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List of taxpayers missing their refund checks
The following list provided by the Internal Revenue Service shows taxpayers who are due refunds and who last had addresses in the towns shown in west central Minnesota. These taxpayers' checks have been returned to the IRS by the Postal Service as undeliverable. Taxpayers can update their addresses with the “Where’s My Refund?” tool on IRS.gov. The tool enables taxpayers to check the status of their refunds and, in some cases, provides instructions on how to resolve delivery problems. To use “Where’s My Refund?” a taxpayer needs his or her Social Security number, filing status and amount of refund shown on their 2008 return. Taxpayers can access a telephone version of “Where’s My Refund?” by calling 1-800-829-1954.By Tribune News , November 20, 2009
Atwater Council looks to control where mailboxes are located
ATWATER — A recent increase in the number of mailboxes being installed on street corners and curbs has the Atwater City Council looking for ways to control their placement. “They seem to be popping up like mushrooms everywhere,” said City Clerk Goldie Smith.By Carolyn Lange , November 20, 2009
75 from the region have unclaimed tax rebates
WILLMAR — The Internal Revenue Service is looking for 75 taxpayers in west central Minnesota who have refund checks waiting for them. The checks were returned to the IRS as undeliverable, the agency said in a news release.By Jenna Dillon , November 20, 2009
Blind man hit by vehicle upgraded, is reunited with his guide dog
WILLMAR — Thomas Sykora, the 58-year-old blind man who was run over by a vehicle Monday evening, has been upgraded to serious condition at St. Cloud Hospital.By Gretchen Schlosser , November 20, 2009
ACMC offering H1N1 vaccination to select groups
WILLMAR — Affiliated Community Medical Centers is now offering H1N1 novel influenza vaccination appointments to groups of people who are considered at highest risk of getting sick.November 19, 2009
Rice Memorial Hospital adopts its budget for next year
WILLMAR — Rice Memorial Hospital will focus this coming year on strengthening its operations and putting the city-owned hospital in a better position for growth and new strategic initiatives.By Anne Polta , November 19, 2009
A helping hand along the way
WILLMAR — Not far into Kate Selseth’s presentation on the ins and outs of Medicare and how to compare plans on the Medicare.gov Web site, someone in the second row had a question: What if you don’t know how to use a computer?
By Anne Polta , November 19, 2009
Local Chinese classes gain from visiting teacher and 5-year grant
WILLMAR — The students were so intent on designing and painting their Chinese opera masks that they hardly took notice of the strangers in their classroom.
By Linda Vanderwerf , November 19, 2009
ACMC offering H1N1 vaccine to select groups
WILLMAR - Affiliated Community Medical Centers is now offering H1N1 vaccination appointments to groups of people who are considered at highest risk of getting sick.November 18, 2009
Volunteers raise funds with stays in mock jails
Volunteers raised more than $9,000 for the March of Dimes Minnesota chapter during a “Jail and Bail” fundraiser Monday at Pizza Ranch in Willmar.November 18, 2009
New county ordinance prohibits animals on the loose
WILLMAR — A new ordinance approved Tuesday prohibits animals from running on the loose in Kandiyohi County.By Carolyn Lange , November 18, 2009
Roosevelt construction on track
WILLMAR — Pleasant November weather is helping contractors stay on track to finish the addition to Roosevelt Elementary School by mid-December.
By Linda Vanderwerf , November 18, 2009
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