BUSINESS

Tassimo coffee makers are being recalled over burn risk

WASHINGTON (AP) — Home-brewed coffee lovers, take note: More than a million coffee makers are being recalled after dozens of reports of the brewers spraying hot liquid, coffee grounds or tea leaves onto people.

By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 09, 2012

State and feds to announce mortgage settlement with large lenders

WASHINGTON — Federal officials say a deal has been reached between states and the nation's biggest mortgage lenders over foreclosure abuses.

By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 09, 2012

ACMC breaks ground for new Marshall clinic

MARSHALL — A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday in Marshall for a new Affiliated Community Medical Centers clinic building. ACMC administration, board members and providers joined together in turning soil for the new facility, which will allow for one common location to house primary and specialty care services.

February 09, 2012

ACMC breaks ground for new Marshall, Minn., clinic

MARSHALL — A groundbreaking ceremony was held today in Marshall for a new Affiliated Community Medical Centers clinic building. ACMC administration, board members and providers joined together in turning soil for the new facility, which will allow for one common location to house primary and specialty care services.

By Tribune News , February 08, 2012

Bryn is Bennett network controller

WILLMAR — Shane Bryn of Litchfield has joined the team at Bennett Office Technologies of Willmar as the network operation controller.

By Tribune News , February 07, 2012

Bays hired as senior housing co-op director

WILLMAR — Cathy Bays has been hired as housing director for Independence Place Senior Housing Cooperative, 1400 Willmar Ave. S.E., in Willmar.

By Tribune News , February 07, 2012

Law firm names Klaassen partner

WILLMAR — The law firm of Anderson, Larson, Hanson and Saunders of Willmar announces that Sarah L. Klaassen has been promoted to partner.

By Tribune News , February 07, 2012

Corey Bjornberg joins Bollig Inc.

WILLMAR — Bollig Inc. of Willmar announces Corey Bjornberg has joined the company’s engineering team. Bjornberg will work as a project engineer on local civil and environmental engineering projects.

By Tribune News , February 07, 2012

ACMC surgeon earns certification in orthopaedics sports medicine

Daniel Lister, M.D., ACMC board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, recently earned his subspecialty certification in orthopaedics sports medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. “This distinction certification represents the highest level of achievement in sports medicine within the realm of orthopaedic surgery,” said Dr. David Newcomer, ACMC medical director. To earn subspecialty certification, each physician must have actively practiced orthopaedic sports medicine for at least two years in the same location following the completion of any formal education. They are required to document and perform over 115 surgical cases related to sports medicine and pass a comprehensive written examination. Lister has been with Affiliated Community Medical Centers since May 2010.

By Tribune News , February 07, 2012

Appleton, Minn.'s Scandi Girls say Main Street is where opportunities exist for entrepreneurs

APPLETON — Why compete when you can rule on Main Street?

By Tom Cherveny , February 07, 2012

Willmar, Minn., Chamber of Commerce receives state award

WILLMAR — The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has been named Outstanding Chamber of the Year by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Executives, the professional association for local chambers of commerce in Minnesota.

By Tribune News , February 06, 2012

From relief to despair: Varying views of jobs data

WASHINGTON — Month by month, the U.S. job market is regaining its health. So many jobs are being added that the unemployment rate has dropped for five straight months. At 8.3 percent, it’s at a three-year low. Whether the job market actually feels stronger, though, depends on your perspective.

By Paul Wiseman , February 06, 2012

On-sale liquor licence permit is sought for Robbins Island, Minn., event

WILLMAR — The Public Works/Safety Committee of the Willmar City Council will recommend approval of a park special event on-sale liquor license permit for Dave Baker of Baker’s Eagle Creek Eatery LLC to sell alcohol beverages at a concert in Robbins Island Park.

By Tribune News , February 04, 2012

Kandiyohi Co. Board in Willmar, Minn., will address key vacancies

WILLMAR — The Kandiyohi County Commissioners will discuss options for filling two high-level county jobs when they meet at 10 a.m. Monday at the Health and Human Services Building.

By Carolyn Lange , February 04, 2012

Willmar, Minn., Utility Commission to hear results next week of investigation into GM

WILLMAR — The Willmar Municipal Utilities Commission will hold a special meeting Friday to discuss findings of an investigation of possible misconduct by MUC General Manager Bruce Gomm.

February 04, 2012