A silent danger: In Minnesota, about one in three homes pose health risks
Radon testing can save lives, bring peace of mind
RELATED CONTENTTrue confessions of an Areavoices blogger on health in Willmar, Minn. 
If someone had told me seven or eight years ago that I would become a blogger, my reaction probably would have been “Huh?” Blogging wasn’t really my scene — and besides, what was there to blog about? Fast-forward to 2012.
RELATED CONTENTSpotlight on Areavoices bloggers in and around Willmar, Minn.
On the West Central Tribune’s blogging platform, Areavoices, there are already several community bloggers who write about everything from politics to health to everyday life. Here is a non-comprehensive list of those in the community who are already blogging on Areavoices:
RELATED CONTENTTips for beginning bloggers
When it comes to blogging, there are no rules. What works for one person may not work for another. In general, though, there are a few key points to keep in mind when you first start a blog.
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... and why you might want to start
RELATED CONTENTWillmar, Minn., area volunteers find their own way to help the community
Giving back
RELATED CONTENTYear in Review: Top news stories of 2011 in Willmar, Minn., region
While a number of stories played a part in shaping the region during 2011, the No. 1 news story of the year is the alleged murder of an Albertville man in rural Belgrade. Two rural Paynesville men are in the Kandiyohi County Jail in Willmar pending further court appearances/rullings. On the political front, the state shutdown and its impact locally ranked No. 2 on the list. Following is a look at the stories the Tribune news staff voted into the Top 10 for 2011:
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Santa’s ‘helpers’ enjoy playing the big guy
RELATED CONTENTHoliday Gift Guide for folks in Willmar and West Central Minnesota
Make everyone on your list jolly this year with these gift ideas
RELATED CONTENTWillmar, Minn., women take mission trip to help repair country rocked by earthquake
Two years later: Remembering Haiti, giving back
RELATED CONTENTNew London, Minn., Christmas display benefits Toys for Tots
Children of all ages drawn to holiday spread
RELATED CONTENTRegional autism program expands services in Cosmos, Minn.
Autism: a variable developmental disorder that appears by age 3 and is characterized by impairment of the ability to form normal social relationships, by impairment of the ability to communicate with others, and by stereotyped behavior patterns
RELATED CONTENTLitchfield, Minn., delegations set to visit Alabama; one group leaves today, another on Thursday
40 years of celebrating peanut butter and milk
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