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Swift County to make repairs to shop in Murdock

BENSON — A three-year struggle to get a proper heating system working in a Swift County building has been resolved.

By Carolyn Lange , November 07, 2009

Meeker County approves purchase of vital radio link

LITCHFIELD — Meeker County Commissioners approved the purchase of a microwave link for more than $175,000 that is a vital part of the county’s law enforcement mobile radio system.

By Carolyn Lange , November 07, 2009

Records

Burglary

November 07, 2009

Rice Hospital proposes 2010 budget of $100 million

WILLMAR — Rice Memorial Hospital officials are optimistic the city-owned hospital is managing to successfully adapt to fewer patient admissions, a mood that’s reflected in the budget developed for 2010.

By Anne Polta , November 07, 2009

Balloon gives kids an inside look at geography

Balloon gives kids an inside look at geography WILLMAR — The first kids to see the Earth Balloon stood with their mouths gaping open.

By Linda Vanderwerf , November 07, 2009

New London considers ordinance to charge for extended park usage

New London considers ordinance to charge for extended park usage NEW LONDON — Private organizations that use New London’s public parks to make a profit may be charged a fee in the future to use those facilities.

By Carolyn Lange , November 07, 2009

Second woman enters plea for receiving marijuana in mail

WILLMAR — A 27-year-old Willmar woman pleaded guilty Thursday to a fifth-degree drug possession charge for her role in receiving more than 10 pounds of marijuana in the mail in September.

By Gretchen Schlosser , November 06, 2009

Another big opportunity for first-time homebuyers is on its way

WILLMAR — Area real estate agents say a bill that would extend and expand the first-time homebuyer federal tax credit would definitely help the housing market.

By David Little , November 06, 2009

For districts whose levies failed to pass this week, the work has only just begun

Two area school districts whose operating levies failed Tuesday will be looking for ways to cut budgets and still maintain as much of their staff and programs as possible.

By Linda Vanderwerf , November 06, 2009

Human services speaker outlines the health risks of misusing energy drinks

Human services speaker outlines the health risks of misusing energy drinks Rick Moldenhauer brought an entire show-and-tell Thursday to a seminar on energy drinks: 16-ounce beverage cans, highly concentrated “energy shots,” and even caffeinated versions of breath mints, candy bars and beer.

By Anne Polta , November 06, 2009

Records

November 05, 2009

Willmar City Council approves amended street closure policy

WILLMAR — The Willmar City Council has approved an amended street closure policy that lets the council decide whether or not to close a street without fear of possible liability repercussions arising from the closure.

By David Little , November 05, 2009

In the field at last

In the field at last

November 05, 2009

Doctor, author: Stress weakens people’s immune systems

Doctor, author: Stress weakens people’s immune systems WILLMAR — It turns out your grandma was right: you really can worry yourself sick.

By Jenna Dillon , November 05, 2009

Council asks city attorney to review proposed wind turbine ordinance

Council asks city attorney to review proposed wind turbine ordinance WILLMAR — Willmar City Council members want to know if small wind turbines would be allowed within the city limits even if the city has no ordinance to regulate turbines. That’s the question council members have asked City Attorney Rich Ronning to answer.

By David Little , November 05, 2009

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Household Tool Debate

With everything from medical care to economics in turmoil, my wife and I had a very deep conversation last week while getting our house ready for winter. What is the most useful household major tool that we own? Now we're not talking about screwdrivers or power drills or palm sanders

Posted by: bemidjimike on Nov 6, 2009 at 7:29 AM | The View from this side of the Lake

Library Usage Way Up...Funding Way Down

  When the economy goes South, some businesses thrive and other businesses suffer. According to national statistics, library usage is up 10% from 3 years ago. People in a tough economy are forgetting the movie and book stores, dropping internet home service and are flooding the libraries to re

Posted by: bemidjimike on Nov 2, 2009 at 7:19 AM | The View from this side of the Lake

Streetlights, Airports, and Rock n Roll

  Ok, so what do Streetlights, Airports and Rock n Roll all

Posted by: bemidjimike on Oct 30, 2009 at 7:04 AM | The View from this side of the Lake

A New Mission For School Junior Safety Patrol Program

  One of my best school memories of growing up in St. Paul was in 5th grade volunteering to be a School Patrol Officer. It was a program that not only taught responsibility, but p

Posted by: bemidjimike on Oct 26, 2009 at 7:17 AM | The View from this side of the Lake

A Closer Look At Sept. Regional Unemployment Statistics

  There are a lot of barometers that people are using to measure what the success (or lack of it) in regards to the impact of the Federal Stimulus money now flowing from Washington. One statistic that is fairly current and accurate is that of unemployment. New numbers are just out for Minnesot

Posted by: bemidjimike on Oct 21, 2009 at 7:15 AM | The View from this side of the Lake

Strange News Week

There always are strange things going on in the news, but it just struck a chord with me that this week the “weird” was turned up a notch or two. If tough to have the first name Tarryl

Posted by: bemidjimike on Oct 17, 2009 at 10:35 PM | The View from this side of the Lake

Home Sweet Dome

HOME SWEET DOME I feel like I am the only one in the entire State of

Posted by: bemidjimike on Oct 7, 2009 at 1:06 PM | The View from this side of the Lake

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