The Globe of Worthington

ROCHESTER — Pastor Rob Zahn, lead pastor of Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester, has written a provocative new book, “LSD to Galilee: Incarnation in Psychedelic Subculture,” that recalls the biblical phrase, “But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears to hear.” For if we had such spiritual perception, he argues, we would be less inclined to relegate the “sacred” and the “profane” into neat little boxes.

WORTHINGTON — Charlotte Heinz-Hoefert, a licensed professional clinical counselor for almost 13 years, opened her business Woven Counseling and Consultation Services, LLC, early in 2025 so that she could help people with immediate support and assistance. Part of her efforts involved bringing a Wind Phone to Worthington.

WINDOM — Despite both teams already advancing to the state tournament, the Fairmont Martins and Windom Pirates are still playing with plenty on the line. The Pirates are trying to win their second straight Region 10C championship, and they are off to a good start with a 7-5 victory in game one Wednesday night at Island Park. The Martins are trying to win the region title in their first season back in Class C after making the jump to Class B a year ago.

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DULUTH — Duluth-based author Naomi Yaeger is traveling through southwest Minnesota with her book “Blooming Hollyhocks: Tales of Joy During Hard Times” that was published last fall, and will make a stop in Worthington from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Nobles County Heritage Center, 225 Ninth St., Worthington. Yaeger’s book shares stories about her mother, Janette Minehart, growing up in Murray County during the Great Depression and World War II.

LUVERNE — The Jackson Bulls are one win away from their third state tournament appearance in four years with a big 5-3 road win in Luverne Wednesday. The Bulls overcame a 3-2 deficit at Redbird Field with three runs in the top of the eighth inning. With both teams falling in their Region 10C semifinal series, a win in this series will clinch the third and final Class C spot from the region, while the loser will see their season come to an end.

ST. PAUL — Minnesota Republican voters Tuesday didn’t follow the say-so of some of their leaders — the Republican Party and President Donald Trump. Instead, by comfortable margins, they backed former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya for U.S. Senate and House Speaker Lisa Demuth for governor. Republican Party Chairman Alex Plechash said Wednesday, Aug.

MINNESOTA — Harvey Carignan’s reign of terror came to an end in the fall of 1974, when a 19-year-old nursing student survived a near-fatal attack and identified him as her assailant. Within months, investigators connected him to a string of Minnesota crimes. A 17-year-old girl was attacked with a hammer in Mora and left to die. A 13-year-old Duluth girl escaped after a brutal sexual assault. Two other young women turned up dead. Even then, investigators weren’t sure they had found all of his victims.

STURIGS, S.D. — The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating fewer crashes during this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Over the course of the 10-day Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the South Dakota Highway Patrol releases daily information on crashes and crime in and around the city of Sturgis.

WORTHINGTON — The following individual, previously reported on by The Globe, was sentenced in Fifth District Court: Dwaylan Lee Robinson , 29, was convicted in Nobles County of possession or sale of stolen or counterfeit checks. Charges of check forgery and theft by swindle were dismissed. He was sentenced to 21 days in the Nobles County Jail, with credit for 21 days served, and 12 months in a St. Cloud correctional facility, stayed for three years of supervised probation.