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Voters in Watson to decide governance; special election may settle town dispute
WATSON — Voters in Watson will soon have a say in one of the disputes that has divided the community.By Tom Cherveny , February 09, 2010
Update 2 p.m.: More snow expected, blowing and drifting expected to increase
By Gretchen Schlosser and Kelly Boldan , February 08, 2010
Up to 10 inches of snow could fall in area
WILLMAR — As much as 10 inches of snow could fall in the Willmar area before it’s all over on Tuesday, the National Weather Service in Chanhassen is forecasting.February 08, 2010
Early DFL convention gives Swift County a New Hampshire feel
BENSON — Swift County had a New Hampshire-like feel about it on Saturday night, when the DFL party reaped the benefits of being one of the first to hold its county convention.By Tom Cherveny , February 08, 2010
Storm warning issued with forecast for up to 10 inches of snow
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for west central Minnesota with a forecast for up to 10 inches of snow by Tuesday morning.February 07, 2010
Corn, bean production update is Friday in Olivia
OLIVIA — The University of Minnesota Extension and Renville County Extension will provide area farmers and ag professionals with an agronomy update for corn and soybean production from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at Max’s Grill in Olivia.February 06, 2010
Helping hand reaches to Haiti
PRINSBURG — A helping hand from west central Minnesota reaches all the way to the north coast of Haiti, where it is aiding the relief efforts for orphaned children along with victims of the earthquake.By Tom Cherveny , February 06, 2010
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Weather conditions lead to accidentsFebruary 06, 2010
Bus catches fire, no injuries reported
WILLMAR — No injuries were reported after the Blomkest Fire Deptarment, along with State Patrol and Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Department, responded just after noon Thursday to a fire in back of a passenger bus along the 1500 block of U.S. Highway 71, south of Harry’s Corner along the Kandiyohi County and Renville County line.February 05, 2010
Montevideo City Council looks at fire hall project
MONTEVIDEO — Montevideo City Council members are interested in discussing the need for a new fire hall, but are cautious about moving ahead due to the current economic situation.February 05, 2010
Uncertain of how its state aid may be affected, Granite Falls holds off replacing vacant cop position
GRANITE FALLS — Uncertainty about what the state may do to local governments led City Council members in Granite Falls to postpone a decision on whether to fill a recently vacated police officer position.February 05, 2010
Family of 11 is homeless after fire at their rural residence
HANLEY FALLS — A family of 11 is without a home and their possessions after fire raged through their rural farmhouse around 2:39 a.m. Wednesday west of Hanley Falls.February 05, 2010
Area could get 2 to 4 inches of snow tonight and Friday
More snow appears to be on the way to west central Minnesota.February 04, 2010
The Tribune asks: Tell us about your Toyota
The Tribune would like to hear from people in west central Minnesota who have been affected by the recent recall of Toyota cars and trucks.February 04, 2010
Kjergaard wants to talk with other school bosses
February 04, 2010
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Crunching the Most Current Numbers on Taxes and Employment
Some interesting local and regional numbers are in on leading indicators on how well (or not so well) our economy is doing. Let’s crunch them and see what they say. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics released November numbers for several of the larger metropolitan areas in our region.
Posted by: bemidjimike on Jan 7, 2010 at 9:53 PM | The View from this side of the LakeA 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
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