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Willmar artists to appear on 'Postcards' Sunday WILLMAR -- Pioneer Public TV's "Postcards" will feature two Willmar artists at 7 p.m. Sunday. Ron Adams takes us into his intense and passionate world of painting, a craft to which he's devoted 40 years, while Fred Cogelow, a self-taught...

Life-Science Innovations promotes Wosmek WILLMAR -- Life-Science Innovations announces the promotion of Beth Wosmek to treasurer/chief financial officer. Wosmek graduated from Willmar High School in 1995 and obtained a bachelor's degree in accounting from Minnesota State University...

Community Foundation elects three to board WILLMAR -- The Willmar Area Community Foundation board of directors has elected three new business leaders as members. They are Joel Gratz, Lourdez Schwab and Paula Bredberg. The three also serve on the foundation's Development Committee. Gratz...

Workshop offered on business websites WILLMAR -- A workshop on "Websites: Simple to Complex" will be offered for local business owners from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct.

Service Co-op hires Adamini, Rettman COSMOS -- Amanda Adamini was recently hired as a special education teacher and Lori Rettman was recently hired as the program lead, both at the Cosmos Learning Center, a program of the Southwest/West Central Service Cooperative. Adamini has a...

Ulrich named Pancreas Chapter medical director WILLMAR -- Affiliated Community Medical Centers gastroenterologist Charles Ulrich, M.D., was recently appointed medical director for the newly formed Minnesota Chapter of The National Pancreas Foundation. The private, nonprofit foundation...

Gjerde joins United FCS WILLMAR -- Kent Gjerde recently joined United FCS as a financial services officer in the Willmar office. As a relationship manager, he will be serving the business needs of agricultural producers and businesses in the area by providing credit, financial services,...

Schammel joins ACMC-Willmar WILLMAR -- Affiliated Community Medical Center announces that Dr. Leah M. Schammel, a specialist in dermatology, will begin practicing in Willmar in August. Schammel received her bachelor's degree in biology from St. Olaf College in Northfield and her...

Roberts and Lieser open Happy Sol NEW LONDON -- Stacey Roberts and Gina Lieser have opened The Happy Sol, the area's newest women's apparel and gift boutique, at 30 Main St. in downtown New London. Roberts and Lieser previously worked together at United Way of West Central Minnesota...

Cancer liaison physician named WILLMAR -- Dr. Thomas Lange of Willmar recently received a three-year appointment as cancer liaison physician for the cancer program at Rice Memorial Hospital. Cancer liaison physicians are an integral part of cancer programs accredited by the American...

Lindemann, Petersen join Pep's Shop/Salon WILLMAR -- Lorena Lindemann of Raymond and Jazmin Petersen of Atwater have joined Pep's Sports Barber Shop and Salon in Willmar. Lindemann received her education at Ridgewater College and has 11 years in the business. Her special services...

Logan joins Penney's Salon WILLMAR -- Robyn Logan, formerly with Robyn's Nest salon of the New London-Spicer area, has joined the team at the J.C. Penney Salon at the Kandi Mall in Willmar. Logan has 27 years of experience. She is available for appointments by calling 320-231-2017. Accountants...

Rice Home Medical hires Day WILLMAR -- Amanda Day of Raymond has been hired as administrative assistant at Rice Home Medical, 1033 19th Ave. S.W. in Willmar.

Warner relocates to Strehlow office WILLMAR -- Casey Warner, a representative with AFLAC, has relocated and is now affiliated with Insurance by Strehlow, 716 First St. S. in Willmar. Warner said AFLAC is different from health insurance. It is insurance for daily living. Warner...