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Location:
Aerial view of Worthington Minnesota Location of Worthington Minnesota
The regional economic hub of Southwestern Minnesota, the City of Worthington is nestled in the Southwest corner of Minnesota at the intersection of Interstate 90 and Minnesota State Highway 60. Having a strong agricultural presence from row crops to various kinds of livestock, Worthington has attracted large corporations involved in processing, research, and shipping to locate to the community. Worthington is home to research companies that are actively discovering new technologies in the bio-science field, as well as several manufacturing companies that are involved in building homes, commercial buildings and plastic products. The City of Worthington has 130 acres of land available along Interstate 90 for the addition of any bio-science, commercial, or industrial businesses.

Worthington has an excellent school system along with the Minnesota West Community & Technical College, two clinics and a progressive, growing hospital. And don't forget the wide variety of recreation activities that include Lake Okabena, bike paths, nineteen city parks, soccer fields, hockey arena, tennis courts, and a disc golf course. There is also a restored and recently remodeled art deco War Memorial Auditorium that offers a great variety of shows, plus the many festivals that our city hosts throughout the year.

Courtesy City of Worthington


Population: 
 Worthington (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 9,916 10,243 9,977 11,283 12,764 +1,481 +13.12
Land Area (sq. mile) 2.70 6.75 7.01 7.15 7.34 +0.19 +2.66
Density (persons per sq. mile) 3,672.6 1,517.5 1,423.3 1,578.9 1,739.0 +160.1 +10.14
Housing Units 3,284 4,092 4,141 4,573 4,699 +126 +2.76
Households -- 3,904 3,967 4,311 4,458 +147 +3.41
Persons Per Household -- 2.56 2.42 2.55 2.86 +0.31 +12.16

Geography:

Worthington is a city in and the county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota. Interstate 90,  US Highway 59 and State Highway 60 are the main arterials in the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.74 square miles (22.64 km²), of which, 7.34 square miles (19.01 km²) of it is land and 1.40 square miles (3.63 km²) of it is water.

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 12,764 people, 4,458 households, and 2,917 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,739.0 inhabitants per square mile (671.4 /km2). There were 4,699 housing units at an average density of 640.2 per square mile (247.2 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 62.2% White, 5.5% African American, 0.7% Native American, 8.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 20.5% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35.4% of the population.

There were 4,458 households of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.36.

The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

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History:  

Worthington's First Decade: The first European to set eyes on southwestern Minnesota was French explorer Joseph Nicollet. Nicollet mapped the area between the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers in the 1830s. He called the region “Sisseton Country” in honor of the Sisseton band of Dakota Indians then living there. It was a rolling sea of wide open prairie grass that extended as far as the eye could see. One small lake in Sisseton Country was given the name “Lake Okabena” on Nicollet’s map, “Okabena” being a Dakota word meaning “nesting place of the herons.”

In 1871, the St. Paul & Sioux City Railway Company decided to connect those two cities with a ribbon of steel. The puffing steam engines that then chugged across the prairies consumed enormous quantities of water. As a result, water stations were needed every eight to twelve miles (19 km) along the route. One of these stations was designated as “The Okabena Railway Station.”

In that same year, Professor Ransom Humiston of Cleveland, Ohio, and Dr. A.P. Miller, editor of the Toledo Blade, organized a company to locate a colony of settlers along the tracks of the Sioux City and St. Paul Railway. This colony – the National Colony – was to be a village of temperance with a capital “T”, a place where evangelical Methodists, Presbyterians, Congregationalists and Baptists could live free of the sins of alcohol. A town was plotted, and the name was changed from the Okabena Railway Station to Worthington, Worthington being the maiden name of Dr. Miller’s mother-in-law.[4] On April 29, 1872, regular passenger train service to Worthington was started, and on that very first train were the first of the National Colony settlers. One early arrival described the scene:

We were among the first members of the colony to arrive at the station of an unfinished railroad… There was a good hotel, well and comfortably furnished, one or two stores neatly furnished and already stocked with goods, [and] several other[s] in process of erection… The streets, scarcely to be defined as such, were full of prairie schooners, containing families waiting until masters could suit themselves with “claims,” the women pursuing their housewifely avocations meanwhile – some having cooking stoves in their wagons, others using gypsy fires to do their culinary work; all seeming happy and hopeful.

Settlers poured into the region. It was the age of the Homestead Act when 160 acres (0.65 km2) of government land could be claimed for free. All one had to do was live on the land and “improve” it, a vague phrase if ever there was one. In such an atmosphere, settlers without connection to the National Colony also arrived in great number, and few of those were temperance activists. Scandinavian, German, and Irish immigrants were among those who came. American-born settlers invariably included many hardened – and hard-drinking – Civil War veterans hungry for free land.

A curious event took place on Worthington’s very first Fourth of July celebration. Hearing that there was a keg of beer in the Worthington House Hotel, Professor Humiston entered the hotel, seized the keg, dragged it outside, and destroyed it with an axe. A witness described what happened next:

''Upon seeing this, the young men of the town thought it to be rather an imposition, and collected together, procured the services of the band, and under the direction of a military officer marched to the rear of the hotel, and with a wheelbarrow and shovel took the empty keg that had been broken open, and playing the dead march with flag at half staff marched to the flagpole in front of Humiston’s office where they dug a grave and gave the empty keg a burial with all the honors attending a soldier’s funeral.

They then, with flag at full mast and with lively air, marched back to the ice house, procured a full keg of beer, returning to the grave, resting the keg thereon. Then a general invitation was given to all who desired to partake, which many did until the keg was emptied… In the evening they reassembled, burning Prof. Humiston in effigy about 10 p.m. Thus ended the glorious Fourth at Worthington, Minn. —Sibley Gazette July 5, 1872[6]

In spite of tensions between pro-temperance and anti-temperance factions, the town grew rapidly. By the end of summer in 1872, eighty-five building had been constructed where just one year before there had been nothing but a field of prairie grass.

The ensuing winter was a severe one, and swarms of grasshoppers stripped farmers’ fields bare in the summer of 1873. Still, settlers came. 1874 produced a bumper harvest, followed by another grasshopper invasion in 1875. 1876 and 1877 were both good farming years. Grasshoppers returned for the last time in 1879, and a bright future began for southwestern Minnesota. According to the 1880 census, Nobles County boasted 4435 residents, 636 of them living in Worthington. For German, Irish and Scandinavian immigrants seeking a new life, southwestern Minnesota was a new world.

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Main Street looking north, Worthington Minnesota, 1916
Main Street looking north, Worthington Minnesota, 1916
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Government:
Worthington City Hall
303 9th Street
PO Box 279
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 372-8600
Fax: (507) 372-8630

Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

City Council Meetings:
2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 7:00 pm

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Worthington City Hall, Worthington Minnesota
City Term Ends Name and Address   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2022 Michael Kuhle
414 Sundown Drive
Worthington, MN 56187
  (507) 372-2823
City Administrator  appointed Steve Robinson
PO Box 279
Worthington, MN 56187
Email (507) 666-5012
Clerk appointed Mindy Eggers
PO Box 279
Worthington, MN 56187
  (507) 666-5011
Council Member - Ward 1 12/31/2024 Christopher Kielblock
1522 2nd Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
  (507) 329-3625
Council Member - Ward 1 12/31/2022 Larry Janssen
1600 S Shore Drive
Worthington, MN 56187
  (507) 350-9596
Council Member - Ward 2 12/31/2022 Mike Harmon
829 W Lake Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
  (507) 376-4635
Council Member - Ward 2 12/31/2024 Amy Ernst
820 Turner Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Email (507) 360-8572
Council Member - at large 12/31/2022 Alaina Kolpin
1644 South Shore Drive
Worthington, MN 56187
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State      
MN House - District 11A 12/31/2022  Rod Hamilton (R)  
417 State Office Building 
St. Paul, MN 55155  
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(651) 296-5373
MN Senate - District 11 12/31/2024  Bill Weber (R)
Minnesota Senate Bldg. Rm 2109
St. Paul, MN 55155
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Email
(651) 296-5650
(507) 220-4803
MN Governor  12/31/2022  Governor Tim Walz (DFL)
75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
St. Paul, MN 55155  
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Email
(651) 201-3400
(800) 657-3717 
Federal      
US House - District 1 12/31/2022  Jim Hagedorn (R)
1433 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Web
Email
(202) 225-2472 
US Senate 12/31/2022   Amy Klobuchar (DFL)
425 Dirksen Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510  
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(202) 224-3244 
US Senate 12/31/2022   Tina Smith (DFL)  
720 Hart Senate Office Bldg.
 Washington, DC 20510
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(202) 224-5641  
US President  12/31/2024  Joe Biden (D)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
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Post Office:
US Post Office
850 10th Street
Worthington, MN 56187-2760
Phone: (507) 376-4870
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday           9:00 am - 11:00 am

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US Post Office, Worthington Minnesota


Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Worthington Public Utilities (507) 372-8680
Natural Gas Minnesota Energy Resources Corp   (800) 889-9508
Wastewater Worthington Public Utilities (507) 372-8680
Water Worthington Public Utilities (507) 372-8680
Telephone Frontier Communications (800) 435-1504
Cable TV Mediacom (507) 372-7747

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees
Swift & Company Animal Slaughtering & Processing 1,500
Worthington Regional Hospital General Medical & Surgical Hospitals 261
Highland Manufacturing Other Wood Product Manufacturing 170
Bedford Industries Inc Plastics Product Manufacturing 153
Intervet, Inc. Pharmaceutical & Medicine Manufacturing 140
Worthington Specialty Clinics Offices of Physicians 102
Daily Globe Newspaper, Periodical, Book, & Directory Publishers 85
Fullerton Building Systems Inc Nonresidential Building Construction 40
New Vision Co-op Warehousing & Storage 38
Schaap Sanitation Waste Collection 25
Worthington Tractor Parts Industrial Machinery Manufacturing 25


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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Worthington Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Worthington Minnesota area


Events:
Worthington Windsurfing Regatta and Music Festival

Second weekend in June

Worthington Windsurfing Regatta & Music Festival -- The best windsurfing and musical in the midwest! We've reserved a spot for you on the beautiful shores of Lake okabena in Worthington, along Sailboard Beach, as we invite you to enjoy another year of the Worthington Windsurfing Regatta & Music Festival.


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International Festival

Second weekend in July

Celebrate the many cultures in Worthington at the International Festival. This colorful festival is every July at the Nobles County Government Center lawn in downtown Worthington.  A talent contest, music and food from around the world, children’s activities and much more make this an event you do not want to miss.

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International Festival, Worthington Minnesota
Nobles County Fair

Second weekend in August

There is sure to be family fun for everyone at the Nobles County Fair held each August at the Nobles County Fairgrounds. A full carnival runs Thursday through Sunday and grandstand events Friday through Sunday. All 4-H and open class entries from livestock, to photography to flowers are on display throughout the fair. Visit Machinery Row on Stower Drive. And of course there is plenty of tasty fair food available. There is no admission charge to get on the grounds!

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Nobles County Fair, Worthington Minnesota 
King Turkey Day

Second weekend in September

Don’t miss Worthington’s King Turkey Day celebration. For more than 70 years, this event has attracted thousands of people to Worthington. Start your day at the free pancake breakfast. During the Great Gobbler Gallop live turkeys are raced down the street in a friendly rivalry with Cuero, Texas. A delegation from Cuero brings a turkey to challenge Worthington’s famous turkey, Paycheck. Right after the gallop, one of the area’s largest parades kicks off. Hundreds of people gather along Worthington’s Tenth Street to catch the action. A featured speaker, 10K race and carnival are all a part of King Turkey Day festivities.

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King Turkey Day, Worthington Minnesota

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Attractions:
Freedom Shore Park and Veterans Memorial

The park was named by the Senior class of 1976 in honor of the United States Bicentennial. The park was again renamed in 2007 upon completion of a veterans memorial to honor past and present veterans of Nobles County. The Veteran's Memorial - A beautifully designed memorial to honor past and present veterans of Nobles County. The memorial consists of colored paver beds containing granite pavers engraved with the veteran's branch of service, name and conflict. The four branches of service are recognized with the appropriate lighted flag and engraved emblem upon a granite monument.

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Freedom Shore Park and Veterans Memorial, Worthington Minnesota
Nobles County Art Center
407 12th Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 372-8245

12 annual shows are scheduled throughout the year, and the Art Center has a permanent collection on display. The Art Center is sponsor of Art in the Courtyard, an annual showcase for local and regional artisans, held the first Saturday in August. Art Center hours are 2-4:30 p.m. weekdays.

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Nobles County Art Center, Courtesy Daily Globe
Nobles County Speedway
1600 Stower Drive
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
220-3511

1/4 Mile Black Dirt Oval Race Track, located in Worthington, MN  

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Nobles County Speedway, Worthington Minnesota
Pioneer Village
1600 Stower Drive
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-4431

Pioneer Village is typical of many small communities in the Midwest at the beginning of the 20th Century. Consider each building as it might have affected your ancestors. It was their hard work, influence and vision of their future and yours that created the world we live in today. Pioneer Village is a symbol of their contribution to our history with a special emphasis to Southwest Minnesota and particularly Nobles County, and is dedicated to their memory.

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Pioneer Village, Worthington Minnesota
Spomer Classics
322 Oxford Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 360-9557

One of the finest Automotive Collections in the upper Midwest.  This automotive museum features classic autos for sale, automotive memorabilia and porcelain/neon dealership signs.  This museum  is open for your viewing enjoyment and will bring back memories of the past.

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Spomer Classics, Worthington Minnesota
War Memorial Auditorium- Performing Arts Center
714 13th Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-9101

Constructed in 1931 in the classic Art Deco style, the renovated and newly restored building is one of the largest auditorium facilities in a wide region of southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa. Memorial Auditorium is a 735-seat performance center owned and operated by the City of Worthington. The large proscenium stage features state-of-the-art lighting and sound.

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War Memorial Auditorium - Performing Arts Center

Recreation:
Centennial Park

The Beach Nook is newly renovated and open 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm. daily. They offer canoe, paddle board and kayak rentals. Food and beverages are also available from this beach front amenity. Showers and restrooms are open to the public. They are located in Centennial Park - park amenities include: new picnic/shelter area, new playground equipment, sand volleyball court, basketball court and splash pad which is ideal for small children or those with disabilities.

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Centennial Park, Worthington Minnesota
Chautauqua Park

The park is a community park and is handicap accessible, located on the shores of Lake Okabena. Modern restroom and has an abundance of green space. Fishing dock located within park. Although the dock is not handicap acessible, there is an abundance of shoreline avialable for fishing. Enclosed and open shelter with electricity, natural gas (enclosed area only) and water. Enclosed shelter is avialable to rent by contacting 507-372-8601. Weekly city band concerts on Wednesday evenings approximately mid June thru mid July at 7 pm. within the band shell. Seating available. Band shell available for rental-weddings, concerts, church services.

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Chautauqua Park, Worthington Minnesota
Worthington Ice Arena
553 Stower Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
376-5252

Local Ice Arena offering hockey programs, figure skating, and other winter activities. Available for rental in the offseason to host larger events. Home of the Worthington Hockey Association and the Trojan Hockey Teams.  

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Great Life Golf and Fitness Club
851 W Oxford Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
376-5142

Stately surroundings set the stage for a super game. Nestled in the southwest corner of the state, statuesque trees and an established course provide the backdrop for enjoying an afternoon of challenging golf in historical Worthington, Minnesota. Established in 1919, this 18-hole, par 71 golf course provides 6,274 yards of play from the longest tees and features beautiful fairways and greens, trees and sand to test your game.

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Great Life Golf and Fitness Club, Worthington Minnesota

Lakes:
Lake Name Size
(acres)
Lake info Lake Map Rec Map Topo Map
Ocheda 1691 n/a
Okabena 776

Health Care:
Avera Worthington Medical Group
1216 Ryan's Road
Worthington, MN 56187Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 372-2921

Access Family Medical Clinic serves even more people in Worthington, MN, and the surrounding area, thanks to a partnership between Rural Health Care, Inc. and Avera. This collaboration allows a rural setting to have affordable health care in a number of services, including annual physicals, chronic disease management, women’s care, X-ray services, immunizations and more

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Avera Worthington Medical Group
Sanford Worthington Medical Center
1018 Sixth Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 372-2941

Choose Sanford Health in Worthington, MN, and Nobles County for your family’s health care needs. Visit our medical center and clinic, featuring: 48-bed, full-service regional hospital Primary care, pediatrics, women's care, imaging, lab and specialty clinic services Inpatient and outpatient surgery Women's Center We also offer Direct Access laboratory testing. This gives you the freedom to order several lab tests quickly, conveniently and confidentially without visiting the doctor.

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Sanford Worthington Medical Center, Worthington Minnesota

Schools:
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
1450 College Way
Worthington MN 56187
Phone: (507) 372-5803

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a public community and technical college in Minnesota with five campuses: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington. The college also has learning centers in Luverne, Marshall, and Redwood Falls  The Worthington Campus of Minnesota West is located on 63 acres near the shore of Lake Okabena.

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Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Worthington Minnesota
Independent School District 518
1117 Marine Avenue
Worthington MN 56187
Phone: (507) 372-2172
Fax: (507) 372-2174

Grades:  PK-12
Students:  4,024

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Worthington High School
1211 Clary Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-6121
Fax: (507) 372-4304

Grades:  9-12
Students: 
1,063

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Worthington High School, Worthington Minnesota
Worthington Middle SchoolWorthington Middle School
1401 Crailsheim Road
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-4174
Fax: (507) 372-1424

Grades:  6-8
Students:  1,001

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Worthington Middle School
Prairie Elementary School
1700 1st Avenue SW
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 727-1250
Fax: (507) 727-1255

Grades:  PK-5
Students:  1,228

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Prairie Elementary School, Worthington Minnesota
St. Mary's School
1206 8th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-5236
Fax: (507) 376-5159

Grades:  K-6
Students: 
75

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St. Mary's School, Worthington Minnesota

Churches:
Abundant Life Tabernacle
627 Clary Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 329-3740

Pastor:  Todd Bauman
Sunday Worship:  10:00 am and 12:00 pm

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Abundant Life Tabernacle, Worthington Minnesota
American Lutheran Church - ELCA
915 Winifred Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: 507-376-5264

Pastor:  Anne Hokenstad
Sunday Worship:  8:00 am and 10:15 am

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American Lutheran Church, Worthington Minnesota
American Reformed Church
1720 N Burlington Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-6517

Pastor:  not available
Sunday Worship:  9:30 am

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American Reformed Church, Worthington Minnesota
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
1600 Knollwood Drive
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 530-0638 

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship:  n/a

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Worthington Minnesota
Comunidad Christiana de Worthington
350 W Oxford Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 372-7976

Pastor:  Hector & Raquel Andrade
Sunday Worship:  10:00 am  (Spanish)

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Comunidad Christiana de Worthington, Worthington Minnesota
First Evangelical Lutheran Church - ELCA
1200 Fourth Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-6148

Pastor:  Rev. Jeanette Clark McCormick
Sunday Worship:  9:00 am

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First Lutheran Church, Worthington Minnesota
First United Methodist Church
408 11th Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 372-2939 

Pastor:  Daren I. Flinck
Sunday Worship:  10:30 am

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First United Methodist Church, Worthington Minnesota
Grace Community Church
2011 Nobles Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 343-7920 

Pastor:  Scott Barber
Sunday Worship:  10:00 am

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Grace Community Church, Worthington Minnesota
Indian Lake Baptist Church
31141 Roberts Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-5401

Pastor:  Steve Anderson
Sunday Worship:  9:00 am

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Indian Lake Baptist Church, Worthington Minnesota
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
622 Clary Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 372-2605

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship:  9:30 am

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Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Worthington Minnesota
Lakeside Church
1000 Linda Lane
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-9735 

Pastor:  Jonah Beckermann
Sunday Worship:  10:00 am 

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Lakeside Church, Worthington Minnesota
Living Waters Covenant Church
1645 South Shore Drive
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-5109 

Pastor:  John & Kris Stewart
Sunday Worship:  10:00 am

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First Covenant Church, Worthington Minnesota
St. Mary's Catholic Church
1215 Seventh Avenue
Worthington 56187
Phone: (507) 376-6005

Pastor:  Father James Callahan
Saturday Mass: 5:30 pm   Spanish: 7:00 pm
Sunday Mass:  9:00 am   Spanish:  11:00 am

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St. Mary's Catholic Church, Worthington Minnesota
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church - LCMS
1505 Dover Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-6168 

Pastor:  Mark Schreiber
Sunday Worship:  8:00 am and 10:00 am

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Solid Rock Assembly
1730 Diagonal Road
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-5770 

Pastor:  Scott Peterson
Sunday Worship:  10:00 am

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Solid Rock Assembly, Worthington Minnesota
Westminster Presbyterian Church
230 Clary Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-3138 

Pastor:  Galen Smith
Sunday Worship:  10:00 am

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Westminster Presbyterian Church, Worthington Minnesota
Worthington Baptist Temple
1508 N Douglas Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-3292

Pastor:  Rev. James A. Sickmeyer
Sunday Worship:  11:00 am and 12:30 pm

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Worthington Baptist Temple
Worthington Christian Church
1501 N Douglas Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-3418 

Pastor:  Doug White
Sunday Worship:  10:15 am

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Worthington Christian Church

Media:
KNSW 91.7 News
1450 College Way
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 372-2904

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Minnesota Public Radio
KRSW 89.3 Classical
1450 College Way
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 372-2904

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Minnesota Public Radio
KITN 93.5 FM - Rock It FM
28779 County Highway 35
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-6165
Fax: (507) 376-5071

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KITN 93.5 FM - Rock It FM 
KUSQ 95.1 FM - The Hot Country Highway US95
28779 County Highway 35
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-6165
Fax: (507) 376-5071

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KWOA 730 AM 100.3 FM- The Fan
28779 County Highway 35
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-6165
Fax: (507) 376-5071

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Worthington Daily Globe
300 11th Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-9711
Fax: (507) 376-5202 

Daily newspaper published Monday through Saturday with a circulation of 9,451

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Worthington Daily Globe

Motels:
AmericInn
1475 Darling Drive
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
376-4500

Conveniently located off I-90 and Highway 59, our AmericInn Lodge & Suites Worthington hotel gives you easy access to downtown Worthington, where you’ll find a variety of restaurants and shops. Depending on the time of year, you can visit for local events like the Windsurfing Regatta, Unvarnished Music Festival, and the popular International Festival. We’re also situated near Sanford Medical Center Hospital and the Avera Healthcare Clinic.

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AmericInn, Worthington Minnesota
Comfort Suites & Conference Center
1447 Prairie Drive
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
295-9185

When you stay with us at Comfort Suites® & Conference Center hotel in Worthington, you can expect a warm and welcoming stay. Begin the day with a workout in the fitness center. Then enjoy our signature free hot breakfast in the inviting dining area or outside on the sunny patio. Choose from a variety of hearty and healthy breakfast options like our famous make-your-own waffles, assorted fruit, scrambled eggs, muffins and plenty of hot coffee. 

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Comfort Suites, Worthington Minnesota
Days Inn
207 Oxford Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
376-6155

We offer handy in-room amenities like 32-inch TV, coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, free WiFi, and an indoor pool. We have a diverse set of rooms to choose from, like a two-room suite with a 42-inch TV, Jacuzzi suites, and accessible rooms. Free parking for your RV or truck. Kick-off your day with a free Daybreak continental breakfast.

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Days Inn, Worthington Minnesota
Dayton House Bed and Breakfast
1311 4th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
376-727-1311

We invite you to experience the Victorian-period elegance and hospitality of this fully restored 1890s home. The Historic Dayton House can serve as a gathering place for a wide variety of special events; it is also a unique place to rest and relax with all the lodging amenities you would expect in a five-star bed and breakfast. You'll be surrounded with classic Victorian architecture and furnishings in the style of the time…all to make your Historic Dayton House stay distinctly memorable.

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Dayton House Bed and Breakfast, Worthington Minnesota
Holiday Inn Express
1250 Ryan's Road
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
372-2333

Conveniently located off I-90 in the city's shopping and dining district, our Worthington, MN hotel is close to everything this friendly town has to offer. Full-service casual dining is next door at the Ground Round Grill and Bar, and we are adjacent to Avera Health Care Clinic. All rooms feature Keurig coffeemakers, microwaves, refrigerators and flat-screen Televisions. We serve an Express Start Breakfast Buffet, have an indoor swimming pool, free wireless Internet and exercise room. ADA-compliant accommodations are available.

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Holiday Inn Express, Worthington Minnesota
Norwood Inn and Suites
2015 N Humiston Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
372-2991

Located off I-90, near restaurants, shopping, and area attractions Book a room at our Worthington Norwood Inn and Suites hotel as you explore Noble County and southern Minnesota. Conveniently located off I-90, our hotel near Worthington Country Club offers you easy access to great restaurants, shopping, and area attractions. Enjoy free breakfast and WiFi for added value

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Norwood Inn and Suites, Worthington Minnesota
Red Carpet Inn
1923 Dover Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 376-9494

Whether you’re in town on business or for pleasure, we want to ensure that your stay is an enjoyable one. Step into our 24 hour lobby and be greeted by our friendly and attentive staff. Our free on-site parking allows you to park steps from your room. For your convenience, we offer an on-site guest laundry facility. Free wireless internet is provided throughout the hotel, allowing you to stay connected while on the road. Visit our lobby each morning, for our complimentary continental breakfast.

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Red Carpet Inn, Worthington Minnesota
Super 8
850 Lucy Drive
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 372-7755

Pull off I-90 at exit 42 to relax and recharge at our Super 8 Worthington hotel. We are conveniently located close to Worthington Municipal Airport (OTG), Worthington Country Club, Worthington Regional Hospital, and Minnesota West Community and Technical College and we offer the services and amenities to ensure your comfortable stay.

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Super 8, Worthington Minnesota

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Campgrounds:
Olson Park and Campground
951 N Crailsheim Road
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 329-0760 

Off street parking in designated sections. Electrical outlets in shelter house and at 63 camping spurs. Water at shelter house, dump station, and one central hydrant. Five camping sites are designated for tenting. The dredge site area, of Sunset Park, is actually part of the Olson Park property. Playground equipment new in 2001. Wild Flower Native Prairie area located on southerly property entrance. Dog Park located at southerly property entrance.

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Olson Park and Campground, Worthington Minnesota

Food and Drink:
Arby's
1663 N Humiston Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
372-4038

Arby's is a leading global quick-service restaurant company operating and franchising over 3,400 restaurants worldwide. Arby's was the first nationally franchised, coast-to-coast sandwich chain and has been serving fresh, craveable meals since it opened its doors in 1964. The Arby's brand strives to inspire smiles through delicious experiences. We are on a never-ending quest for the perfect sandwich, starting with the Classic Roast Beef and French Dip to the deli-style Market Fresh line of sandwiches and salads.  

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Arby's
Blue Line Travel Center
24425 State Highway 60
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
372-4038

Blue Line Travel Center is conveniently located right at I-90 and Hwy 60 and is open 24 hours a day. We offer premium BP gasoline, a truck scale, a Drivers TV lounge, a deli, a bakery and a full service restaurant. Our friendly staff are ready to welcome and serve all travelers through the area. Stop by today! We are always open and always welcome.  

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Blue Line Travel Center, Worthington Minnesota
Burger King
1322 Oxford Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
372-7773

Every day, more than 11 million guests visit Burger King restaurants around the world. And they do so because our restaurants are known for serving high-quality, great-tasting, and affordable food. Founded in 1954, Burger King is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world. The original Home of the Whopper, our commitment to premium ingredients, signature recipes, and family-friendly dining experiences is what has defined our brand for more than 50 successful years.  

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urger King 
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill
1640 N Humiston Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
376-5487

Soft-serve ice cream & signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger & fries fast-food chain.

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Domino's Pizza
1300 Humiston Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
376-3333

Craving something that's crispy-crunchy or salty-sweet? Get it from Domino's on Humiston Ave in Worthington! Order delicious pizzas, chocolatey desserts, and more. Your local Domino's pizza place in Worthington delivers your favorite foods. Order online, through the Domino's app, or call (507) 350-3333 now!

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Domino's
El Azteca
223 10th Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
376-4340

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El Azteca, Worthington Minnesota
El Taco
418 10th Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
372-5039

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El Taco, Worthington Minnesota
Forbidden Barrel Brewing
900 3rd Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
343-3880

Forbidden Barrel Brewing Company opened in 2019 in beautiful downtown Worthington just one block off of Lake Okabena. Supporting local since opening our doors. We brew with locally sourced ingredients when available and offer MN wines and small batch MN spirits. Food items also available.

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Forbidden Barrel Brewing, Worthington Minnesota
Frutissimo
1304 Oxford Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
376-6055

Mexican snacks 

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Frutissimo, Worthington Minnesota 
Ground Round Grill and Bar
1290 Ryan's Road
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
376-3043

Today, the Ground Round® menu offers a combination of variety, flavor profile and portion size that is unequaled in any other casual dining concept. We continue to create a dining experience and level of service that surpasses customer expectations and provides a true value for our guests. We are the place for families, friends and sports fans.  

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Ground Round Grill and Bar, Worthington Minnesota
Hickory Lodge Bar and Grill
2015 N Humiston Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
376-2991

We have a full food menu from homemade pizzas, fresh ground burgers, fresh local steaks, broasted chicken, in house smoked ribs.. Full bar also available! Dine In, Carry out & Delivery available.. We have party rooms available for up to 200 people.  

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Hickory Lodge Bar and Grill, Worthington Minnesota 
Jimmy John's
1300 Humiston Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
372-5646

Jimmy John’s in Worthington makes Freaky Fast Freaky Fresh® sandwiches near you using only the freshest ingredients. Stop by and order delivery or pick up from our location in Worthington for a tasty sandwich today! Whether you’re in-store or in a delivery zone, we’ll always make you a tasty sandwich!  

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Jimmy John's 
KFC
1720 N Humiston Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
372-2809

Visit your local KFC at 1720 N. Humiston Avenue for a fresh batch of our world's best chicken. Hand breaded and freshly prepared! Our chicken isn't made the fast way or the easy way. It's made the hard way. Each fresh batch of the world’s best chicken starts with our cooks inspecting each individual piece. Then, our fresh chicken is carefully rolled 7 times in our secret blend of 11 herbs and spices before being rocked 7 times and then pressure cooked at a low temperature to preserve all the great taste we’re known for around the world.   

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KFC 
King's Wok Buffet
1305 Spring Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
376-3338

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King's Wok Buffet, Worthington Minnesota
Long Branch Saloon
206 10th Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
376-6087

With a maximum capacity of 900 people, we are a large, multi-bar, darts/pool hall, restaurant & club with 2 dance halls, available to rent for events, birthday's, wedding receptions & just about anything! Excellent food, Musical & Cultural Events, Self-Proclaimed Turkey Day PLACE TO BE & Great atmosphere!

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Long Branch Saloon, Worthington Minnesota 
Lupita's Mexican Restaurant
1906 Oxford Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
343-2267

Mexican ~ American~Restaurant Bar Grill open every day only Monday We Closed  

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Lupita's Mexican Restaurant, Worthington Minnesota
McDonald's Restaurant
1320 Ray Drive
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
372-7484

Since 1954, McDonald’s has been dedicated to serving quality food and quick service at an affordable price for our customers. Visit your nearby McDonald’s and choose from a menu of favorites, including McCafé® coffee, tasty breakfasts, delicious burgers like our Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese and more!  

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McDonald's 
New City Buffet
1151 Ryan's Road
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 295-9175

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New City Buffet, Worthington Minnesota
Panaderia Mi Terra Bakery
424 10th Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
343-0324

Authentic Mexican baked goods: rolls, cakes, coffee, cappuccino & more.  

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Panaderia Mi Terra Bakery, Worthington Minnesota
Panda House Chinese Restaurant
913 4th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
372-5155

Serving fresh Chinese food daily!  

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Panda House Chinese Restaurant, Worthington Minnesota
Perkins Family Restaurant
1445 Darling Drive
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
376-7761

Since it was founded in 1958 as a single pancake house in Ohio, Perkins today has nearly 300 restaurants in 32 states and Canada, of which approximately 85 are company-owned. Committed to delivering 100% satisfaction through service excellence and positive dining experiences, the brand embraces a “Kindness Served Daily” philosophy.  

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Perkins Family Restaurant 
Phileo's Coffee and Eatery
212 10th Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 727-1480

Phileo's Coffee & Eatery was founded in 2017 by Journey Ministries and is located downtown Worthington, MN. The dream of Journey is that Phileo's would declare to everyone that they belong and are embraced in the community of Worthington and the surrounding area. Our hope is that Phileo's would be a place where friends can gather and the community experiences the love freely given by Jesus.  

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Phileo's Coffee and Eatery, Worthington Minnesota
Pizza Ranch
1132 Oxford Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
376-3711

Prepare for a legendary experience. Pizza Ranch has the best pizza in Worthington, the Country’s Best Chicken®, and fresh salad fixin’s—all on our endless Buffet Your Way! If you don’t see what you’re craving, we’ll make it fresh and bring you the first slice.  

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Pupuseria and Restaurant Crystal
1719 East Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
376-6667

Eat something new. Invite your Family/Friends or Girlfriend, to Taste the Best Salvadorian Pupusas & Minutas  

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Pupuseria and Restaurant Crystal
Scooter's Coffee
1107 Oxford Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 727-1429

Scooter’s Coffee is a drive-thru franchise that has been serving world-class coffee for more than 20 years and has over 300 locations in 19 states across the nation. With commitments to build new stores in 24 states, the company plans to open many additional locations in 2020. Its signature drink is the Caramelicious®, and the menu features an array of specialty espresso beverages, single-origin coffee, fruit smoothies, Red Bull Infusions, Cold Brew, baked-from-scratch pastries, and savory breakfast options.  

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Scooter's Coffee
Subway Restaurant
1471 N Humiston Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
372-5600

Your local Worthington Subway® Restaurant, located at 1471 Humeston Ave brings delicious ingredients and mouth-watering flavors in billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations to you. An alternative to traditional fast food, we offer freshly cut veggies, toppings, protein and freshly-baked bread to create the perfect meal with freshly baked cookies all at a great value!

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Subway Restaurant 
Taco John's
1444 Oxford Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
376-6661

At Taco John’s®, we serve traditional Mexican food—with a twist. By fusing bold American flavors with south-of-the-border spice, we’ve defined our signature menu. From our trademark Potato Olés® and freshly prepared tacos to our breakfast burritos and made-in-house tortilla chips, you’ll always find something to crush your craving.  

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Taco John's 
The Tap
107 12th Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507)
376-6556

It's a great dive bar with great food, always open until 2am.  

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The Tap, Worthington Minnesota
The Thompson Mexican Grill
310 10th Street
Worthington, MN 56187
Phone: (507) 727-9987

Outstanding Mexican food, wonderful service, in an historic building (old Thompson Hotel). Charming decor - chairs, tables, and booths all unique and handcrafted in Mexico. Very reasonable prices and generous portions.

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The Thompson Mexican Grill, Worthington Minnesota

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