Inside Scoop blog: New kid on the block
Who’s expected to be more familiar with the community than reporters are? We’re forced to learn quickly where city hall is located, who’s on the school board and how to spell everyone’s names. What does it take to learn the ropes? Staff writers Ashley White and Anne Polta debate the pros and cons of being the new kid in town vs. the veteran.
RELATED CONTENT$6M gift from Lake Lillian native doubles foundation’s assets
WILLMAR — The Willmar Area Community Foundation announces it has been designated to receive the entire estate of Lake Lillian native and Willmar resident Alice Cox, who was 97 when she died Dec. 29.
RELATED CONTENTCoach Carolyn blog: Living up to high expectations
What sort of expectations do you have? I can’t help it; I expect a lot. These expectations can sometimes be a set up for disappointment. When expectations are high for myself, I can get frustrated when I don’t live up to my own standards. On the other hand, I have seen time and time again when high expectations have delivered.
Coach Carolyn blog: Living up to high expectations
What sort of expectations do you have? I can’t help it; I expect a lot. These expectations can sometimes be a set up for disappointment. When expectations are high for myself, I can get frustrated when I don’t live up to my own standards. On the other hand, I have seen time and time again when high expectations have delivered.
RELATED CONTENT‘Price is Right’ to feature Willmar, Minn., woman
WILLMAR — Nichole DeLuna of Willmar can’t tell anyone how the show ended, but she can say that she won about $9,000 in prizes when she was chosen as a contestant on “The Price is Right” game show.
RELATED CONTENTNot aLone Mom blog: Motherhood has its comedic moments
There really should be laws in place mandating that new moms undergo certain reintegration tests before they are granted entrance back into society. Don’t get me wrong: I am in no way speaking down on women or motherhood. I am simply acknowledging that after we have a baby our minds get a little, well… jumbled.
RELATED CONTENTHagen — Ross
Kelly Lynn Hagen and Ryan Dale Ross were united in marriage Nov. 19 at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Renville.
RELATED CONTENTTensen — Goodsen
Erica Tensen of Raymond and Jason Goodsen of Atwater are engaged to be married April 28 at the Raymond Christian Reformed Church in Raymond.
RELATED CONTENTInside Scoop blog: Reporter tries firearms simulation system
One of the perks of working as a news reporter is that sometimes you get to experience things that the average citizen doesn’t get the opportunity to do. Wednesday was one of those days for me. Thanks to Willmar Police Capt. Jim Felt and Officer Chad Oakleaf, I got to step up to the firearms simulation training system, pick up the laser-equipped gun and shoot the “bad guys” on the screen. Or at least I tried to shoot them.
RELATED CONTENTHockey players’ commitment goes beyond game for comrade
BENSON — You can measure the commitment by Paden Strutz to his favorite sport in miles. The senior on the Morris-Benson Area Storm hockey team makes an 80-mile, round trip five days a week from his home in Granite Falls to attend practices. He pays for all of his gas by working and saving during the off-season, according to his mother, Anne Brown.
RELATED CONTENTHealthBeat blog: Study says patient satisfaction may be deadly
Do patients truly benefit when health care providers pay attention to the patient experience? A rather startling new study suggests otherwise. In fact, researchers found that the patients who were the most satisfied with their care also had higher prescription drug expenditures, were more likely to be hospitalized and more likely to die.
RELATED CONTENTMinn. Sen. Al Franken issues video to explain effect of mortgage fraud settlement
WASHINGTON — Sen. Al Franken has issued a video to explain how the recent mortgage fraud settlement will affect Minnesotans.
RELATED CONTENTKindness is Contagious blog: Children often see need for kindness 
I love all kids, especially the littlest ones. They see things that I used to see, but for some reason I miss now that I’m all grown up. This story reminds me that it often takes a child to see what the rest of us are missing.
RELATED CONTENTShootin' the Wit blog: Be my Valentine? No thanks
Single or not, Valentine's Day may be the worst holiday ever celebrated. I simply despise Valentine’s Day because of what it has come to represent. Do we really need a designated day to show someone we love them?
RELATED CONTENTColor Me Green blog: Love the planet this Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is a holiday that I have never been too excited about. But since I did enjoy the holiday when I was little, I will play along for the sake of my 2-year-old son. Instead of purchasing cards and candy, I’ve been scouring the internet for a more earth-friendly, sustainable approach.
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