EDITORIALS

Editorial: Afghan plan is the right move for troops

President Obama spoke to the nation Tuesday concerning the future of America’s effort in Afghanistan.

By West Central Tribune , December 03, 2009

Editorial: It is time for us all to give our thanks

On this Thanksgiving eve, families across west central Minnesota are preparing for and traveling to celebrate Thursday’s American tradition of Thanksgiving.

By West Central Tribune , November 25, 2009

Editorial: H1N1 flu threat is far from ending

There are positive reports this week the H1N1 novel influenza outbreak is easing somewhat across Minnesota and the rest of the country.

By West Central Tribune , November 21, 2009

Editorial: Sept. 11 trial in NY is the right step

“After eight years of delay, those allegedly responsible for the attacks of September the 11th will finally face justice.” — Attorney General Eric Holder

By West Central Tribune , November 14, 2009

Editorial: State plan on H1N1 vaccine is best way

As west central Minnesota hears the growing demand for the H1N1 vaccine, they are instructed to wait until their medical clinic calls.

By West Central Tribune , November 13, 2009

Editorial: Danube’s situation is bad for everyone

Taking an active role in government can be a challenge — both in time commitment and in responsibilities— for any individual. It can be even more challenging within a small town — due to personality conflicts and conflicts of interest that can develop.

By West Central Tribune , November 12, 2009

Minnesota Opinion: On pilot concentration: See!? Told ya we weren’t sleeping!

That’s the potential reaction of the one Northwest Airlines pilot who spoke to the media in the wake of the “airport overshoot” heard around the world recently in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Everyone, it seemed, assumed that the two pilots were sound asleep, and that’s why they flew 150 miles past the airport and into Wisconsin, and that’s why they, for 91 minutes, didn’t respond to repeated radio requests to acknowledge they were awake, alive and hadn’t been hijacked by terrorists. The pilot said he and the co-pilot were having a heated debate over airline policy and became distracted, but few, it seemed, believed that. They HAD to be snoozing, especially in this day and age, when planes literally seem to fly themselves.

November 06, 2009

Minnesota Opinion: On the energy shift:

The demise Monday of the Big Stone II power plant could pose future power problems in the Upper Midwest.

November 06, 2009

American Opinion: On the fine line between investment tips and insider trading:: On the fine line between investment tips and insider trading:

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November 05, 2009

American Opinion: On electronic cigarettes: On electronic cigarettes:

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November 05, 2009

American Opinion:: On the options in Afghanistan:

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By Chicago Sun-Times , November 05, 2009

Editorial: The 2010 election key is the economy

It was a rather quiet election day Tuesday for West Central Minnesota with only some school referendums and a city council race or two on the ballots.

By Tribune News , November 04, 2009

Editorial: Welcome to your new home

he Humane Society of Kandiyohi County has finally found a permanent home with the opening of the Hawk Creek Animal Shelter in the Industrial Park in west Willmar.

October 30, 2009

Editorial: Citizen input is needed on downtown

The Becker Market is completing its fourth year of operations. The effort has been successful. Now efforts are underway to take another step toward a new redesigned downtown Willmar.

By West Central Tribune , October 24, 2009

Editorial: Take time to think of Jacob today

It was 20 years ago tonight that a stranger stopped three young boys near St. Joseph. Then the man told two boys to run and he kept Jacob Wetterling.

By West Central Tribune , October 22, 2009