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Since there is nothing to be gained and much to lose if the state shuts down, let us hope that reason will prevail. Since both sides seem to have painted...

WILLMAR -- A conditional use permit has been approved that will allow the small Kandiyohi County community of Roseland to construct a sanitary sewer system. The project will replace individual...

On one of the major TV networks, there is a game show called "Jeopardy." On this show, the contestants have a series of questions to answer, and each player has...

I would like to respond to Harlan Broers' June 8 letter. First, it is claimed that "the church will dictate how we will live". Luckily for us, we live in...

This is a quiz. In what American state do the 836 families with the highest income, those with annual income of more than $3 million, pay a total state and...

WILLMAR -- After more than two years of discussion and review, the Charter Commission has completed work on proposed amendments to the City Charter. "Back in March of 2009 we...

35,000 state employees will receive layoff notices on June 10. At first glance, it might appear to many that this will be one great way to help balance our state...

WILLMAR -- Portions of four streets severely damaged by spring frost boils and one damaged street needing underground utility work are proposed to be added to the city's 2011 street...

WILLMAR -- City officials are proposing a sump pump inspection program to reduce the amount of clear water entering and overtaxing the wastewater treatment system. Officials say the inspection program...

ST. PAUL - Minnesota state commissioners received marching orders this morning to prepare for a state government shutdown on July 1. However, Commissioner Jim Schowalter of Minnesota Management and Budget...

WILLMAR -- Mental health care programs could be reduced in the next biennium because of proposed state budget cuts. In a report Tuesday to the Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners,...

WILLMAR -- The Willmar City Council this week vetoed a decision by the Municipal Utilities Commission to increase meal allowances for utility employees conducting work-related instate and outstate business. The...