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Production of swine flu vaccine is way behind PressPass

SWIFTWATER, Pa. - The federal government originally promised 120 million doses of swine flu vaccine by now. Only 13 million have come through.

By AP wire report , October 22, 2009

Tatanka Bluffs picking up speed, direction PressPass

REDWOOD FALLS — Efforts to develop a green corridor in Renville, Redwood and other counties in the Upper Minnesota River watershed are starting to move forward at a trail hiker’s pace.

By Tom Cherveny , October 17, 2009

Zebra mussels make it to Isle Royale PressPass

Zebra mussels make it to Isle Royale TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Foreign mussels may have found their way to Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior, a potential threat to native species on the remote island chain, an official said Monday.

By John Myers , September 22, 2009

It’s National Preparedness Month, local officials urge planning, communication PressPass

WILLMAR — Kandiyohi County Emergency Management Director Don Ericson usually hears the same comment from people affected by tornados or other severe weather situations.

By Gretchen Schlosser , September 19, 2009

Forced to shrink, National Guard gets pickier PressPass

Forced to shrink, National Guard gets pickier COLUMBUS, Ohio — Suffer from a bad case of acne? That could disqualify you from joining the Army National Guard. Too many speeding tickets? In today’s slimmer, smarter Guard, that could keep you out, too.

By Meghan Barr , September 03, 2009

Game on as ACGC, BOLD sports rivalry takes on new colors PressPass

Game on as ACGC, BOLD sports rivalry takes on new colors OLIVIA — In 16 of the last 17 seasons of football competition, either BOLD or Atwater Cosmos Grove City has claimed the West Central South or Highway 212 conference championship.

By Tom Cherveny , August 31, 2009

Play begins at PGA Championship in Chaska PressPass

CHASKA, Minn. - The year's final major is under way at Hazeltine National.

By AP wire report , August 13, 2009

Rescue 101 PressPass

Rescue 101

August 05, 2009

Local National Night Out event is scheduled tonight PressPass

WILLMAR — The Willmar Police Department’s National Night Out event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight at Robbins Island.

By Tribune News , August 04, 2009

Olivia soldier remembered as typical teen, dreamed of becoming a police officer PressPass

Olivia soldier remembered as typical teen, dreamed of becoming a police officer BIRD ISLAND — Army National Guard Spc. James Wertish was remembered at his funeral Monday morning as a young man who “raised a little hell now and then” but was willing to lay down his life for others.

By Linda Vanderwerf , July 28, 2009

Funeral is today for fallen soldier from Olivia PressPass

Funeral is today for fallen soldier from Olivia BIRD ISLAND — Family and friends will gather at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bird Island today to say their final farewells to Spc. James Wertish, who died July 16 in a missile attack near Basra in southern Iraq.

By From staff and AP reports , July 27, 2009

Commentary: Welcome home to Wertish of Olivia PressPass

U.S. Army National Guard Spc. James Wertish returned home to Olivia Thursday as community members gathered along U.S. Highway 212 in his honor.

By West Central Tribune , July 25, 2009

Commentary: Welcome home to Wertish of Olivia PressPass

U.S. Army National Guard Spc. James Wertish returned home to Olivia Thursday as community members gathered along U.S. Highway 212 in his honor.

By West Central Tribune , July 25, 2009

Talk: Submit your comments for the family of Spc. James Wertish of Olivia, who was killed in Iraq on July 16 PressPass

Submit your comments for the family of Spc. James Wertish of Olivia, who was killed in Iraq on July 16. Click on the link below.

By Tribune News , July 20, 2009

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