As December settles in and the days grow shorter, something special begins to glow across Nobles County. It’s not just the lights strung along streets or the decorations in windows—it’s the sense of togetherness that shows up this time of year, especially within our local churches. Throughout the county, churches of all sizes and traditions […]
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You spend a lot of time encouraging everyone else. Your customers. Your team. Your family. Even total strangers on social media. Today, it’s your turn. Before the year gets away from you, give yourself a gift that costs nothing and can pay off all year long: write a letter to yourself to read this time
If you have repeat customers, you already have the foundation of something powerful: a community. You just need to ensure they understand that. Not a punch-card club. Not just “regulars.” A real group of people who feel connected to you, your team, and each other. Community is what keeps people choosing you even when a
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Even though the Grande Theatre has been open for a few years now, plenty of people in the area still call it “the new theatre”—and honestly, it deserves the title. Clean, modern, and full of upgrades that small-town moviegoers don’t always get to enjoy, it continues to feel refreshingly up-to-date every time you walk through
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If you’re a busy professional, “keeping up with tech” can feel like a second full-time job you did not apply for. New tools launch daily. Your inbox is full of “game-changing” software. Meanwhile, you still have customers to serve, a team to lead, and probably at least 47 open browser tabs. Right? While there’s enormous
If Worthington had a crown jewel — a place that stops you in your tracks and makes you say, “Wow… this is really here?” — it would be The Historic Dayton House. Tucked right into a quiet neighborhood on the west side of town, this beautifully restored 1890s mansion feels like stepping straight into another
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Some weekends, adventure looks like hiking a trail or exploring a new restaurant. Other weekends? It looks like grabbing a coffee, popping into your favorite local shops, and discovering treasures you didn’t even know you needed. This week’s “52 Things” is all about shopping small in Worthington and the surrounding towns—because supporting our neighbors is
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You already know this but you will never out-doorbuster the big box stores. You are not supposed to. Your power is not in pallets of TVs sold near cost to get people in the door. It is in how people feel when they walk through your door. If you lean into experience, Black Friday can
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Some winter evenings in Worthington are meant for curling up at home…And some are meant for slipping into a warm, lively place where the lights glow a little softer, the conversations hum a little louder, and the cold stays firmly outside. That’s exactly what I found at Forbidden Barrel Brewing this week. I stopped in
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We’re fast approaching the time of year where it can like you’re running a marathon on a tightrope. Customers need attention. Promotions are queued up to be launched (or designed). Your inventory is giving you nightmares and you have huge goals for the end of the year. And you’re supposed to stay cheerful, strategic, and
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You’ve heard the old saying “You never get a second chance at a first impression.” For businesses, that isn’t just a cliché, it’s reality. Customers size up a business long before they make a purchase and often before anyone on your team even says hello. Those first 10 seconds set expectations, shape decisions, and influence
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When people picture hiking or biking, they often imagine a perfect summer day — sunshine, green grass, and maybe an ice cream stop along the way. But in Nobles County, outdoor adventure doesn’t end when the weather cools down. Our trails and paths are open year-round, offering fresh ways to explore and stay active no
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