Howard Hong, employee during 1930 Willmar bank robbery, dies at age 97

WILLMAR — Howard Hong was about 18 years old and was working as a teller in the downtown Bank of Willmar when members of the “Machine Gun Kelly’’ gang entered the bank on the morning of July 15, 1930, robbed the bank of $70,000 and wounded three people in the process.

• Howard Hong
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Sex charge against Rochester man dropped

WILLMAR — A criminal sexual conduct charge against a Rochester man for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl last summer at Sonshine Music Festival has been dismissed.

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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.

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The playground beckons

• The playground beckons
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Democrats sweeten health overhaul bill; vote likely over weekend

WASHINGTON — Historic health care change in the balance, Democrats plowed fresh billions into insurance subsidies for consumers on Thursday and added a $250 rebate for seniors facing high prescription drugs, last-minute sweeteners to sweeping $940 billion legislation headed for a climactic weekend vote.

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• PDF: Health care costs tacked on

Willmar chewed up by Tigers

MANKATO — OK, so Hutchinson can play basketball, too.

• Tough going
• On fire
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Goodhue ends BLH’s season

MINNEAPOLIS — It was an historic day for the communities of Buffalo Lake and Hector, which sent its first team ever to a state basketball tournament.

• Stealer
• Earning hustle points
• Ball hogs
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MACCRAY denied state trip

MARSHALL — MACCRAY’s dream of an undefeated season came to an end Thursday.

• Super scooper
• Looking for room
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