Willmar, Minn., area schools stumble in new state ratings system for academic growth
This story has been corrected to include Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Elementary School in Brooten among the top-performing schools in the area. WILLMAR — Many area schools fared well in the first release of new state testing data released today, but some were rated among the lowest schools in the state in addressing the achievement gap.West Central Tribune, 05/22/2012
Willmar, Minn., superintendent tells teachers they will work together
WILLMAR — It’s not good news that Willmar’s two elementary schools placed near the bottom of the state in battling the achievement gap, but “we’re not going to beat each other up,” Superintendent Jerry Kjergaard said Monday afternoon.West Central Tribune, 05/22/2012
Husband-wife team opens Somali interpreting business in Willmar, Minn.
A desire to stay in Willmar and help the local Somali community led a husband-wife team to form West Central Interpreting and Consultant Services of Willmar.West Central Tribune, 05/22/2012
Chinese teacher enjoyed energetic students, warm welcome in Willmar
WILLMAR — Tang Beiyi’s students are going to miss her when the school year ends in a couple weeks.West Central Tribune, 05/21/2012
Willmar, Minn., School District says student numbers consistent, improving budget picture
WILLMAR — Willmar Public Schools’ enrollment has been holding steady in the last half of the school year, and that could help the district’s bottom line.West Central Tribune, 05/17/2012
Kandiyohi Co. Board OKs permit for music festival on site near Green Lake, Minn. 
WILLMAR — The Kandiyohi County Board has given the go-ahead to a Memorial Day weekend music festival in the Twin Lakes area north of Willmar.
Associated Press, 05/16/2012
Willmar, Minn., School Board OKs new teacher contract with longer workdays
WILLMAR — Teachers in the Willmar School District will be working longer days next year, and they’ll receive a raise to pay for their extra time.
West Central Tribune, 05/15/2012
Meeker Co. Republicans to discuss reconsidering Urdahl endorsement
LITCHFIELD — The Meeker County Republican Party leaders will meet this evening to discuss whether to reconsider the party’s endorsement of Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Grove City, for his vote in favor of a new Vikings stadium.
West Central Tribune, 05/14/2012
Willmar, Minn., School Board to meet Monday afternoon
WILLMAR — The Willmar School Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday in the board room on the first floor of the Willmar Education and Arts Center, 611 Fifth Street S.W.
West Central Tribune, 05/12/2012
Somali community honors a dozen new certified interpreters in Willmar, Minn.
WILLMAR — The Willmar area has a dozen new certified Somali language interpreters, something that pleases the elders in the Somali community.
West Central Tribune, 05/10/2012
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