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WILLMAR — The mood was upbeat as the University of Minnesota’s new Mid-Central Research and Outreach Center celebrated its grand opening Tuesday on the MinnWest Technology Campus.
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WILLMAR — The Willmar Municipal Utilities Commission on Monday approved the general manager’s job description as proposed by consultant Springsted Inc. of St. Paul.
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