The Globe's top 50 stories of 2022
Dec. 27—WORTHINGTON — A "top story" can be defined in a number of ways, from the stories with the most impact to the stories people spent the most time engaged with, and each measurement will yield a slightly different list.
These are the top 50 stories of 2022 on the Globe's website, by pageviews.
1.
One person killed, several injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-90
2.
19-year-old Worthington man drowned Monday
afternoon in Lake Okabena
3.
People now urged to get first colonoscopy at age 45
4.
Fights delay Learning Center graduation as law enforcement, school officials struggle to contain the violence
5.
Teen killed in ATV crash in rural Dundee
6.
Worthington Ground Round closes its doors
7.
2 air ambulances called for men with life-threatening injuries after semi-car crash on Minnesota 60
8.
Lakefield pet salon owner charged with five counts of animal cruelty after reported death of multiple pets
9.
Nobles County farm land sells for $17,250 per acre at auction
10.
Semis collide, scattering corn across eastbound U.S 59/Minnesota 60
11.
Nobles County deputy reportedly assaulted, brought to Sanford Worthington
12.
Worthington's Ground Round is sold
13.
Pipestone youth group leader charged with criminal sexual conduct
14.
Walz announces $20 million-plus boost for economic development in Greater Minnesota
15.
A prehistoric fish is back for the future of Minnesota lake
16.
Pair reportedly found with over 1,000 oxycodone pills during Worthington traffic stop
17.
Teen killed, 7 others injured in Nobles County crash
18.
Bus driver found dead in southwest Minnesota
19.
Worthington's JBS among targets of $9 million meat packing theft ring
20.
Worthington woman charged after reported wrongful obtainment of over $10,000 in benefits
21. Slayton man charged with 13 felonies made 'alarming' mass shooting comments
22.
New Grand Theater opens Friday
23. Man found dead after trailer fire in Worthington's Sungold Heights
24. Suspect at large after Worthington traffic stop
25.
Worthington teen killed in Wednesday crash was spring graduate
26. Slayton farmer sentenced to prison for USDA farm loan fraud
27.
Attempted murder charges filed for Jackson man in connection with Milford shooting
28. Driver in crash that killed Worthington teen charged with multiple felonies
29.
Submerged vehicle pulled out of Lake Sarah in Murray County Thursday
30. Fulda man faces felony drug charges, including one for storing meth paraphernalia in the presence of a child
31.
Murray County administrator fired after a closed session of the county board
32. Officers reportedly find DEA vest, stun gun, and 9.8 grams of meth on Comfrey man during traffic stop
33. Former employee reportedly stole over $4,200 worth of merchandise from Worthington store
34. Billion Automotive purchases two Worthington dealerships from Marthaler
35.
Multi-county police pursuit of a white Porsche ends in a Currie bar, thanks to a suspicious tow truck driver
36.
Name released in Sunday's drowning in Jackson County
37.
MnDOT announces road closures in southwest Minnesota due to blizzard conditions
38. Glencoe man reportedly found with 346 grams of meth during traffic stop
39.
Locals hope to turn a rural Worthington acreage into a temple of their own
40.
Ocheyedan man dies in farming accident
41. Search warrant leads to five arrests by Buffalo Ridge Drug and Violent Crime Task Force
42.
Mankato woman reportedly walked out with $2,215 worth of merchandise from Worthington store
43. Vans collide at U.S. 59/Minnesota 60 and Plotts Avenue Sunday afternoon
44.
54 pounds of marijuana reportedly found during I-90 traffic stop prompt drug possession charges
45. Juvenile male hospitalized after Fulda shooting; one man arrested on drug charges
46. Fatal crash victim's funeral is set for Sunday in Worthington
47. Accumulating snow likely across SW Minnesota on Tuesday
48. Anonymous report leads to criminal sexual conduct charges against Burnsville man after Worthington incident
49.
Sheriff escorts man from Nobles County budget meeting after tempers flare
50.
Victim in Milford shooting died Sunday