LOCAL
Willmar declares downtown snow emergency
The City of Willmar Public Works Department is declaring a snow emergency in the central business district from midnight to 6 a.m. Wednesday.February 09, 2010
Love, and a little Valentine’s Day spending, conquer all
WILLMAR — Customers at Angels and Ivy in downtown New London might buy a smaller bouquet, or settle for a single rose instead of a dozen.By Anne Polta , February 09, 2010
The snow that broke final truss
WILLMAR — Snowfall caused the roof of a 50-by-174-foot warehouse to collapse at Perkins Lumber in Willmar around 3:30 P.M. Monday afternoon.By Jenna Dillon , February 09, 2010
All-day, every day kindergarten program not likely to be cut
WILLMAR — Full-time kindergarten could be staying in Willmar, at least for another year.February 09, 2010
Request for another hearing filed in special education lawsuit
WILLMAR — A federal lawsuit against the Willmar School District isn’t finished yet.
February 09, 2010
County plow operators mop up after latest snowfall
In the early morning hours after a winter storm, when most people are still sleeping, snowplow operators have fueled up their trucks, downed some coffee and are clearing their routes for motorists.
February 09, 2010
New imaging center expands local radiology services
WILLMAR – When Dr. Anthony Amon tells patients they need a CT scan or a mammogram, he always worries if the patient will follow through?
February 09, 2010
Update 2 p.m.: More snow expected, blowing and drifting expected to increase
WILLMAR — The National Weather Service says west central Minnesota can expect more new snow accumulation this afternoon and tonight. A winter storm warning for much of the region remains in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
By Gretchen Schlosser and Kelly Boldan , February 08, 2010
Atwater moves up date for decision on Hotel Atwater
ATWATER — Faced with a sooner-than-expected grant application deadline, the Atwater City Council has agreed to accelerate the pace for deciding whether or not to proceed with a $632,000 renovation of the historic Hotel Atwater.By Carolyn Lange , February 08, 2010
State finances will demand redesign of county services
WILLMAR — The grim news about the state’s economy, for the short term and the long term, will leave few choices but to rethink and redesign how services are delivered by counties.By Carolyn Lange , February 08, 2010
A third CT scanner for Willmar
WILLMAR — First Willmar had one CT scanner. Then there were two. Now there are three.
By Anne Polta , February 08, 2010
Kandiyohi County sends message to state about child support program
WILLMAR — The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners wants the state to fix, but not take over, the child support payment program.
February 08, 2010
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