ACGC board expected to decide Monday about four-day week
GROVE CITY — The ACGC School Board will decide Monday whether to implement a four-day school week this fall.West Central Tribune, 03/20/2010
Legislation is sought to save funds for disabled individuals
WILLMAR — Kandiyohi County is fighting for special legislation to restore funding for individuals with disabilities that was eliminated through Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s unallotment process.West Central Tribune, 03/19/2010
‘Tsunami’ of unemployed Minnesotans converge on work centers
WILLMAR — During a year of “unprecedented events” when there were seven job seekers for every job opening across the county, Minnesota’s WorkForce Centers saw a record number of unemployed residents seeking assistance last year.West Central Tribune, 03/17/2010
Swift Co. reaches tax settlement with Prairie Correctional Facility
BENSON — A tentative three-year tax agreement reached with the Corrections Corporation of America will mean lost revenues for Swift County, especially in 2011.West Central Tribune, 03/17/2010
Ridgewater falls victim to governor’s veto pen
WILLMAR — Three weeks ago, Sen. Joe Gimse sent a letter to Gov. Tim Pawlenty and met personally with his staff to make a plea for keeping a $14.3 million construction project at Ridgewater College in the bonding bill. It didn’t work.West Central Tribune, 03/16/2010
Requirement for hazardous waste could be harming the environment
WILLMAR — A state system meant to track minimal quantities of hazardous materials that businesses bring to disposal facilities could be backfiring and actually harming the environment.West Central Tribune, 03/15/2010
Willmar legislator Juhnke announces his bid to seek an eighth term in the state House of Representatives 
WILLMAR — Rep. Al Juhnke, DFL-Willmar, announced Thursday he’ll seek an eighth term in the House of Representatives.
West Central Tribune, 03/12/2010
State redesign of mental health services means changes for Willmar hospital as well as closures statewide, 200 job losses
Changes to Minnesota’s mental health services will mean eliminating 200 full-time jobs, closing several community mental health hospitals and revamping the psychiatric hospital in Willmar.
West Central Tribune, 03/11/2010
Ritchie informs townships about election changes, importance of census tally
WILLMAR — Saying Minnesota has a “very high stake” in the outcome of the 2010 Census, Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie encouraged Kan-diyohi County township officials Wednesday to help make sure all residents are counted. Forms will arriving next week.
West Central Tribune, 03/11/2010
Board upholds the decision of county zoning administrator on the definition of ag building
WILLMAR — The Kandiyohi County Board of Adjustment upheld the actions of zoning administrator Gary Geer during an appeal process Monday that questioned the definition of an agricultural building.
West Central Tribune, 03/09/2010
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