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3 Minnesota National Guard soldiers killed in southern Iraq attack
BAGHDAD — Three soldiers were killed in an attack on a coalition forces base in the former Shiite militia stronghold of Basra, the U.S. military said Friday.By By staff and AP wire reports , July 17, 2009
Sources: Tornado touchdowns reported in Spicer and Swift Falls 
SPICER, Minn. (AP) — The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down in the west-central Minnesota town of Spicer late Tuesday afternoon. A tornado also went through the town of Swift Falls.
By AP wire report , July 14, 2009
Local man sentenced to 12 years for raping 6-year-old
WILLMAR — A 30-year-old Willmar man was sent to prison for 12 years for sexually assaulting a 6-year-old boy. Once his sentence is complete, Manuel De Jesus Diaz-Orellana will be de-ported to El Salvador.
By Carolyn Lange , July 10, 2009
DNR moves wildlife office out of Willmar; position is cut
WILLMAR — For the first time in more than 50 years, Willmar is without the presence of a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wildlife or forestry office.
By Tom Cherveny , July 01, 2009
Lightning strikes tower at former Regional Treatment Center in Fergus Falls, sets building on fire
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. – Lightning struck a tower at the former Regional Treatment Center here Tuesday night, setting the building on fire, according to Fergus Falls Fire Chief Mark Hovland.
By Forum staff reports , June 17, 2009
Stolen police handgun belonged to Upper Sioux Community police officer
FARGO, N.D. - The Fargo Police Department is still investigating the reported theft of an Upper Sioux Community Police Department officer's handgun from his Fargo motel room.
By Tribune News , June 12, 2009
State Health Department offers advice for preventing influenza
As the spread of the H1N1 novel influenza virus continues, the Minnesota Department of Health issued a list of recommendations Thursday to help reduce the likelihood of getting sick with flu:
June 12, 2009
St. Cloud bishop says no shaking hands at church services
ST. CLOUD, Minn. - Churches are taking steps to limit the spread of germs amid fears about swine flu.
By AP wire report , May 02, 2009
Tests to grow after Rocori’s confirmed case
COLD SPRING — Health officials are testing dozens of lab samples from people throughout the state for H1N1 infleunza while Minnesota responds to its first confirmed case of the spreading strain.
By By Scott Wente , May 01, 2009
State Health Dept. sets up a flu hotline - 1-800-657-3903
The Minnesota Department of Health has launched a public hotline for information on the new H1N1 influenza A virus strain. The phone number - 1-800-657-3903 - will be answered week days - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
By Tribune News , April 30, 2009
CDC confirms swine flu case in Cold Spring case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tests have confirmed Minnesota's first case of swine flu.By Elizabeth Dunbar , April 30, 2009
No change in plans for Willmar with suspected flu case at Rocori
WILLMAR — Willmar school officials are on watch as they follow developments in the spread of H1N1 novel influenza, commonly called swine flu.
By By Linda Vanderwerf , April 30, 2009
No change in in plans for Willmar with suspected flu case at Rocori
WILLMAR — Willmar school officials are on watch as they follow developments in the spread of H1N1 novel influenza, commonly called swine flu.
By By Linda Vanderwerf , April 30, 2009
A ‘wake-up’ call
WILLMAR — Hearing that a probable case of swine flu caused the Rocori Middle School to close Wednesday is putting other area school districts on notice.
By By Carolyn Lange , April 30, 2009
Health officials continue to urge flu prevention as outbreak monitored
WILLMAR — Kandiyohi County health officials are continuing to urge preventive measures — hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes, staying home when ill — to reduce the risk of H1N1 novel influenza.
By By Anne Polta , April 30, 2009
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