... That means hate and lies are baked directly into Facebook like the cheese in a Stuffed Crust Pizza from Pizza Hut. ... It’s like the nicotine in cigarettes: it’s not what you come for, but it’s why you stick around. I’ll tell you something, I miss when Facebook just was a safe place to lose your house in a pyramid scheme.

Late Night with Seth Meyers

According to reports, a cyclist in Alaska managed to fight off an attack from a 500-pound brown bear. But that was the easy part — the hard part was getting the bear onto the scale.

According to a new survey, less than 20% of Americans said that they eat the wider, yellow end of candy corn first. Whereas the other 80% actually turn the candy corn around — and then chuck it in the trash.

By Rachel Jones

TV Media

The crime-drama series “Power Book II: Ghost” began its own seat-edge narrative just six months after the original series, “Power,” wrapped up its sixth and final season in Febru ary 2020. Now at the end of its second season, the cast and crew are preparing to deliver an action-packed finale fans won’t want to miss. “Power Book II: Ghost” Season 2 draws to a close on Sunday, Nov. 21, on Starz.

In a shocking, pseudo-Shakespearean move, fans looked on as Tariq (Michael Rainey Jr., “The Butler,” 2013) killed his father, Ghost, in Season 1. As he dealt with the consequences of his actions, Monet (Mary J. Blige, “Mudbound,” 2017), the Tejada family matriarch, was left to take the fall for Ghost’s murder, and now she’s without her trusted bodyguard, Owl (Preston Christopher Lawrence, “The Punisher”).

Ever since the murder, Tariq has been battling haunting reflections of the father he killed, the mother he doomed and the life he chose.

So far, Tariq has struggled to save his family business. While trying to obey Monet’s wishes and attend high school, the ruthless Tejada family’s hold over the young man is strong, gunning for him to take control of the streets.

If “Power Book II: Ghost” has taught audiences anything, it’s that looks can be deceiving, and your biggest ally might just be your greatest enemy.

“Power” was created and produced by Courtney A. Kemp (“The Good Wife”) in collaboration with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (“Freelancers,” 2012) and aired from 2014 to 2020. The series follows the story of James “Ghost” St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick, “For Colored Girls,” 2010), who was an intelligent drug dealer trying to leave the criminal world behind to pursue a legitimate business as a nightclub owner. All the while, he evaded arrest and his crumbling family life.

Meanwhile, his son had plenty of other plans and problems stemming from his father’s world. On top of that, Tariq deals with his own dilemmas, chief among which involves his love interest, Diana (LaToya Tonodeo,

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“The Oath,” 2018), part of the Tejada family, with whom Tariq has a (quite literal) love-hate relationship.

Tariq transitions from a side character in “Power” to a morally grey anti-hero in “Power Book II.” It’s a role that, given Tariq’s faces, needed an actor who could grasp the character’s complex and conflicting emotions — something Rainey Jr. does with ease.

After freeing Monet from the death penalty and putting her into witness protection, Tariq faked his Uncle Tommy’s (Joseph Sikora, “Shutter Island,” 2010) death. Yes, Tommy is “dead,” but he’ll no doubt be back — he has a score to settle with the two of them, after all. To make matters more complicated, just

because there’s been an effort to save Monet doesn’t mean there isn’t bad blood between her and Tariq. The young man now appears rather stuck; he knows that making Monet disappear would be an end to his grief, but he also feels a sense of duty toward her.

In “Power Book II,” family is hardly family. It’s a business. Tariq entered a world he’s trying to get out of, not unlike his father, and in the meantime, he’s become a businessman, a highperforming drug dealer and a killer (also rather like “Ghost”). But he’s still just a kid.

Rainey Jr. also rose to fame as a kid. At 10 years old he starred in the Italian film “Un altro mundo” (2010), even learning to speak Italian for the role. Since

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Andrew M. Titus

TITUS LAW

Unscramble the letters for each word to reveal five movies and TV shows. Then, rearrange the circled letters to discover the actor who has appeared in all five.

then, he has worked alongside Hollywood household names Danny Glover (“The Drummer,” 2020), Charles Dutton (“Carter High,” 2015) and Nicholas Cage (“Pig,” 2021), to name a few.

For those not caught up on the Power universe, the second installment, “Ghost,” has also featured cameos from other strong and influential actors this season, from Daniel Sunjata (“Manifest”) to Lovell AdamsGray (“Christmas in the Rockies,” 2020) and Melanie Liburd (“This Is Us”), among others.

The series has also had time to rack up a few awards over the course of its first season.

The winner of the 2021 Image Awards (NAACP) for Outstanding Drama Series, “Power Book

II” also won Method Man (“Venom,” 2015) the Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor, while Blige won for Outstanding Supporting Actress.

In addition, the Women’s Image Network Awards of 2021 recognized Kemp’s behind-thescenes talent, honoring her with awards for Outstanding Show Produced by a Woman, Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Film or Show Written by a Woman. In addition to the Power franchise and “The Good Wife,” Kemp is a screenwriter and producer who has written for “The Bernie Mac Show,” “Hawaii Five-0” and “Beauty and the Beast,” the 2012-13 contemporary crime drama centered on the legendary fable.

LaToya Tonodeo and Michael Rainey Jr. in “Power Book II: Ghost”

Wednesday Best Bets

Non-Stop

TNT 2:00 p.m.

When a U.S. marshal (Liam Neeson) on a flight receives text messages demanding $150 million to be wired to an off-shore account or else a passenger will die every 20 minutes, he uses his training to find the on-board accomplice and take them down.

Christmas Sail

HALL 5:00 p.m.

Katee Sackhoff stars in this premiering Christmas film about a woman who returns home for the holidays to mind her estranged father. While there, she reconnects with old friends and aims to give her daughter a perfect Christmas. Patrick Sabongui co-stars.

The Ice Cream from “The Masked Singer”

The Masked Singer

KTTW 7:00 p.m.

Nick Cannon hosts the Group B semi-final in this new episode. Ken Jeong, Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Nicole Scherzinger once again guess the identities of elaborately costumed celebrities who perform and give clues about themselves.

The Wonder Years

KCAU KSFY KSTP 7:30 p.m.

This new series is an original take on the show of the same name from the late ‘80s. In this reboot set in Montgomery, Ala., a middleclass Black family has their story told through the eyes of their imaginative 12-year-old child, Dean (Elisha Williams).

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ANPL 7:00 a.m.

Steve and Terri go on a quest to find the Tasmanian tiger, thought to be extinct since the 1930s in this rebroadcast. While searching, they come face to face with exotic wildlife, such as the Tasmanian devil, venomous copperhead snake and a wombat.

Blade

SYFY 11:00 a.m.

In order to avenge the death of his mother, Blade (Wesley Snipes) wages war against the vampires in the first film of this trilogy. Be ing half-human and half-vampire, Blade’s hybrid blood is the key to the vampires’ plans to summon a terrifying blood god.

Utkarsh Ambudkar, Rose McIver and Richie Moriarty in “Ghosts”

Bones

TNT 2:00 p.m.

A bowling alley becomes a crime scene when the unidentifiable remains of a male bowler are found in the establishment’s automatic pinsetter. Stumped, Booth (David Boreanaz) and Brennan (Emily Deschanel) go undercover with a competitive team to find clues.

Ghosts

KELO KEYC KMEG WCCO 8:00 p.m.

Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar star in this American remake of the British sitcom. This new episode continues to follow the couple as they fix up their newly inherited estate while dealing with a group of eccentric ghosts that also inhabit the home.

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Seven

SYFY 10:30 a.m.

When bodies are found near inscriptions of the words “gluttony” and “greed,” Dets. Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and Mills (Brad Pitt) are led to a killer who is choosing victims based on the seven deadly sins in this David Fincher-directed cult classic.

Red 2

AMC 12:45 p.m.

A sequel to the 2010 film starring the same cast, this action film follows a rag-tag team of retired C.I.A. agents who come together once again to locate a missing nuclear device. Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich and Anthony Hopkins star.

Men in Black: International

FX 4:00 p.m.

Back with a new generation of agents, the Men in Black are faced with their biggest task yet. Accustomed to fighting against the threat of alien invasion, the agents must now protect the world from a mole in their own organization. Chris Hemsworth stars.

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Life after ‘Scandal’: Actress Kerry Washington (“Little Fires Everywhere”) has several projects coming down the pipeline, including a star turn in Netflix’s “The School For Good and Evil” (2022) and a producer-director role in the upcoming Hulu series

“Reasonable Doubt.” But Washington isn’t the only “Scandal”

alum who’ll be popping up on our screens in 2022.

Fresh off Fox’s “Prodigal Son,” Bellamy Young — a.k.a. first lady/President Melody “Mellie” Grant in “Scandal” — is returning to ABC with a role in “Promised Land,” which is on track to premiere Monday, Jan. 24.

The series, which stars John Ortiz (“American Gangster,” 2007) in the lead role, has been described as an “epic, genera-

tion-spanning drama about two Latinx families vying for wealth and power in California’s Sonoma Valley.” Young will play the role of hotel magnate Margaret Honeycroft, who is the longtime nemesis of Ortiz’s character, vineyard owner Joe Sandoval.

ABC has also welcomed Jeff Perry — better known to “Scandal” fans as Chief of Staff/Vice-

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“Hawkeye”

Don’t miss the latest dive into another super-story when “Hawkeye” debuts Wednesday, Nov. 24, on Disney+. Taking place after the events of “Avengers: End Game” (2019), “Hawkeye” is the fifth new television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Based on the Marvel source comics, the series stars Jeremy Renner (“The Hurt Locker,” 2008) reprising his role as Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye, an expert archer and marksman who doesn’t technically have any superhuman powers, but who has turned his body into a versatile, deadly weapon. While Barton may have retired as Hawkeye and the worst villain of all may be gone, the Avengers are still fighting crime, this time with a younger group of heroes. Young archer Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld, “True Grit,” 2010) has taken on the role of Hawkeye with the Avengers, and the two are soon forced to work together to take down enemies from Barton’s past. The series explores more of Barton’s time as his alter ego, Ronin (as seen in “Endgame”), while the unlikely duo take on their enemies, hoping to make it home in time for Christmas. Created by Jonathan Igla (“Mad Men”), the series is directed by Rhys Thomas (“Saturday Night Live”) and duo Bert and Bertie (“Troop Zero,” 2019). “Hawkeye” also stars Florence Pugh (“Little Women,” 2019), Vera Farmiga (“The Many Saints of Newark,” 2021), Zahn McClarnon (“Longmire”), Brian d’Arcy James (“Spotlight,” 2015) and Tony Dalton (“Better Call Saul”).

“Duck the Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas Special” (2016)

Fly right into the holiday spirit with “Duck the Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas Special,” streaming on Disney+ beginning Friday, Nov. 26. Donald Duck (Tony Anselmo, “DuckTales”), after years of flying south for the winter, is tired of never getting to spend the holidays with his friends and missing out on all that Christmas has to offer. Determined to make up for lost time and have the ultimate Christmas experience, Donald refuses to fly south with Daisy (Tress MacNeille, “The Simpsons”) and his other feathered friends. It’s all fun, games and holiday cheer until the cold starts to get to him. So, when Donald starts to get sick, it’s up to Mickey (Chris Diamantopoulos, “The Three Stooges,” 2012) and his friends to get the duck down south before he gets hypothermia. This holiday special is directed and written by Alonso Ramirez Ramos (“Steven Universe”) and Paul Rudish (“Mickey Mouse”), with a story by Darrick Bachman (“The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse”). Bill Farmer (“A Goofy Movie,” 1995), Russi Taylor (“Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” 1988), Corey Burton (“Hercules,” 1997), John Kassir (“Pete’s Dragon,” 2016) and Kevin Michael Richardson (“Lilo & Stitch,” 2002) voice star alongside Rudish.

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Con Air

AMC 12:30 p.m.

Cameron Poe (Nicolas Cage) went to prison for accidentally killing a man. Once released, he is put aboard a plane filled with the worst of America’s criminals. When they hijack the flight, Poe tries to overtake them with the help of a federal marshal.

Gloria Bell SHOW 1:15 p.m.

An English-language remake of his 2013 film “Gloria,” director Sebastian Lelio retells the story of a 50-something woman looking for love in L.A. Julianne Moore, John Turturro, Michael Cera and Brad Garrett star in this comedy about middle-aged romance.

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Next Stop, Christmas

HALL 3:00 p.m.

After Angie (Lyndsy Fonseca) decides to spend Christmas alone this year, her commuter train suddenly transforms into a magical wonder that takes her back in time to 2011 in her home town. Christopher Lloyd also stars in this premiering holiday film.

Four Christmases

TNT 7:00 p.m.

Kate (Reese Witherspoon) and Brad (Vince Vaughn) aren’t the family type, spending every holiday taking a tropical vacation. But when a storm leaves them unable to travel, they’re forced to spend Christmas with all four sets of their divorced parents.

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President Cyrus Beene — back into the fold.

Perry recently boarded a new untitled drama that was ordered to pilot back in September. He’s been tapped as the male lead opposite series star Hilary Swank (“Away”), whose character is a disgraced journalist who finds re demption after moving to Alaska and joining a daily newspaper in

Anchorage — a newspaper run by her former colleague, played by Perry.

That project is still in the pilot stage but would likely air in the 2022-23 broadcast season. In the meantime, look for Perry to appear in Shonda Rhimes’ upcoming limited series “Inventing Anna,” which reunites him with “Scandal” co-star Katie Lowes (she played Quinn).

“Inventing Anna” should ar-

rive on Netflix sometime in the new year.

Ranger down: “Walker” is just barely into its second season, but already some big changes may be coming to CW’s reimagining of “Walker, Texas Ranger.”

Former “General Hospital” actress Lindsey Morgan, who plays Texas Ranger Micki Ramirez on the show, recently made the surprise announcement that she

is exiting the series for “personal reasons.”

In a statement, Morgan explained: “After much thoughtful consideration and introspection, I have made the incredibly difficult decision to step away from my role as Micki Ramirez on ‘Walker’ for personal reasons, and I am eternally grateful to have the support of the producers, CBS Studios and The CW in allowing me to do so.”

She continued: “The opportunity to play Micki has truly been a blessing, as has working alongside the incredible cast and crew of this terrific series. Please know that I will continue to root for my TV family and wish them all the best.”

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

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An afternoon of feel-good holiday movies kicks off with this festive yarn. Single mom Jennifer (Brooke Burns) is too busy for Christmas, but that all changes when her uncle (Henry Winkler) brings a handsome stranger (Warren Christie) for a holiday visit.

Oz the Great and Powerful

SYFY 11:00 a.m.

James Franco, Mila Kunis and Michelle Williams star in this visually stunning prequel to the 1939 classic “The Wizard of Oz.” The film reveals the origin story of the Wizard of Oz (Franco), a sideshow magician who’s whisked off to Oz in a hot air balloon.

Ariana Grande among those nominated at the 49th Annual American Music Awards

The 49th Annual American Music Awards

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The best in American music gather to celebrate their achievements in the industry during this awards show presentation. Now in its 49th year, artists nominated include Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, BTS, Drake, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X and more.

Football

KARE KDLT KTIV 7:20 p.m.

The Pittsburgh Stealers take on the Los Angeles Chargers in this primetime game airing live from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Tied at one point this season for games won and lost, the two teams should be fairly evenly matched with one another.

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Hedgehogs

FX 6:30 a.m.

Chevy Chase, Jon Heder and Kari Wahlgren voice star in this animated film from director Jianming Huang. Bobby is the strongest and most arrogant hedgehog in his tribe. When he loses his memory in a fight, Bobby takes off on a harrowing adventure.

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Tiffany Coyne and Jonathan Mangum join this hit game show’s hilarious host, Wayne Brady, in welcoming costumed audience members to the fun. Contestants make increasingly risky deals with the host in an effort to win big money and amazing prizes. Wayne Brady hosts “Let’s Make a Deal”

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Love It or List It

HGTV 12:00 p.m.

An afternoon of real estate kicks off with this rebroadcast. A couple who rushed into buying their first home has now realized they don’t have space to host their family for gatherings. She wants something new and spacious, but he’d prefer to remodel.

Ordinary Joe

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James Wolk and Natalie Martinez star in a new Thanksgiving episode of this new drama series. A young man faces a series of decisions that could change his life forever and set him on the path for many curious, action-packed and random adventures.

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Based on Eric Manheimer’s novel “Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital,” this medical drama returns for more of Season 4 in this episode. Ryan Eggold, Janet Montgomery, Freema Agyeman and Jocko Sims star as the hospital’s department heads.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

SYFY 10:05 p.m.

Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) continues on his grand adventure in this film trilogy’s second installment. Directed by Peter Jackson, this adventure chronicles Bilbo’s efforts to reclaim Erebor. Ian McKellen returns to his role as Gandalf the Grey.

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