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Legislation is sought to save funds for disabled individuals
WILLMAR — Kandiyohi County is fighting for special legislation to restore funding for individuals with disabilities that was eliminated through Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s unallotment process.By Carolyn Lange , March 19, 2010
Flood-stranded farmer rescued in LqP County
MADISON — A Minnesota State Trooper rescued an 86-year-old farmer who drove his tractor into a flooded field in Lac qui Parle County on Thursday.
March 19, 2010
Trooper rescues flood-stranded farmer in Lac qui Parle County
A State Trooper tied himself to an inflatable raft and rescued a Lac qui Parle County farmer who had become stranded after driving his tractor into a flooded field on Thursday.
March 18, 2010
County Road 116 closed south of Willmar
WILLMAR -- A one-mile section of Kandiyohi County Road 116, south of Willmar, has been closed to traffic today because of high water and road damage.March 18, 2010
Paynesville man dead after ATV crash
SPRING HILL — Wilfred Anthony Marthaler, 63, of Paynesville, died Wednesday at St. Cloud Hospital of injuries sustained in an all-terrain vehicle crash along 320th Avenue in Spring Hill Township.March 18, 2010
Kandiyohi County Road 80 re-opens
WILLMAR -- Travel has resumed today on Kandiyohi County Road 80, south of Willmar.March 18, 2010
Swift Co. reaches tax settlement with Prairie Correctional Facility
BENSON — A tentative three-year tax agreement reached with the Corrections Corporation of America will mean lost revenues for Swift County, especially in 2011.By Carolyn Lange , March 17, 2010
‘Tsunami’ of unemployed Minnesotans converge on work centers
WILLMAR — During a year of “unprecedented events” when there were seven job seekers for every job opening across the county, Minnesota’s WorkForce Centers saw a record number of unemployed residents seeking assistance last year.
March 17, 2010
Man freed from grain bin, auger in YM County
CLARKFIELD — A Montevideo man has been transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained when his leg became caught in an auger inside of a grain bin.March 15, 2010
High water closes Kandiyohi County Road 80
WILLMAR -- High water has closed a short section of Kandiyohi County Road 80, south of Willmar.March 15, 2010
Requirement for hazardous waste could be harming the environment
WILLMAR — A state system meant to track minimal quantities of hazardous materials that businesses bring to disposal facilities could be backfiring and actually harming the environment.
By Carolyn Lange , March 15, 2010
Ag disaster declared in 16 Minnesota counties, including Pope 
ST. PAUL — Farmers in 16 Minnesota counties will be eligible for emergency loans and other help after dealing with multiple weather problems.
By Don Davis , March 12, 2010
EDC board seeks stable funding for 2011
WILLMAR — Board members of the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission want to see the same level of funding for the agency in 2011 as it is receiving this year.
By Anne Polta , March 12, 2010
Ritchie informs townships about election changes, importance of census tally
WILLMAR — Saying Minnesota has a “very high stake” in the outcome of the 2010 Census, Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie encouraged Kan-diyohi County township officials Wednesday to help make sure all residents are counted. Forms will arriving next week.
March 11, 2010
Semi driver escapes injury in crash with train
GRANITE FALLS — A Hanley Falls man was not injured in truck-train accident around 8 a.m. Wednesday south of Granite Falls.
March 10, 2010
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OUR VOICES County redesign not accepted by all
County governments would take over most state road maintenance work, state patrol duties and could levy a half-cent sales tax under a plan they unveiled Tuesday. But some county leaders do not like the proposal. It is a 10-point plan designed to "ensure that Minnesotans get better results fro
Posted by: Don Davis on Feb 24, 2010 at 4:22 AM | Capitol Chatter
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